J. Patrick Lewis
Author
Publisher
Chronicle Books
Pub. Date
c2009
Language
English
Description
Thirteen witty and wacky poems pose riddles that challenge readers to "Name That Book." With a glass slipper here and a spiderweb there, Lynn Munsinger's adorable illustrations lead young readers to the solutions. From Goodnight Moon to Madeline, children and parents alike will delight in recognizing their most cherished stories.
Author
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
c2007
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
In compelling poetry, the spirit of Frederick Douglas, John Brown, and William Tecumseh Sherman comes alive. So does the heart-rending tale of a Confederate son and Union father, the desperate struggle of boys fighting like men, the horrifying shrieks of the wounded, and the pitiful plight of a toil-weary slave.
One poetic letter finds distraught parents aching for a son who hasn't been heard from in months. While another spotlights a wounded lad...