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At the backwards birthday party, a donkey pins the tail on the guests, the ice cream is hot, and the candles are not.

"Full-color illustrations and music help readers discover how animals have adapted their wings for different uses"--Provided by publisher.

"Let's count to ten and meet the silly birds in this . . . song from . . . musical duo 123 Andr?s"--Adapted from back cover.

Presents a collection of unpublished poems, prose, and lyrics by American singer, musician, songwriter, and poet, Jim Morrison.

Originally written as a children's song, Willbee the bumblebee is embarrassed (and chilly) when his snazzy black-and-yellow jersey gets caught on a rose thorn and unravels--but Monica the butterfly and Steve the spider come to his rescue.

An illustrated text of the popular children's song.

A cumulative all-holiday carol about a young girl who is trying to get a slice of Granny's sweet potato pie at a family gathering.

[An] exploration of the poetic power of popular songs, from Tin Pan Alley to the Beatles to Beyonce and beyond. Encompassing a century of recorded music, this pathbreaking book reveals the poetic artistry of popular songs. Pop songs are music first. They also comprise the most widely disseminated poetic expression of our time. Adam Bradley traces the song lyric across musical genres from early twentieth-century Delta blues to mid-century rock 'n' roll to today's hits.

"Ukraine is rich with history and resources, culture and people, but most of all, in spirit! There is a lot to learn about Ukraine, and one of the best places to start is their national anthem. The lyrics of this once-forbidden song carry deep meaning for many Ukrainians, and are full of passion, strength, and determination, inspiring them to keep their country protected and free. The Story of Ukraine walks readers through each culturally-significant line, providing details of Ukraine's land and life"--Publisher.

Lyrics from the children's program, "Mister Rogers's Neighborhood", is paired with color illustrations reflecting many of the well-known characters from the show.