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A Hippopotamusn't
J. Patrick Lewis
Hardcover (Dial, May 7, 1990)A celebration of all the animals of the animal kingdom--owls, eels, woodpeckers, elephants, slugs, and others--captures the essence of each creature
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Always, Jackie
J. Patrick Lewis, John Thompson
Hardcover (Creative Editions, Jan. 21, 2020)The unbelievable yet true story of how an eight-year-old white kid from Sheboygan, Wisconsin, met the legendary Jackie Robinson in 1954—and how the two became lifelong friends.
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Riddle-Icious
J. Patrick Lewis
Hardcover (Knopf Books for Young Readers, March 12, 1996)Illustrated in full color. From poet extraordinaire J. Patrick Lewis, here is a splendiferous treat for kids who love riddles and rhymes--and who doesn't? Each colorful page contains a riddle that is also a poem. And every riddle-icious poem describes something for kids to guess. Clues to the answers are everywhere in Debbie Tilley's witty, lighthearted art. A clever introduction to poetry that will tickle the funny bones of all little riddlers.
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Let's Celebrate Halloween
J. Patrick Lewis
Paperback (Children's Press, Feb. 1, 2018)Learn what your Halloween dreams may mean!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 Holidays.From carving a jack-o'-lantern to trick-or-treating with friends, this book helps readers celebrate the joys of Halloween.
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A World of Wonders: Geographic Travels in Verse and Rhyme
J. Patrick Lewis, Alison Jay
Hardcover (Dial Books, March 4, 2002)Could anyone somersault across the San Andreas fault? Why was Hawaii named after a Sandwich? Of longitude and latitude, which has more "flatitude"? You'll travel the globe (and some of the sky) discovering answers to these and other questions you never knew to ask! There are all sorts of amazing things to know about thousands of "spaces and places to be" within the fantastical world of GE-OG-RA-PHY. Dive in, come aboard, zip along, take it slow-traveling by book is a great way to go!
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Let's Celebrate Valentine’s Day
J. Patrick Lewis
Paperback (Children's Press, Feb. 1, 2018)Learn how flamingos show their love!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 Holidays.From making a card for a friend to sharing a kiss with a parent, this book helps readers celebrate the joys of Valentine's Day.
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Edgar Allan Poe's Pie: Math Puzzlers in Classic Poems
J. Patrick Lewis, Michael Slack
Paperback (HMH Books for Young Readers, March 31, 2015)Is this poetry? Math? A brainteaser? Yes! It’s all that and more. The poet J. Patrick Lewis has reimagined classic poems—such as Edgar Allan Poe’s “The Raven” and Langston Hughes’s “April Rain Song”—and added a dash of math. Between the silly parodies and the wonderfully wacky art, kids will have so much fun figuring out the puzzles, they won’t guess they’re learning! Answers appear unobtrusively on each page, and engaging information about the original poets is included. Math games and concepts, poetry and poet biographies—it’s all so cleverly put together. This funny book is a treat for fans of words and numbers alike.
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The Snowflake Sisters
J. Patrick Lewis, Lisa Desimini
Hardcover (Atheneum Books for Young Readers, Oct. 1, 2003)Crystal and Ivory snowflake take full advantage of this beautiful snowy evening in New York City as they travel to the park, fly through Time Square, journey past the Statue of Liberty, and more before coming in for their final landing of the day.
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Moonbow of Mr. B. Bones
J. Patrick Lewis
Hardcover (Knopf Books for Young Readers, Feb. 18, 1992)A new boy in a small mountain village tries to discredit the old peddler who sells magic jars of sundrops, moonbows, and the like; but though he drives the old man away, something remarkable does happen in the sky
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A hippopotamusn't and other animal verses
J. Patrick Lewis
Paperback (Trumpet Club, March 15, 1991)All the members of the animal kingdom, from owls to eels, wolves to woodpeckers, and even from the majestic elephant to the lowly slug, are humorously celebrated with fine sensibility and joyful verve. Full-color throughout.
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Let's Celebrate Valentine’s Day
J. Patrick Lewis
Library Binding (Children's Press, Feb. 1, 2018)Learn how flamingos show their love!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 Holidays.From making a card for a friend to sharing a kiss with a parent, this book helps readers celebrate the joys of Valentine's Day.
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Let's Celebrate Thanksgiving
J. Patrick Lewis
Library Binding (Children's Press, Feb. 1, 2018)Learn a turkey's fondest Thanksgiving wish!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 Holidays.From setting the table to sharing a meal with family, this book helps readers celebrate the joys of Thanksgiving.
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