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42) Meow ruff
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Pub. Date
[2006]
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A story in concrete poetry in which a dog slips out of his house and meets a white cat left alone on the street. Together their adventure begins.
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Series
Pub. Date
©2005.
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The first photograph, "The Night Before Christmas," features a gingerbread house, Christmas cookies, candles, bulbs, and more. "Visions of Sugarplums" is an abstract composition of Christmas confections; and "Such a Clatter!" is a dynamic explosion of objects. In "It Must Be Saint Nick," Santa is shown in shadow; and in "A Bundle of Toys," the presents in Santa's sack are revealed as a magnificent jumble. The final photograph, "Happy Christmas to...
50) Locomotion
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.7 - AR Pts: 2
Description
In a series of poems, eleven-year-old Lonnie writes about his life, after the death of his parents, separated from his younger sister, living in a foster home, and finding his poetic voice at school.
53) Mathematickles!
Author
Pub. Date
[2003]
Description
A collection of poems written in the form of mathematical problems and grouped according to seasonal themes.
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.5 - AR Pts: 1
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"As a curious little chipmunk leaves his nest to greet the twilight, he gazes at the glittering sky above him. He can't help but also notice the sparkling dewdrops on a spider's web, the lights of the fireflies, and the shimmers of moonlight on the water. 'How I wonder what you are!' marvels the tiny creature, launching a dreamlike quest to reach for the stars."--Amazon.com.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG+ - BL: 6.3 - AR Pts: 2
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Juan Francisco Manzano was born in 1797 into the household of wealthy slaveowners in Cuba. He spent his early years at the side of his owner's wife, entertaining her friends. His poetry was his outlet, reflecting the beauty and cruelty of his world. Written in verse.