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Animal poetry. Board books. Haiku. Juvenile works. Nature poetry. Picture books. Poetry Poetry. poetry. Poésie.Latham, Irene
Summary: This beautiful poetry collection introduces readers to the art of found poetry as the poet writes a 37-line poem, "Nest," then finds 160 smaller poems within it. What can you find in a poem about a robin's nest? Irene Latham masterfully discovers "nestlings" or smaller poems about an astonishing variety of subjects--emotions, wild animals, natural landmarks on all seven continents, even planets...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Wordsong, an imprint of Boyds Mills & Kane 2020
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 811 LATMoore, Clement Clarke
Summary: "On the night of Christmas Eve, a family of bears settles down to sleep until Papa Bear is awakened by a racket outside. Polar bear Santa in a sleigh pulled by eight dog-deer brings festive commotion and joy to the classic holiday tale."--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Sourcebooks Jabberwocky 2024
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Summary: After a courtship voyage of a year and a day, Owl and Pussy finally buy a ring from Piggy and are blissfully married.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Putnam & Grosset 1996
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Summary: The animals in the dark woods are secretive, their inner lives a mystery. The stealthy bobcat, the inquisitive raccoon, and the dignified bear waking up from his winter nap are just a few of the glorious animals featured in this collection of poems and woodland scenes.--page [2] of cover.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Candlewick Press 2020
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: JE ELLFlorian, Douglas
Summary: A collection of poems celebrating animals, from weasels to hammerhead sharks.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Beach Lane Books 2022
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 811 FLOCopies Available at East Bay
1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 811 FLOBrunelle, Lynn
Summary: "These gross and engrossing haiku highlight thirteen animals (and a few fungi) and the exceptionally icky things they do! Accompanied by bonus facts that will delight--and disgust--readers of all ages"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Millbrook Press 2024
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 811 BRUFrost, Helen
Summary: Simple poetic language and close-up photographs invite readers to explore all the baby animals who are born during spring.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Candlewick Press 2017
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE FROCopies Available at Peninsula
1 available in Juvenile, Call number: JE FROLevinson, Suzy
Summary: "What? You've never seen animals in pants? A dog in yoga pants, a goat in overalls, a yak in slacks? Animals in Pants presents a parade of impeccable poems about animals wearing perfectly pressed pants." -- inside front jacket flap.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Cameron Kids, Cameron + Company 2023
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Summary: A collection of twenty-eight rhymes introduces children to such characters as a gardening giraffe, a big blue goose, and poodles eating oodles of noodles.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Greenwillow Books 2007
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: JE Poetry PrelutskyCarle, Eric.
Summary: An illustrated collection of poems by a variety of authors describing the peculiarities of pets and wild and domestic animals.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Philomel Books 1989
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J 811 CARCopies Available at Interlochen
1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: JE Animal CarleDavies, Nicola
Summary: A collection of fifty-three original poems that celebrate the sea in all its changing moods.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Candlewick Press 2018
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 821 DAVSmith, Danna
Summary: "Each haiku in this lift-the-flap board book will have readers guessing the animal it describes--with the answer revealed under a flap on each page! With lovely text, sweet illustrations, and cute creatures, this lyrical and interactive book is a joy to read!"-- provided by publisher.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Little Simon, an imprint of Simon & Scuster Children's Publishing Division 2023
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Summary: When you are outside on a summer's day, have you ever seen fine powder on a flower or floating on the breeze? That's pollen, almost invisible, waiting for the only thing it needs -- a ride on the wind, or a wing, or a feather. And it's the pollinators, small and mighty, who hold the world together with their work.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Candlewick Press 2024
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE FROCopies Available at Woodmere
1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE FROSierra, Judy.
Summary: Each of twenty-six poems describes the antics and habits of a zany classroom pet whose name begins with a different letter of the alphabet.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Harcourt 2000
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE FIC SierrHosford, Kate
Summary: Presents a collection of poems about animal sleep habits.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Running Press Kids 2019
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 811 HOSSidman, Joyce.
Summary: "Discover the hidden world of the meadow in this unique combination of poetry riddles and science wisdom"--Jacket.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Houghton Mifflin 2006
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 811.54 SIDWilson, Karma.
Summary: A collection of eighteen short poems celebrating love and friendship between animals, from cats and sheep to giraffes and crocodiles.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Margaret K. McElderry Books 2005
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE FICTION Wilson 2005Copies Available at East Bay
1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE WILRuddock, Nicholas
Summary: "Would you help a tiny fragile snake? Fifteen poems explore close encounters with animals ... and choosing to respond tenderly. Whether it's helping a hummingbird escape, respecting a bear's habitat, admiring a heron's beauty, or giving way to ants at a picnic, the human response in these poems is to do no harm, and to help whenever possible. The poems follow a seasonal progression, ending with...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Groundwood Books/House of Anansi Press 2024
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 811 RUDDahl, Roald.
Summary: A collection of humorous poems about amazing or nasty creatures, including a flying cow, a pig who turns the tables on a farmer, and crocodiles, lions, and anteaters who delight in devouring people.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Puffin Books 1986
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Summary: A collection of poems about the creatures of the sea, including the limpet, crab, and conger eel.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Knopf 2000
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 821.914 HUGLevy, Debbie
Summary: Pairs photos from a National Geographic photographer with poems to present the letters of the alphabet and pay tribute to the diversity of the animal world.
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Publisher / Publication Date: National Geographic 2021
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Summary: A collection of silly verses about various creatures that live in the ocean, including crabs, swordfish, whales, and polar bears.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Tiger Tales 2002
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE FIC AndreAndreae, Giles
Summary: A poetic exploration of the hippos, leopards, chimpanzees, and other animals found in the jungle.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Tiger Tales 2002
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Summary: A collection of poems explores the dynamic relationship between predators and prey.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Candlewick Studio, an imprint of Candlewick Press 2019