A festival of friendship From a devoted mutt giving "sloppy doggy kisses" to a tarantula munching happily on a cricket lunch, these lively poems celebrate the special friendship between kids and the
"From the catchy nonsense of X. J. Kennedy's 'Snowflake Souffle' to the simple, surprising imagery of Valerie Worth's 'Sun' to Hopkins's own onomatopoeic 'Thunder,' the short lines, satisfying rhyme,
?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 alo
Read never-before-published poetry about the magic, beauty, and promise of sea voyages, compiled by award-winning poet Lee Bennett Hopkins.Gorgeous illustrations surround a collection of poetry writte
Come, words, come in your every color. Whether we are sharing poems or secrets, acting onstage, or just telling jokes, the words we use are our best friends. Join acclaimed poet Lee Bennett Hopkins i
Offers young readers an easy introduction to science as this collection of colorfully illustrated poems explores interesting scientific events and topics, such as weather and the process of freezing.
Presents an anthology of poetry with a mathematical theme, including "Math Makes Me Feel Safe," "Fractions," "Pythagoras," and "Time Passes" by such authors as Janet S. Wong, Lee Bennett Hopkins, and
Poetry that makes us appreciate the magnitude of lives filled with courage, enthusiasm, inspiration.Lives: Poems About Famous Americans is the ideal introduction to sixteen American personalities who
Presents an anthology of poetry with a mathematical theme, including "Math Makes Me Feel Safe," "Fractions," "Pythagoras," and "Time Passes" by such authors as Janet S. Wong, Lee Bennett Hopkins, and
The perforated pages in Poem in Your Pocket for Young Poets enable readers to select a poem they love, tear it out neatly from the book, and carry it with them all day to read, be inspired by, and sh
From decorating the tree to attending Midnight Mass, this poetry collection for beginning readers captures the excitement, joy, meaning, and importance of the holiday and its festive events. Reprint.
Celebrated poet and anthologist Lee Bennett Hopkins takes a fresh look at the alphabet in this bright and bold book of verse, illustrated with graphic flair by Marla Baggetta. Twenty-six spare yet pla
Beloved children’s poet and anthologizer Lee Bennett Hopkins has produced more than 100 volumes of poetry throughout his illustrious career, but Lullaby and Kisses Sweet is his first collection geared
There is a legend that describes how, at midnight on Christmas Eve, all creatures are granted the power of speech for one hour. In this rich collection, Lee Bennett Hopkins and a dozen other poets ima
Selected by noted anthologist Lee Bennett Hopkins, this collection of all-new poems is written from the points of view of personality-filled punctuation marks, and is a memorable introduction to gramm
A collection of creepy, crawly poems by some of today's most beloved children's poetsThis tribute to the delightful nastiness of bugs features sixteen poems by accomplished children's poets, including
Here is the library, not just as a place that houses books, but as an experience. Fifteen poems celebrate the thrill of getting your first library card, the excitement of story hour, the fun of using
This clever collection of poems offers a word for each of the twentysix letters E for elevator, I for igloo, S for sciencefollowed by a brief, playful definition. The subject of the poems are widerang
"Poems focusing on universal emotions, as expressed by poets from diverse backgrounds, including Joseph Bruchac, Nikki Grimes, Lee Bennett Hopkins, Pat Mora, Janet S. Wong, and many others"--Provided
There is a legend that describes how, at midnight on Christmas Eve, all creatures are granted the power of speech for one hour. In this rich collection, Lee Bennett Hopkins and a dozen other poets ima
On that first Christmas night, the earth bursts with praise at the Savior's birth. Donkeys bray, sheep bleat, horses neigh, and shepherds come from nearby fields -- but Mary simply wants to be alone w
This charming picture book by the team that created City I Love introduces readers to playwriting and performing while sharing a unique and tender story of friendship. Best friends Kyle and Katie do e
These are rules All dinos must follow They keep school safe So no one gets swallowed! What if your favorite dinosaurs could sing and dance and play just like you? How would Triceratops get d
These twelve prayers offer beginning readers a chance to celebrate the simple but important things in life. These friendly prayers connect readers with God in meaningful, familiar language.
City I Love sparkles like the lights in Times Square! Featuring eighteen poems that guide the reader on an international tour—from New York to San Francisco, London to Tokyo, and beyond—t
Renowned poet and anthologist Lee Bennett Hopkins takes readers from sunrise to sunset as he presents whimsical and witty poems that pay tribute to the sun, moon, and stars. This beautiful collection
In Days to Celebrate Lee Bennett Hopkins has collected an astounding array of information to show us that each day of the year gives us a reason to celebrate. For every month he has compiled a calenda
Growing up in the 1950s, young Lee Bennett Hopkins faced the painful events of his parents' divorce, an unstable homelife, and a hand-to-mouth existence. Through it all, he clung to the memory of his
This collection of poems includes ?Casey at the Bat” and May Swenson’s classic ?Analysis of Baseball” as well as newer, lesser-known pieces that will be embraced by all who play, watch, dream about, a
Lee Bennet Hopkins, noted anthologist and educator, has collected a group of witty and whimsical poems that celebrate the joy of reading. Karla Kuskin, Jack Prelutsky, and Arnold Lobel are just a few
Celebrated poet Lee Bennett Hopkins shares a diverse collection of poems that ask (with the help of Newbery medalist Lois Lowry, former US Children's Poet Laureate J. Patrick Lewis, and others), "Who
A diverse anthology of poems includes works by such writers as Carl Sandburg, Lee Bennett Hopkins and J. Kai Dotlich and is complemented with illustrations by the Caldecott-winning artist of Smoky Nig
"A collection of 21 poems that offers perspectives on the ever-changing stages of human life, framed by the famous "Seven Stages of Man" monologue in William Shakespeare's As You Like It"--
A collection of creepy, crawly poems by some of today's most beloved children's poets This tribute to the delightful nastiness of bugs features sixteen poems by accomplished children's poets, includin
