num_pages: 32
description: A riddle is a question with a surprising answer. A poem is an unexpected view of the world around us. Combine the two, and you have this collection of twenty-two riddle-poems gathered from Native American sources by Brian Swann, a preeminent scholar, poet, and collector of riddles from around the globe. With stunning illustrations, this remarkable book encourages all to see the world anew.
language: English
title: Touching the Distance: Native American Riddle-Poems
titlecomplete: Touching the Distance: Native American Riddle-Poems
genres: Poetry
ratings_count: 8
publisher: HMH Books for Young Readers