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 ...
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.
A fascinating look at neglected figures in American history, from the pen of one of Americas most popular biographers.. Our history was shaped by many people who have been forgotten in popular histories, and relegated to footnotes in scholarly ones. Forgotten Americans illuminates our past through fifteen portraitsof feminists, abolitionists, ...
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.
The first of its kind, Public Policy of Crime and Criminal Justice provides readers with a strong foundation in public policy and applies it directly to the criminal justice field. Written by scholars in the field of criminal justice, with backgrounds in political science and public policy, the book presents a solid understanding of public policy ...
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 ...
A Newbery Award-winning author tackles Milton's astonishing poem in this beautifully illustrated prose adaptation that faithfully captures his vivid imagery and cinematic flourish of his magnificent epic of the war between Heaven and Hell. Full color.
The widowed Jessie Woolman, now in her seventies, her two married daughters, Ellen and Martha, and two grand-children live in Ann Arbor, where the family owns a museum that harbors a meandering stream and historical artifacts of the region bounded by the rivers, Just as Jessie's aging mind begins to wander, Ellen's husband dies in a car accident ...
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.
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 ...
In this strong, appealing collection, Nancy Willard shares her passion for observing the mysteries of the natural world, particularly the flora and fauna of Cape Cod and the Hudson Valley, where many of these poems are set. We see, through her eyes, the coming of darkness to an empty orchard, the retreat of deer at dusk, and the breakup of a river ...
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.
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.
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- ...
Parents will love putting their children to sleep with these images of gentle, comforting angels. Soothing and simply written, this beautiful poem is the perfect length for bedtime reading. Full-color angel photos enhance the appealing text. Full color.
As the five children of Doctor Romero fall ill to the same fever that killed his wife, he feels helpless to save them. However, each child is magically cured after being visited my a mysterious talking cat who comes to them during the night and brings them special tortillas to eat. Color illustrations accompany the text.
'American Lives' is a collection of biographical essays of both well-known and lesser-known historical figures. Written by biographer Willard Sterne Randall, whose biography of Benedict Arnold was nominated for a Pulitzer Prize, and Nancy Nahra, each chapter in the collections a succinct, briskly written portrait of an important American. ...
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