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Mabel Murple
(Paperback)
Sheree Fitch; Illustrated by Sydney Smith
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What if there was a purple planet with purple people on it? Sheree
Fitch answers this question with a zany tongue-twister of a poem
featuring Mabel Murple, a daredevil who rides a purple motorbike
through purple puddles, skis on purple snow, and on her pancakes
pours maple syrup. With a rich and vivid purple palette, Kate
Greenaway Medal recipient Sydney Smith's illustrations reflect the
wild joy in this classic poem. Mabel Murple won the Ann Connor
Brimer award for children's literature.
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Poetry Speaks Who I am
(Hardcover)
Elise Paschen, Elizabeth Alexander, Joy Harjo, Brad Leithauser
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Poetry Speaks Who I Am is filled with more than 100 remarkable
poems about you, who you are, and who you are becoming. Dive
in-find the poem you love, the one that makes you angry, the one
that makes you laugh, the one that knocks the wind out of you, and
become a part of Poetry Speaks Who I Am by adding your own inside
the book.
Poetry can be life altering. It can be gritty and difficult. It
can be hilarious or heart-breaking. And it's meant to be
experienced, so we've included a CD on which you'll hear 44 poems,
39 of which are original recordings-you'll only find them here.
You'll hear poets both classic and contemporary, well-known and
refreshingly new, including:
--Dana Gioia expresses the hunger of a "Vampire's Serenade"
--Elizabeth Alexander waits for that second kiss in "Zodiac"
--Langston Hughes flings his arms wide in "Dream Variations"
--Marilyn Nelson reads to her class in "How I Discovered
Poetry"
--Paul Muldoon's poem "Sideman," brought loudly to life by the
band Rackett
--And 39 more poems that are immediate and vibrant
From Lucille Clifton's "Here Yet Be Dragons" to Edgar Allan
Poe's "Annabel Lee" to "Tia Chucha," by Luis J. Rodriguez, Poetry
Speaks Who I Am is a collection that is dynamic, accessible,
challenging, classic, edgy, and ultimately not quite perfect. Just
like you. If you're lucky, it'll serve as a gateway to a lifetime
lived with poetry. At the very least, it'll be a good time. Dive
in, and happy hunting.
In 1838, Robert Schumann composed a 13 piece piano work which he
entitled Kinderszenen (Scenes from Childhood). He later added
individual titles for each movement, after his wife Clara commented
that he sometimes seemed like a child himself. These 13 pieces
depict the daily life and experiences of a child, as well as his
relationship with his parents and with his own world – as seen from
a nostalgic adult’s perspective. Philip de Vos was inspired by both
Schumann’s music and titles to write verses of his own.
With more than 9 million books in print, America's favorite
dinosaurs can't wait to celebrate Chanukah
From the warm glow of holiday candles in the menorah to the fun of
family gatherings, little dinosaurs love to celebrate the Festival
of Lights. But sometimes the excitement of Chanukah, its treasured
rituals, and the tradition of gifts can tempt a youngster to
misbehave. . . .
Come along on a joyful romp filled with tumbling dreidels and
melting gelt as America's favorite prehistoric pals spread a little
mischief this season. Children will laugh out loud as dinosaurs
fidget, fuss, and stomp through every occasion, while their human
parents shift from shock to weary patience.
Filled with warmth and cheer, this new book by the bestselling team
of Jane Yolen and Mark Teague makes a perfect gift to be read again
and again, year after year. How do dinosaurs say Happy Chanukah?
The same way they say Merry Christmas: With an abundance of love,
joy, memory, and gratitude.
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Blow, Wind, Blow!
(Paperback)
Dom Conlon; Illustrated by Anastasia Izlesou
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The Book of Clouds
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Juris Kronbergs; Illustrated by Anete Melece; Translated by Mara Rozite, Richard O'Brien
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Through beautiful illustrations, Celebrating Chinese Festivals
presents the most important and celebrated festivals of China, and
explains the traditions, the delicious foods, the exciting
activities and special customs that go with them! Readers will
experience many Chinese festivities together with Little Mei and
her family as they celebrate: Chinese New Year. Fireworks at
midnight, lion dancing and visiting with family members. The
Lantern Festival. A parade of lanterns to celebrate the first full
moon. Qingming Festival. Paying respects to departed loved ones by
sweeping and tending to their graves. The Dragon Boat Festival.
