Books with author Barry Louis Polisar

Authentic and simple, this retelling of the Passover story in the Haggadah is designed to guide Passover participants through the Seder while educating them about the practice. Detailing the meaning of the ceremony in the past and present, the book also discusses the authenticity of the ceremony and the story, allowing those with little or no experience conducting a Seder to do so with confidence. A phonetic version of the Hebrew text is also included to aid those unfamiliar with Hebrew pronunciation.

Authentic and simple, this retelling of the Passover story in the Haggadah is designed to guide Passover participants through the Seder while educating them about the practice. Detailing the meaning of the ceremony in the past and present, the book also discusses the authenticity of the ceremony and the story, allowing those with little or no experience conducting a Seder to do so with confidence. A phonetic version of the Hebrew text is also included to aid those unfamiliar with Hebrew pronunciation.

This book of charming poems by three-time Parents Choice Award Winner Barry Louis Polisar features in the funniest bugs on the planet. From the praying mantis to chiggers to millipedes, kids will discover that the weird and wacky bugs are the most fun. Even the dung beetle, brilliantly illustrated in a tuxedo and with formal serving tray, finally gets the recognition he deserves as one of the top insects to inspect. An index of the featured creatures rounds out the fun with scientific fact.

This book of charming poems by three-time Parents Choice Award Winner Barry Louis Polisar features in the funniest bugs on the planet. From the praying mantis to chiggers to millipedes, kids will discover that the weird and wacky bugs are the most fun. Even the dung beetle, brilliantly illustrated in a tuxedo and with formal serving tray, finally gets the recognition he deserves as one of the top insects to inspect. An index of the featured creatures rounds out the fun with scientific fact.

Barry Louis Polisar tells stories through songs, combining music, poetry and a keen sense of humor that relates to a child's experience with genuine infectious humor and kid-friendly philosophy,. Originally released in 1978, this classic recording includes such favorites as "I Can't, I Can't" and "Don't Put Your Finger Up Your Nose". Other songs include "Mom and Dad Are Always Right," "Do This, Do That," and "Leroy is a Late Bloomer."

Including 17 songs, this fresh and witty collection includes tunes that are comic, serious, outrageously funny, and heart-warming. The first recording Barry made after becoming a father, it chronicles the horrors of diaper rash, kids with colds, and inexhaustibly curious youngsters. Perfect for new parents and children with younger siblings, songs include, "They'll Never Have a Baby As Nice As Me" and "Symphony in Why Sharp Major."

A personal face is given to the remarkable true tale of Sengbe Pieh, the African man captured by slavers who led the Amistad slave rebellion at sea. The struggle is explored from the main character’s point of view, giving readers insight into Sengbe’s heart and soul as the story unfolds. Sengbe’s strength shines through in this skillfully told, compassionate look at one man’s fight for freedom for all.

A personal face is given to the remarkable true tale of Sengbe Pieh, the African man captured by slavers who led the Amistad slave rebellion at sea. The struggle is explored from the main character’s point of view, giving readers insight into Sengbe’s heart and soul as the story unfolds. Sengbe’s strength shines through in this skillfully told, compassionate look at one man’s fight for freedom for all.

Popular children's musician Barry Louis Polisar takes a look back at his least favorite songs from his own 1970s-era albums and reworks them into brand new tunes in this two-CD compilation. Hitting the studio to tackle the "worst" from his back catalog, Polisar has re-recorded the songs and added instruments, branching out into completely new musical directions with studio help from his teenaged kids—themselves the subjects of some of his most "awful" songs.

A recording of Barry's best loved songs about school that feature a new musical accompaniment with fiddle, mandolin, clarinet and guitar. Barry sings about teachers and about a boy who doesn't want to get out of bed in the morning—he turns out to be the Principal—and a deep voiced chorus sings about underwear in a calypso beat. This recording also includes Barry's classic 1975 song, I've Got a Teacher and She's So Mean. A funny and meaningful collection.

1985 Rainbow Morning Music Alternatives hardcover. Barry Louis Polisar (Telling the Story: A Passover Haggadah Explained). The best of singer-songwriter Barry Louis Polisar's unique and satirical children's songs are featured in this anniversary edition that celebrates his 30th year as a writer and performer, including classics such as "I Don't Wanna Go to School" and "Don't Put Your Finger Up Your Nose." The songs, which cleverly capture children's concerns, are clearly printed in bold type and accompanied by sheet music and simple guitar chords, and charming line drawings from the original 1985 publication enliven each page.- Amazon