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All the Colors of the Earth Sheila Hamanaka
Children come in all the colors of the earth, in every shade of you and me. With soaring text and majestic art, this treasure celebrates the dazzling diversity of children laughing, loving and growing with life.
0625 paperback
Grades preK-3 32pp
$5.99 
1319 Hardcover
$16.99
Around the World in Eighty Poems James Berry, illus. Kathering Lucas
With poems from more than 50 countries, children are invited to share in the richness of cultures around the globe.
5065 Hardcover
Grades preK-4 96pp
$19.95
Big Talk: Poems for Four Voices Paul Fleischman
Find some friends and read together this hip, innovative book. Along the way pick up some cues on reading the staff.
6367 Hardcover
Grades 3-7 48pp
$14.99
Chicka Chicka Boom Boom Bill Martin, Jr.
In a rhythmic alphabet chant the letters race one another up a coconut tree.
568x paperback
Grades preK-3 40pp
$6.99
8947
Hardcover/cassette narrated by Ray Charles $19.95
Frog Legs George Shannon, illus. Amit Trynan
These poetic frogs enjoy such vigorous and joyful activities as stomping a sloppy, plop step, flapping, tipping, jumping and doing the boogie boggaloo.
0471 Hardcover
Grades K-3 32pp
$15.95
I Live in Music Ntozake Shange, illus. By Romare Bearden
A lyric poem of a life caught up in music. Brilliant colors in flamboyant paintings.
3724 Hardcover
all ages 32pp
$17.95
I See the Rhythm Toyomi Igus, illus Michelle Wood
Art, poetry, and time line information celebrate African-American music and the far-reaching impact it has had on the world.
1510 Hardcover
Grades 2-up
32pp $15.95
If You’re Not From the Prairie David Bouchard
A poetic tribute to the contrasts and extremes of the prairie.
0356 paperback
Grades 1-5 32pp $6.99
Joyful Noise Paul Fleischman
14 poems, each written to be shared and read out loud by two voices.
0932 paperback
Grades 4-8 44pp
$5.99
Mother Earth Nancy Luenn, illus. Neil Waldman
Lyrical text and gentle illustrations teach young children to respect and replenish the earth.
1645 paperback
Grades preK-3 32pp
$5.99
My Son John Jim Aylesworth, illus. Mike Bostock
Stunning woodcuts illustrate this book with the cadence of “Diddle Diddle Dumpling” naming different children in each verse and doing activities of daily life. Great stimulus for writing your own verse.
5177 paperback
Grades preK-3 32pp
$6.95
Over in the Meadow John Langstaff and Feodor Rojankovsky
A retelling of an old rhyme about meadow animals and their activities.
5001 paperback
Grades preK-3 32pp
$7.00
746x Hardcover
$15.00
Peace is a Circle of Love Joan Walsh Anglund
Gentle words and loving illustrations create peace through a circle of love.
9223 Hardcover
Grades 2-up 32pp
$8.95
Simple Gifts Chris Raschka
Based on the Shaker hymn.
8171 paperback
Grades preK-3 32pp
$7.95
Sing to the Sun Ashley Bryan
Poems depicting characteristics of African-American culture and nature.
4370 paperback
Grades 2-up 32pp
$7.95
This is our Earth Laura Lee Benson, illus. John Carrozza
Poetic verses and exquisite water colors explore the landscapes and creatures that live on earth.
8381 paperback
Grades preK-3
32pp $6.95
To Everything Bob Barner
A timeless poem drawn from the wisdom of Ecclesiastes and turned into a popular song—the colorful collages explode with childlike exuberance. An afterword inspires ideas and activities for readers of all ages.
0866 Hardcover
Grades preK-up 36pp
$14.95
To Everything There is a Season Leo Dillon and Diane Dillon
Stunning, inspirational art drawn from cultures around the world to accompany the most famous verses from Ecclesiastes.
8877 Hardcover
Grades preK-up 30pp
$15.95
Water Music Jane Yolen, illus. Jason Stemple
Thoughtful poems for children stimulated by water in all its forms—streams, lakes, ocean waves, waterfalls, even bath water. Brilliant photographs bring the words to life.
3367 Hardcover Grades 3-7 40pp $19.95
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