A POCKETFUL OF POEMS
Grimes, Nikki
Young Tiana shares the sights and sounds of her Harlem neighborhood through haiku and free verse. Inventive collage illustrations add to the fun. Illustrated by Javaka Steptoe. Clarion, 2001.
J 811 Grimes
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¡PIO PEEP! TRADITIONAL SPANISH NURSERY RHYMES
Ada, Alma Flor & F. Isabel Campoy
A bilingual selection of poetry and rhymes that celebrates the rich oral heritage of Latin America. Vibrant illustrations add to the playfulness. Illustrated by Viví Escrivá. HarperCollins, 2003.
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AMBER WAS BRAVE, ESSIE WAS SMART: THE STORY OF AMBER AND ESSIE TOLD HERE IN POEMS AND PICTURES
Williams, Vera B.
Two sisters keep themselves occupied with everyday things like fixing lunch, sharing stories, and marking friends while they wait for their beloved daddy to come home from jail. Greenwillow, 2001.
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ANIMAL SENSE
Ackerman, Diane
Bats ping, bees dance, and impala pals leaps in this witty collection accompanied by elegant drawings. Illustrated by Peter Sís. Knopf, 2003.
J 811 Ackerman
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LIZARDS, FROGS, AND POLLIWOGS: POEMS AND PAINTINGS
Florian, Douglas
Amusing verse about reptiles and amphibians, with handsome, full-page paintings. Harcourt, 2001.
J 811 Florian
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LOVE TO LANGSTON
Medina, Tony
Lyrical verse and expressive stylized illustrations depict the life of the famous poet. Illustrated by R. Gregory Christie. Lee & Low, 2002.
J 811 Hughes M
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MOON, HAVE YOU MET MY MOTHER? THE COLLECTED POEMS OF KARLA KUSKIN
Kuskin, Karla
Verse both old and new, accompanied by whimsical illustrations to delight young readers. Illustrated by Sergio Ruzzier. HarperCollins, 2003.
J 811 Kuskin
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A POKE IN THE I
Janeczko, Paul
A delightful and challenging collection of concrete poetry with equally original and entertaining art. Illustrated by Chris Raschka. Candlewick, 2001.
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SING A SONG OF PIGLETS: A CALENDAR IN VERSE
Bunting, Eve
A cheery pair of pigs romp through the seasons in this delightfully illustrated collection for young readers. Pictures by Emily Arnold McCully. Clarion, 2002.
J 811 Bunting
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