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The richly colored, romantic watercolors duplicate Longfellow’s imagery, often quite literally, and effectively reinforce the narrative quality of the poem.
School Library Journal
The great African-American poet Langston Hughes penned poem after poem about the majesty of the sea, and the great African-American artist Ashley Bryan, who’s spent more than half his life on a small island, is as drawn to the sea as much as he draws the sea.
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The Newbery Medal-winning author of The Crossover pens an ode to Black American triumph and tribulation, with art from a two-time Caldecott Honoree.
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Hip Hop Speaks to Children is a celebration of poetry with a beat. It’s meant to be the beginning of a journey of discovery.
The Mighty Casey is back at bat with a 2nd chance to bring joy to Mudville.
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It only takes a few words, if they’re the right words, to create a strong image. Whether listened to in the comfort of a cozy lap or read independently, the thirty-six very short poems in this collection remind readers young and old that a few perfect words and pictures can make the world glow
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A collection of haiku poems celebrates the planet Earth, including such topics as rocks, earthquakes, fossils, volcanoes, and the water cycle.
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Thought Provoking Reads 