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"A collection of humorous and heartfelt poetry for children and adults"--
"Bob Odenkirk began writing these poems with his children when they were little, compiling the poetry into a homemade book entitled Olde Time Rhymes. He wanted Nate and Erin to understand that actual people had written the books the family loved to read and to instill in them the feeling that they could be writers and illustrators themselves. Almost twenty years later, when...
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Hilarious poems from the #1 children's poetry website in the world! Kenn Nesbitt's hilarious poetry is adored by kids. They just can't get enough of the great beats, wonderful imagery, and good ol' belly laughs his poetry contains! With over a hundred poems included, most of them new but some old favorites too, My Hippo Has the Hiccups is a laugh-out-loud good time. The audio CD features lots of the great poem readings and zany humor that make
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.5 - AR Pts: 1
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A collection of poetry inspired by various leaders of civil rights. Featuring Coretta Scott King, Harvey Milk, Mohandas Gandhi, Nelson Mandela, Sylvia Mendez, Aung San Suu Kyi, Mamie Carthan Till, Helen Zia, Josh Gibson, Dennis James Banks, Mitsuye Endo, Ellison Onizuka, Jackie Robinson, Muhammad Yunus, James Chaney, Andrew Goodman, and Michael Schwerner. Includes brief descriptions of each leader at the end of the book.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 6.1 - AR Pts: 1
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"In this outstanding picture book collection of poems by Newbery Honor-winning poet, Joyce Sidman ("Song of the Water Boatman," " Dark Emperor and Other Poems of the Night"), discover how animals stay alive in the wintertime and learn about their secret lives happening under the snow. Paired with stunning linoleum print illustrations by Rick Allen, that celebrate nature's beauty and power."--The publisher.
11) Remember
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.1 - AR Pts: 1
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"Picture book adaptation of US Poet Laureate Joy Harjo's iconic poem, Remember"--
13) All the world
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Pictures and rhyming text celebrate a family's day spent going to the beach, shopping at the market, eating at a restaurant and spending the evening with the rest of the extended family.
14) Snow birds
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"Snowflakes whirling, snow-flocks swirling, streaks of white twirl through the night . . . You've heard of birds who migrate to warmer climates in the wintertime-but what about those who persevere through snowy weather and freezing temperatures? With elegant verse by Lee Bennett Hopkins Poetry Honoree Kirsten Hall and striking illustrations by award-winning artist Jenni Desmond, Snow Birds salutes the brave and resourceful birds who adapt to survive...
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Garvey novels (Nikki Grimes) volume 2
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.7 - AR Pts: 1
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What can one voice do? As the first rumblings of the pandemic sound around Garvey, he hardly notices. Caught up with hi fiends, school, chorus, and his newfound relationship with his father, he doesn't imagine that the new disease adults are talking about could touch him. But it will. When everything changes, when fear moves in, and when all seems dark, Garvey feels helpless. Yet one voice-- Garvey's voice--can be a powerful spark in the dark....
"Capturing...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.6 - AR Pts: 1
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An expanded version of the nineteenth-century poem in which a small girl accompanies a star on a journey through the night sky, examining both heavenly bodies and the earth below. Includes music on last page.
18) Splish splash
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A collection of poems celebrating water in its various forms, from ice cubes to the ocean.
19) A dime a dozen
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A collection of poems about an African-American girl growing up in New York.