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Books with title The Kingfisher Book of Family Poems

  • The Kingfisher Book of Family Poems

    Belinda Hollyer, Holly Swain

    Hardcover (Kingfisher, March 20, 2003)
    Today's children experience many different types of families in their own as well as in their friends' lives. This exuberant collection includes more than 150 poems from some of today's best poets to reflect the enormous diversity of modern family life. Poems about individual family members are deftly interwoven with themes of belonging and togetherness, family feuds, shared memories, play, loss, and love. Holly Swain's delightful illustrations add sparkle and charm throughout. Bubbling with attitude and affection, this is a true celebration of families everywhere and a perfect collection to share.
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  • The Kingfisher Book of Funny Poems

    Roger McGough

    Hardcover (Kingfisher, April 15, 2002)
    Children of all ages will laugh out loud after reading this comic collection of poems. Roger McGough has compiled a wonderful array of favorite writers past and present -- from the classic verse of Lewis Carroll and Ogden Nash to the ridiculous rhymes of Jack Prelutsky and Shel Silverstein. With over 200 poems, this humorously illustrated book is a must for any family library.
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  • The Kingfisher Book of Scary Poems

    Gillian Clarke, Justin Todd

    Paperback (Kingfisher, Sept. 19, 2003)
    In the desolate depths of a perilous place the bogeyman lurks, with a snarl on his face. Never dare, never dare to approach his dark lair for he's waiting . . . just waiting . . . to get you.―Jack Prelutsky, excerpt from The BogeymanOffering a mix of contemporary and classic verse as well as traditional rhymes, the poets featured in this anthology include Carl Sandburg, Ted Hughes, Emily Bronte, Alfred, Lord Tennyson, Stevie Smith, Walter de la Mare, and William Shakespeare. Ghosts, goblins, witches, bats, bogeymen, mysterious night noises, sprites, spirits, and more―they're all here in this anthology of terrifically terrifying poems. Wonderfully weird and eerie illustrations add to the haunted mood.
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  • The Kingfisher Book of Fairy Tales

    Vivian French

    Hardcover (Kingfisher, Jan. 1, 2000)
    Retellings of such classic fairy tales as Hansel and Gretel, Jack and the Beanstalk, Beauty and the Beast, Rumpelstiltskin, and others are accompanied by captivating illustrations by the creator of The World of King Arthur and His Court. 40,000 first printing.
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  • The Kingfisher Book of Scary Poems

    Gillian Clarke, Justin Todd

    Paperback (Kingfisher Books, Aug. 31, 2003)
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  • The Kingfisher Book of Scary Poems

    Gillian Clarke, Justin Todd

    Paperback (Kingfisher, Sept. 19, 2003)
    In the desolate depths of a perilous placethe bogeyman lurks, with a snarl on his face.Never dare, never dare to approach his dark lairfor he"s waiting . . . just waiting . . . to get you. —Jack Prelutsky, excerpt from The BogeymanOffering a mix of contemporary and classic verse as well as traditional rhymes, the poets featured in this anthology include Carl Sandburg, Ted Hughes, Emily Brontë, Alfred, Lord Tennyson, Stevie Smith, Walter de la Mare, and William Shakespeare. Ghosts, goblins, witches, bats, bogeymen, mysterious night noises, sprites, spirits, and more—they"re all here in this anthology of terrifically terrifying poems. Wonderfully weird and eerie illustrations add to the haunted mood.
  • The Kingfisher Book of Fairy Tales

    Vivian French, Peter Malone

    Hardcover (Gardners Books, Sept. 30, 2000)
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  • The Kingfisher Book of Fairy Tales

    Vivian French

    Hardcover (Kingfisher, Jan. 1, 2000)
    Prepare to be spellbound by Vivian French's enthralling retellings of such favorites as Hansel and Gretel, Jack and the Beanstalk, Beauty and the Beast, Rumpelstiltskin, and Cinderella! Peter Malone's captivating illustrations make this sumptuous collection an indispensable addition to any child's bookshelf.
  • The Kingfisher Book of Family Poems

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    Hardcover (Kingfisher, March 15, 1656)
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