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PICK A PINE TREE
Illustrations by Jarvis Pick a pine tree from the lot - Slim and tall, or short and squat. One with spiky needle clumps, scaly bark, or sappy bumps. Long, straight limbs or branches bent - Mmm! Just smell that piney scent! When a family brings a pine tree home and adds their magic touches, what will that pine tree become? Publication date: Autumn, 2017, by Walker Children's Books (UK) and Candlewick Press (US). Available for pre-order soon.
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ALL ABOARD THE LONDON BUS
Come! Board the double-decker bus and see the London sights with us. At any time, hop off. Explore! Then climb back on and ride some more... Spend a day in London! Climb aboard the bus with fun, child-friendly poems that introduce readers to the wonderful capital city and all its secrets. Watch the Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace, listen to the bells of Big Ben, and marvel at London Eye. Escape the rain when you stop for tea and zip along on the Tube, London's Underground trains. Sam Usher brings it all to life with his signature style and humour, and non-fiction facts provide more information about the subjects. This gorgeous celebration of London will be loved by both tourists and those who call the city home. Published by Frances Lincoln Children's Books. Available now at your local bookstore or at these online sellers: Amazon US, Amazon UK, IndieBound, Barnes & Noble.com. |
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THE POETRY FRIDAY ANTHOLOGY FOR CELEBRATIONS
Compiled by Sylvia Vardell and Janet Wong This collection of 156 poems celebrates all types of holidays throughout the year. Poems in both English and Spanish are divided by months. Topics range from traditional holidays to odd occasions, and celebrations of diversity to historic remembrances. Choose your favorites! Do you know who "invented" the sandwich? Take a peek at my poem on November 3 (National Sandwich Day), to discover who usually gets the credit! The anthology comes in a Children's edition and a Teacher/Librarian edition. Published by Pomelo Books. Available at Amazon and QEP Books. |
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AND THE CROWD GOES WILD! A GLOBAL GATHERING OF SPORTS POEMS
Compiled by Carol-Ann Hoyte and Heidi Roemer Fifty children's poets from around the world, including J. Patrick Lewis, Avis Harley, and Charles Ghigna, celebrate their favorite sports. From well-known sports to lesser-known games, these poems are sure to raise a cheer! Curling, a Winter Olympics sport is featured in my poem in this collection. Available in print and e-book at Amazon. |
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DAILY LIFE IN ANCIENT AND MODERN MOSCOW
Illustrated by Bob Moulder Have you ever wondered what daily life was like long ago? Come stroll through Red Square on a busy market day in Moscow, attend the coronation of the Russian czar Peter I, take a troika (sled) ride through the snowy Russian countryside, and more. Published by Runestone Press, this book is currently out of print, but may be available through your local library or Amazon third-party sellers. |
