The Big Book of Stories and Poems

The Big Book of Stories and Poems
Author: Lavanya Senthil
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Total Pages: 32
Release: 2014-11-29
Genre:
ISBN: 9781500864910

Collection of short stories and poems from the hopes , dreams and world view of a 8 yr old girl.

Michael Rosen's Big Book of Bad Things

Michael Rosen's Big Book of Bad Things
Author: Michael Rosen
Publisher: Penguin UK
Total Pages: 189
Release: 2010-08-05
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 0141919221

A wonderfully exuberant yet poignant poetry collection from one of Britain's greatest children's poets Michael Rosen. Here are tales of childhood, from the horrors of being late for school, to making a raft, and going to a cafe, as well as poems to ponder - just think, how great would Satnav trousers be! Touching, light-hearted and funny, Michael's poems will delight readers young and old. Former Children's Laureate, Michael continuously promotes the need for children's poetry in our education system, and this collection, first published in 2010, has something for everyone.

The Big Book for Peace

The Big Book for Peace
Author: Lloyd Alexander
Publisher: Dutton Children's Books
Total Pages: 136
Release: 1990
Genre: Children's literature
ISBN: 9780590453943

The wisdom of peace and the absurdity of fighting are demonstrated in seventeen stories and poems by outstanding authors of today such as Jean Fritz, Milton Meltzer, and Nancy Willard, illustrated by famous illustrators such as Paul Zelinsky, the Dillons, and Maurice Sendak.

Big Book of Just So Stories

Big Book of Just So Stories
Author: Rudyard Kipling
Publisher: Big Book of Series
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2016
Genre: Animals
ISBN: 9781786170163

Big Book of Just So Stories is a delightful compendium for children aged 3+, presenting four of Rudyard Kipling's brilliantly funny Just So Stories across large format pages of full-bled artwork scenes. Every page showcases beautiful illustrations packed with charm and detail that will enthrall younger children. Stories included are How the Leopard got his Spots, How the Camel got his Hump, How the Rhinoceros got his Skin, and How the Whale got his Throat. They have been carefully retold to appeal to younger readers, and the book has been produced on thicker paper to help little hands turn each page more easily.

Black Book of Poems

Black Book of Poems
Author: Vincent Hunanyan
Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing
Total Pages: 69
Release: 2020-05-05
Genre: Poetry
ISBN: 1524862991

Titled from lyrics of the song “Nobody Home” by Pink Floyd, this well-thought poetry collection touches on the subjects of loss, love, pain, happiness, depression, abandonment, war, good vs. evil, alcoholism, religion, and complicated family relationships. Written mostly in metered, rhyming stanzas, Black Book of Poems provides a non-threatening platform for reflection and meditation on life’s most difficult challenges. This collection offers a refreshingly honest approach to life and love that feels realistic and relatable to everyone.

Tijuana Book of the Dead

Tijuana Book of the Dead
Author: Luis Alberto Urrea
Publisher: Catapult
Total Pages: 209
Release: 2015-03-17
Genre: Poetry
ISBN: 1619024829

From the author of Pulitzer-nominated The Devil’s Highway and national bestseller The Hummingbird’s Daughter comes an exquisitely composed collection of poetry on life at the border. Weaving English and Spanish languages as fluidly as he blends cultures of the southwest, Luis Urrea offers a tour of Tijuana, spanning from Skid Row, to the suburbs of East Los Angeles, to the stunning yet deadly Mojave Desert, to Mexico and the border fence itself. Mixing lyricism and colloquial voices, mysticism and the daily grind, Urrea explores duality and the concept of blurring borders in a melting pot society.

The Bill Martin Jr Big Book of Poetry

The Bill Martin Jr Big Book of Poetry
Author: Various
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2008-11-04
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 9781416939719

The definitive anthology of children's poetry, collected by a beloved author Years in the making, this full-color treasury contains nearly two hundred poems, all of them handpicked by Bill Martin Jr. Traditional children's poems are presented alongside contemporary pieces, and the collection is capped off with tributes by Eric Carle and Steven Kellogg, two of Bill Martin Jr's best-known collaborators. This essential compilation also features original illustrations by award-winning artists, including Ashley Bryan, Lois Ehlert, Steven Kellogg, Chris Raschka, Dan Yaccarino, Nancy Tafuri, and Derek Anderson. This beautiful anthology is sure to become a classic.

Book of Essence

Book of Essence
Author: Jeffon Seely
Publisher:
Total Pages:
Release: 2015-03-01
Genre:
ISBN: 9780986192104

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