Eating zongzi and dragon boat racing. Festival of the Cow Herder
and the Weaving Maiden. A Romantic story of the origin of Chinese
Valentine's Day. The Mid-autumn Festival. Families get together to
make sweet mooncakes! Double Ninth Festival. An autumn tradition
where people climb mountains and drink a special tea to protect
against danger, and visit elders to pay their respects. The classic
Chinese legends and poems in this colorful book will help children
understand Chinese culture, and the recipes for tasty festival
treats will delight those who love Chinese food.
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The Forest Folk
(Hardcover)
Madeleine Rogers; Text written by Jason Hook
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First Snow
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Nancy Viau; Illustrated by Talitha Shipman
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Find your next favorite Beginner Book in this supersized story
collection from Dr. Seuss! The only thing better than a Dr. Seuss
book is six of them in one! The easy words, engaging rhymes, and
bright art in this collection can turn any kid into a reader. All
in on one colorful, sturdy hardcover package, the stories featured
include The Shape of Me and Other Stuff; Marvin K. Mooney Will You
Please Go Now!; Ten Apples Up On Top (illustrated by Roy McKie), In
a People House (illustrated by Roy McKie); Hooper Humperdink...?
Not Him! (illustrated by Scott Nash); and Because a Little Bug Went
Ka-Choo! (illustrated by Michael Frith). Ideal for starting a
child's library, this collection will whet young readers appetites
for additional books in the Beginner Book series--and help nourish
a lifelong love of reading! Originally created by Dr. Seuss
himself, Beginner Books are fun, funny, and easy to read. These
unjacketed hardcover early readers encourage children to read all
on their own, using simple words and illustrations. Smaller than
the classic large format Seuss picture books like The Lorax and Oh,
The Places You'll Go!, these portable packages are perfect for
practicing readers ages 3-7, and lucky parents too!
A poetic depiction of the desert as the provider of comfort, food, spirit, and life.
*BRITISH BOOK OF THE YEAR* EasternEye Picked as as one of STYLIST'S
*BEST AUTUMN READS OF 2020* 'A much-needed escape into a lyrical
world' Let her be a little less human, a little more divine Give
her heart armour so it doesn't break as easily as mine One girl's
wild journey of strength, beauty and growth as she discovers who
she really is. Lyrical wonder, spiritual revelation and revolution
meet with epic mythical landscapes in this deeply intimate
coming-of-age story, one that teaches us all, no matter how small
we feel, to become the masters of our own destiny. Meet Paro. A
girl with a strong will, a full heart and much to learn. Born into
a family reeling from the ruptures of Partition, follow her as she
crosses the precarious lines between childhood, teenage discovery
and realising her adult self. Nikita Gill's masterful poetry and
beautiful illustrations conjure up jasmine-scented voices and
smiles inhabited by ancestor's souls, rain dancing in a new city
and the painful caverns in our hearts. We are taken on a journey of
deity wisdom, fragmented family, and love lost and gained. We see
power in belief, healing from trauma and hope after conflict.
Undercurrents of the Trimurti - the Creator, the Preserver and the
Destroyer - run deep, as Paro must confront fear, desire and the
darkest parts of herself in the search for meaning and, ultimately,
empowerment. Navigating different cultures, religions and
identities, The Girl and the Goddess is a mesmerising poetic tale
of where we come from, how we grow and how we become who we are. 'A
moving, layered story' The Irish Times 'One of the best books of
the year ... a spiritually enriching experience' EasternEye
You're on an adventure About to start, You're going to learn Some
poems by heart! In this new anthology, Children's Poet Laureate
Mary Ann Hoberman shares a brand-new collection of poems especially
suitable for learning by heart and saying aloud. As Mary Ann says:
"When you learn a poem by heart, it becomes a part of you. You know
it in your mind, in your mouth, in your ears, in your whole body.
And best of all, you know it forever." In addition to beloved poems
by Mary Ann herself, this collection also features poems by such
notable poets as Carl Sandburg, Karla Kuskin, Jack Prelutsky, Alice
Schertle, and William Carlos Williams, as well as helpful tools
that children, parents, and teachers can use for memorization and
recitation. The poems are coupled with Michael Emberley's humorous
and lively art, offering a unique, approachable, and child-friendly
collection. The wide variety of poems, from short to long and from
silly to solemn, are sure to please every reader and inspire
children of all ages to celebrate the joy of learning poetry by
heart.
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