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The smell of wet dog

and other dog poems and drawings
2024
Illustrated, humorous poems about dogs.
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Hope is the thing with feathers

2024
"Emily Dickinson's . . . poem 'Hope' is the thing with feathers' takes flight in this . . . illustrated adaptation, reminding us that hope is always there when we need it, never asking for anything in return"--Provided by publisher.

Animals in surprising shades

poems about Earth's colorful creatures
2023
"For young poets who love science and young scientists who love poetry, this . . . collection of poems about . . . colorful creatures found throughout the world invites readers to linger and wonder on every page. Learn why the Blue-footed Booby puts on a special dance or how the Picasso Bug uses its masterful chemical defense against predators. Explore simple and fun poetic forms like the tanka, haiku, and quatrain"--Provided by publisher.

Animals in pants

2023
Simple, humorous poems featuring a variety of animals wearing different kinds of pants.

Before the ships

the birth of Black excellence
2024
"Takes [readers] back in time to before the advent of the Transatlantic slave trade. We see the grandness of African royalty, the bravery of warriors like the Queen of Kush, and stories being told in song with griots and drums"--Provided by publisher.

Welcome to the wonder house

2023
"Covering a wide variety of STEAM topics, including geology, paleontology, physics, astronomy, creative writing and drawing, this collection of poems is presented in the format of an allegorical house that sparks wonder and shows readers how to kindle it in themselves"--Provided by publisher.
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Guacamole

un poema para cocinar
2016
A cooking poem with text in both Spanish and English, following a young chef as she puts on her apron and prepares a simple recipe while she sings and dances in her kitchen.

Old Mother Hubbard

Light-hearted illustrations accompany this version of the familiar nursery rhyme about an old woman and her playful dog.

Wearing my mother's heart

2023
Presents a collection of poems by performance poet Sophia Thakur in which she explores what it means to be a woman in today's society through topics such as identity, relationships, self-love, and more.
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Poemhood, our black revival

history, folklore & the Black experience: a young adult poetry anthology
2024
Featuring contributions from an award-winning, bestselling group of Black voices, past and present, this powerful poetry anthology elicits vital conversations about race, belonging, history and faith to highlight Black joy and pain.
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