Books with author J. L. Patrick

With men in suits And rubber boots It goes to lots Of red-hot spots!* Once again, J. Patrick Lewis and Debbie Tilley have joined their talents in a poetry collection with a riddle-lightful twist. Each of the 32 poems is a separate game for kids: a riddle that they must solve with the help of generous clues in the sing-song text and the bright, funny watercolor paintings. The result is an interactive, educational, and super-silly poetry collection that will tickle and tease every little riddle lover. *Stumped? It's a fire truck!

When words in verse are paired with the awesomeness of nature, something magical happens! Beloved former U.S. Poet Laureate J. Patrick Lewis curates an exuberant poetic celebration of the natural world in this stellar collection of nature poems. From trickling streams to deafening thrunderstorms to soaring mountains, discover majestic photography perfectly paired with contemporary (such as Billy Collins), classics (such as Robert Frost), and never-before-published works.

Did you know that Earth's harshest deserts are home to a wide variety of animals?Beautiful color photos and lyrical text written by Children's Poet Laureate J. Patrick Lewis transform these nonfiction books into works of art as they introduce readers (Ages 6-7) to the animals that live in the some of the Earth's most fascinating biomes.Meet roadrunners, sidewinders, and more in the pages of My Home in the Desert.

Meet Sparky and Stuart, the twin "stars" of a new children's book series! Using colorful illustrations, catchy rhymes and hands-on activities, these books teach important life lessons in a way that is fun and relatable to young children. In their debut, "Stuart Learns Manners," the more rambunctious Stuart doesn't understand why Sparky is getting more treats than he is. Then his twin shares a secret--when you use good manners, "the world is polite too." By the end of the tale, both brothers are on their best behavior and enjoying dessert earned by being polite and helpful.