Mirror Mirror | A Magical Reversible‑Poem Read‑Aloud of Fairy Tales and Fresh Perspectives

Settle in for a quiet, imaginative read‑aloud of Mirror Mirror — Marilyn Singer’s groundbreaking collection of reverso poems, each one telling a familiar fairy tale from two different angles. Read top‑to‑bottom, the poem reveals one perspective; read bottom‑to‑top, it transforms into another. It’s a brilliant, playful exploration of voice, point of view, and the way stories shift when we look again. Josée Masse’s illustrations deepen the magic: bold shapes, luminous colors, and clever mirrored compositions that visually echo the reverso structure. Her artwork creates a world that feels both theatrical and intimate — perfect for helping young readers understand how perspective shapes storytelling. As always, today’s Read Along With Scott begins with a small index‑card art ritual. I made a collage inspired by Masse’s mirrored compositions — two halves that speak to each other, warm colors meeting cool ones, shapes that flip and transform. This quiet practice helps me settle my attention, breathe, and enter the illustrator’s world with intention. Mirror Mirror is a wonderful starting point for conversations about perspective, empathy, storytelling, and the creative possibilities of poetic form. This story works beautifully for: • Social‑emotional learning — perspective‑taking, empathy, understanding multiple viewpoints • Early literacy — poetic structure, rhythm, narrative voice • Visual literacy — symmetry, mirroring, dual compositions • Classroom/library read‑alouds — fairy‑tale units, poetry study, creative writing prompts • Cozy storytime moments — quiet magic, familiar tales, gentle surprise Thank you for joining me for this reflective, perspective‑shifting storytime. Subscribe for more gentle, comforting read‑alouds. #ReadAlongWithScott #Storytime #ReadAloud #KidLit #PoetryForKids #FairyTales