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Colorful images accompanied by both poetry and regular narrative describe the ecosystem of the Serengeti.

"An imaginative and engaging exploration of childhood emotions through poetry and evocative illustration."--Provided by pulisher.

"A howling wolf, a stalking tiger, a playful panda, a dancing bird--pairing the stunning photography of National Geographic photographer Joel Sartore with the delicate poetry of Newbery award-winning author Kwame Alexander, this lush picture book celebrates the beauty, diversity, and fragility of the animal world. Featuring more than 40 unique animal portraits, the pages invite kids to explore each creature's markings, textures, and attributes in...

In this introduction to the Anishinaabe tradition of totem animals, young children explain why they identify with different creatures such as a deer, beaver, or moose. Delightful illustrations show the children wearing masks representing their chosen animal, while the few lines of text on each page work as a series of simple poems throughout the book. In a brief author's note, Danielle Daniel explains the importance of totem animals in Anishinaabe...

After a courtship voyage of a year and a day, Owl and Pussy finally buy a ring from Piggy and are blissfully married.

A collection of poems celebrating animals, from weasels to hammerhead sharks.

Pedro Mañas new collection of illustrated children's poetry. The Sea is king of all that is deep, at its deepest parts and of all its surface. It rides atop of whales, it jumps on the waves, it knows where all the treasures are hidden, and when it goes to sleep, it s cradled by the lighthouse s flashing light. This is an essential collection for little ones to start reading poetry.

In the follow-up to the well-received "Animal Poems, Pug: And Other Animal Poems," this poetry collection examines a wide range of animal behavior, from the fleetingness of a fly sipping spilled milk to the constant steely presence of a powerful bull, and more.

A collection of poems for young children, illustrated in dramatic detail thatcelebrates wildlife and the natural world around us. Full color.