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A Visit to William Blake's Inn: Poems for Innocent and Experienced Travelers

A Visit to William Blake's Inn: Poems for Innocent and Experienced Travelers more books like this

by Nancy Willard

Inspired by the work of poet William Blake, this book of poetry creates a world in which Blake runs an inn inhabited by very unusual guests. Staffed by dragons, angels, and a rabbit, the inn welcomes such visitors as the Man in the Marmalade Hat, the King of the Cats, a wise cow, a bouquet of tired sunflowers, and a tiger requesting a bedtime ...

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Sister Water

Sister Water more books like this

by Nancy Willard

Willard presents a portrait of the Woolman family of Ann Arbor, Michigan, during the last few months in this world of Jessie Woolman. While Jessie copes cheerfully with her odd memory lapses, her daughters face transitions of their own. A funny, sad, inspiring novel that will capture the reader's heart.

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High Rise Glorious Skittle Skat Roarious Sky Pie Angel Food Cake

High Rise Glorious Skittle Skat Roarious Sky Pie Angel Food Cake more books like this

by Nancy Willard

When a little girl asks her mother what she wants for her birthday, the mother requests a "High Rise Glorious Skittle Skat Roarious Sky Pie Angel Food Cake" just like her grandmother used to make. Will she be able to make her mother's wish come true? Color illustrations accompany the text.

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Simple pictures are best

Simple pictures are best more books like this

by Nancy Willard

A shoemaker and his wife are excited to be having their picture taken by a professional photographer for their wedding anniversary. However, every time the photographer wants to take the picture, the couple thinks of one more item they want to have included in the photograph. Will the couple ever be ready to have their picture taken? Color ...

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Pish, Posh, Said Hieronymus Bosch

Pish, Posh, Said Hieronymus Bosch more books like this

by Nancy Willard, Leo Dillon (Illustrator), Diane Dillon (Illustrator)

A picture-book story featuring 15th-century Flemish painter Hieronymus Bosch. Color illustrations accompany the text.

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The Mountains of Quilt

The Mountains of Quilt more books like this

by Nancy Willard, Tomie dePaola (Illustrator)

When a magpie brings Grandmother a piece of cloth for her crazy quilt, Grandmother happily sews it into her design. What Grandmother doesn't know is that the piece of fabric is actually a magician's miniature flying carpet. Color illustrations accompany the text.

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Things Invisible to See

Things Invisible to See more books like this

by Nancy Willard

In a small Michigan town on the eve of World War II, a young man and woman share a love that is shadowed by tragedy, yet lighted by powers beyond the everyday. To preserve their future, the young man makes a wager with Death, pitting a local sandlot team against the greatest players who ever lived. Things Invisible to See is a story of the power ...

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Cracked Corn and Snow Ice Cream: A Family Almanac

Cracked Corn and Snow Ice Cream: A Family Almanac more books like this

by Nancy Willard, Jane Dyer (Illustrator)

This folksy almanac about farm life includes relevant information for each month of the year, along with advice on planting crops and caring for cows, a listing of special dates and festivals, recipes, crafts, and poems. Also featured are quotes by the families of the author and illustrator about their own experiences living on farms in the ...

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The Nightgown of the Sullen Moon

The Nightgown of the Sullen Moon more books like this

by Nancy Willard, David M McPhail (Illustrator)

This picture book explains why on some nights the moon can not be seen. Color illustrations accompany the text.

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Forgotten Americans: Footnote Figures Who Changed American History

Forgotten Americans: Footnote Figures Who Changed American History more books like this

by Willard Sterne Randall, Nancy Nahra, Ph.D.

A rich tapestry of American life up to the twentieth century, "Forgotten Americans" takes a fascinating look at 15 neglected figures in American history, including early feminists, religious reformers, Indians, and Indian hunters.

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The Sorcerer's Apprentice more books like this

by Nancy Willard, Leo D. Dillon (Editor), Diane Dillon (Illustrator)

A retelling of the popular tale, featuring a spirited female apprentice who creates the kind of chaos only a great magician can subdue.

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Ballad of Biddy Early more books like this

by Nancy Willard

A collection of poems about Biddy Early, the Wise Woman of Clare, and her animal, human, and supernatural associates.

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An Alphabet of Angels more books like this

by Nancy Willard

Tying into the nationwide angels phenomenon, this lavishly illustrated treasury showcases angels for every occasion in a glorious giftbook for all seasons. With wondrous photographs and an illuminating text, Newbery Medal-winning poet Nancy Willard escorts readers through an alphabet of common and uncommon angels.

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The Tale I Told Sasha more books like this

by Nancy Willard, David Christiana (Illustrator)

One day, while chasing her ball through her neighborhood, a little girl finds herself in a magical world where she finds all of the toys, games, and other things she's ever lost! With vivid color illustrations throughout.

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Sweep Dreams more books like this

by Nancy Willard, Mary GrandPre (Illustrator)

Lyrical language by Newbery Medalist Willard is paired with the lush artwork of GrandPr, illustrator of the Harry Potter books, to bring to life a magical story of a man who falls in love with an enchanted broom. Full color.

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East of the Sun & West of the Moon more books like this

by Nancy Willard, Barry Moser (Illustrator)

Presented in play format, this is the story of a young girl living in a poor household, and the magical white bear who invites her to live in his lavish palace. Illustrated with watercolor paintings.

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The Voyage of the Ludgate Hill: Travels with Robert Louis Stevenson more books like this

by Nancy Willard, Martin Provensen (Illustrator), Alice Provensen (Illustrator)

This picture book give a partially fictionalized account of author Robert Louis Stevenson's journey from London, England to New York City. Color illustrations accompany the text.

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Step Lightly: Poems for the Journey more books like this

by Nancy Willard (Editor)

This collection of poetry includes works by Elizabeth Bishop, William Blake, Lucille Clifton, Mother Goose, and Wallace Stevens. In the introduction, the editor states she specifically selected poetry that "celebrates the ordinary in an unordinary way."

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Beauty and the Beast more books like this

by Nancy Willard, Barry Moser (Illustrator)

This picture book version of the fairy tale is set in 19th-century New York. Illustrated with b&w wood engravings.

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Among angels : poems more books like this

by Nancy Willard, Jane Yolen

A collection of poetry about angels by two authors who wrote these poems back and forth to each other over the course of several years.

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A Nancy Willard Reader: Selected Poetry and Prose more books like this

by Nancy Willard

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Sailing to Cythera, and Other Anatole Stories more books like this

by Nancy Willard

Anatole; Plumpet (his cat); Erik, a Norwegian sailor with amnesia; and Therese sail to the mythical Cythera.

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Cinderella's Dress more books like this

by Nancy Willard, Jane Dyer (Illustrator)

This version of the Cinderella story tells the tale from the perspective of the two magpies who make her the dress that she wears to the ball. Color illustrations accompany the text.

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Swimming Lessons: New and Selected Poems more books like this

by Nancy Willard

A collection of 30 new poems plus the best from 10 of Nancy Willard's previous poetry collections. These include examples of her diverse styles--elegy, mythical narrative, celebration, "newsreel"--and of her unique vision, at once joyful and profound. Psalms to the fruitbat, to bees swarming; and engaging meditations on the seemingly commonplace- ...

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The island of the grass king : the further adventures of Anatole more books like this

by Nancy Willard

Anatole embarks on a fantastical journey to the island where the wild fennel grows.

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