Books with title Bon Voyage

This book is sure to capture the imaginations of young readers. A charmingly illustrated poem by former U.S. Poet Laureate Billy Collins takes us on a journey that features magical transformations and makes a nautical adventure out of the act of reading. The interplay between the pictures and the poetry dramatizes how reading can transport us from our own familiar world into the fantastic world of a book. The boy in the boat stands for every reader and every child. Billy Collins is the author of a dozen books of poetry and was called America's most popular poet by the New York Times. He served as U. S. Poet Laureate 2001-2003, and the New York Public Library named him a Literary Lion. This is his first book designed for children.Karen loves the ocean so much that as a little girl decided she would be a mermaid. That didn't work out. Instead she followed her other love, art. Karen and her family live in historic Clinton, New Jersey. They vacation every year at the Jersey Shore where Karen spends most days on the beach painting... Hoping to one day at least see a mermaid! Voyage is Karen's debut as a picture book illustrator.

Tag along with Lucy as she and her family take an exciting journey. There's excitement around every corner, and the sights Lucy sees are pretty incredible: From colorful sailing regattas to amazing traveling circuses, this is no ordinary vacation. Are they the product of keen observation, or a wild imagination? You'll have to decide. The last page reveals the surprise destination, marking the perfect ending to an incredible voyage.

At the dawn of the twentieth century, Mina, Daniel, Yasha, and Rachel are just a few of the many people leaving their countries for America. They have great hopes for their new lives, but before they can achieve their dreams, they must survive the long and difficult voyage across the sea. As passengers in an overcrowded steerage compartment, they must endure hunger, thirst, and even brushes with death. And as they struggle to hold on to their hopes for a better future, they find that even under such harsh conditions, friendship and love can flourish. Includes a reader's guide.

A week of sun, fun, and parties--what could be more perfect? Having a boyfriend, thinks Ellen Riteman. She's the only Unicorn who doesn't have one. But she's lucky for two reasons. Curtis Bowman--the cutest boy ever--happens to be on board. And the Unicorns are giving her a makeover to help her snag him. But when Lila Fowler points out that Ellen's Mr. Right is Jared Matthew, not Curtis, Ellen feels lucky to have a friend like Lila to steer her in the right direction. Then Jessica Wakefield informs them that Ellen belongs with Sam Sloane. Ellen doesn't know what to think...except that this cruise is going to be pretty crazy!

As the S.S. Danzig moves across the ocean to America in 1904, the voyagers in the steerage compartment dream of the new world that awaits them. Daniel, Eli, Golda, Mina, Rachel, and Yasha are leaving behind not only hard times and painful memories, but also the only homes they've ever known. The passage presents hardships, but for the young travelers with their eyes on the future, there is also the possibility that their dreams will soon become realities.