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Books published by publisher Rainbow Morning Music

  • Insect Soup: Bug Poems

    Barry Louis Polisar, David Clark

    Hardcover (Rainbow Morning Music, March 1, 1999)
    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.
  • Insect Soup: Bug Poems

    Barry Louis Polisar, David Clark

    Hardcover (Rainbow Morning Music, March 1, 1999)
    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.
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  • Telling the Story: A Passover Haggadah Explained

    Barry Louis Polisar

    Paperback (Rainbow Morning Music, Feb. 1, 2007)
    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.
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  • Noises from Under the Rug: The Barry Louis Polisar Songbook

    Barry Louis Polisar, Michael Stewart

    Paperback (Rainbow Morning Music, April 1, 2006)
    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.
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  • Telling the Story: A Passover Haggadah Explained

    Barry Louis Polisar

    eBook (Rainbow Morning Music, Feb. 1, 2007)
    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.
  • The Snake Who Was Afraid of People

    Barry Louis Polisar, David Clark

    Hardcover (Rainbow Morning Music, March 1, 1994)
    This book reveals the deep-rooted feelings of a snake who is afraid of people. His fears prove well-founded when he is captured by a school-aged child and held captive in a jar with little air. The snake manages to escape and goes into hiding, aided by a group of beret-wearing reptiles who are really operating underground.
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  • Curious Creatures: Animal Poems

    Barry Louis Polisar, David A. Clark

    Hardcover (Rainbow Morning Music, April 1, 2010)
    Filled with humorous and thought-provoking poems, this collection introduces young readers to some of the world's oddest animals including the earthworm, the echidna, the flying paradise snake of Borneo, and Western Australia's quokka. Buttressed with bright, lively illustrations, each poem is filled with intriguing facts about each animal, including the strangest of all creatures: man.
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  • Don't Do That!: A Child's Guide to Bad Manners, Ridiculous Rules, and Inadequate Etiquette

    Barry Louis Polisar, David Clark

    Hardcover (Rainbow Morning Music, March 1, 1995)
    This funny and fun loving guide to misbehaving properly is perfect for introducing kids to manners. Topics include: "How to Play with your Food," "Family Trips and Riding in the Car," and many more. Kids get the ideas and enlightened adults will see right through them to the warm-hearted sense underneath.
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  • Naughty Songs for Boys and Girls

    Barry Louis Polisar

    Audio CD (Rainbow Morning Music, Jan. 1, 1978)
    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."
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  • Stolen Man: The Story of the Amistad Rebellion

    Barry Louis Polisar

    eBook (Rainbow Morning Music, April 1, 2007)
    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.
  • Dinosaurs I Have Known

    Barry Louis Polisar, Michael Stewart

    Paperback (Rainbow Morning Music, Aug. 1, 1998)
    A humorous survey of the more obscure species of dinosaurs, this book describes the appearance and habits of 18 outrageous creatures, including the Surfosaurus, Snifflesaurus, and Rockadopolis Rex.
  • Peculiar Zoo

    Barry Louis Polisar, David Clark

    Hardcover (Rainbow Morning Music, Aug. 1, 1993)
    Written entirely in verse and filled with intriguing facts about an extraordinary array of uncommon animals, this collection of poems and illustrations introduce children to some of the oddest creatures in the animal kingdom, including many rare and endangered species. Young readers will discover the Numbat, who has more teeth than any other animal, but swallows his food whole; the Proboscis Monkey with its long nose that it must move out of the way in order to eat; and the Naked Mole Rat, who is pictured stretched out on a divan, shielding herself with feathers. The poems in this book were featured on Barbara Bush's national radio show on ABC, Mrs. Bush's Story Time.
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