CBC Showcase: Summertime Fun

Honored by the Society of Illustrators, this project initiated by woodcut artist David Frampton honors poet Lawrence Ferlinghetti and his poem about one summer's day.

Mr. Ferlinghetti's Poem
Original poem by Lawrence Ferlinghetti
Illustrated by David Frampton

On a sweltering summer day in Brooklyn, the local firemen spray a group of bored city kids with cool water from their hoses. In the water-drenched moments that follow, the children make the most of this unexpected treat. Lawrence Ferlinghetti's poem comes alive with charming and exuberant woodcuts by David Frampton, creating an adventure that readers of all ages will enjoy.

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