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Available
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Publication
HarperCollins (1986), Edition: Illustrated, 64 pages
Description
A collection of short poems by Marchette Chute, Myra Cohn Livingston, Aileen Fisher, Lee Bennett Hopkins, and other authors.
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LibraryThing member Cheryl_in_CC_NV
Nice introduction to poetry for small children. I wish libraries (at least the ones I've used) had a better system for making 'non-fiction' more appealing - the only time we ever go down those rows is when writing a research paper and that's just not right. This was recommended to me - now I see
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that I'll have to check out what else is on the 811.54 shelf.... Show Less
LibraryThing member wichitafriendsschool
‘These thirty-eight poems offer beginning readers a chance to try some verse. With drawings that pack a lot of action, a friendly book that will connect with everyday lives and lend a little music along the way.’ —BL. Notable Children's Books of 1984 (ALA)Best Books of 1984 (SLJ)Children's
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Awards
Texas Bluebonnet Award (Nominee — 1987)
CCBC Choices (Poetry — 1984)
Language
Original language
English
Original publication date
1984
Physical description
64 p.; 8.5 inches
ISBN
0064441059 / 9780064441056
Other editions
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Surprises (I Can Read Level 3) by Lee Bennett Hopkins (Paperback)