Jumping Off Library Shelves

Illustrated by Jane Manning
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$17.95 US
On sale Sep 08, 2015 | 32 Pages | 9781590789247

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Here is the library! Fifteen poems celebrate the thrill of getting your first library card, the excitement of story hour, the fun of using the computer, the pride of reading to the dog, and the joy of discovering that the librarian understands you and knows exactly which books you'll love.

The poems in this engaging picture book are compiled by noted poet and anthologist Lee Bennett Hopkins.All pay homage to the marvels of books and reading. Accompanied by Jane Manning's colorful, imaginative illustrations, this collection celebrates the magic of libraries and is a must for every school and public library -- and it's ideal for anyone who loves to visit their local library, too!
Lee Bennett Hopkins is a poet and anthologist and has been honored with the Christopher Award, the University of Southern Mississippi's Medallion for "lasting contributions to children's literature," and the NCTE Award for Excellence. View titles by Lee Bennett Hopkins
Jane Manning lives in Connecticut with her dog, Nellie. She attended Paier College of Art in Hamden and has illustrated a number of books. These include Cindy Ellen, A Wild Western Cinderella by Susan Lowell (Harper Collins), which won the Western Writers of America Storyteller Award for 2001. She also illustrated the New York Times bestseller, The Witch Who was Afraid of Witches by Alice Low (Harper Trophy), and Cobweb Christmas by Shirley Climo (Harper Collins). Jane also illustrated a series of pop-up books for Harper Collins, as well as the Black Cat Club series of books. View titles by Jane Manning

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Here is the library! Fifteen poems celebrate the thrill of getting your first library card, the excitement of story hour, the fun of using the computer, the pride of reading to the dog, and the joy of discovering that the librarian understands you and knows exactly which books you'll love.

The poems in this engaging picture book are compiled by noted poet and anthologist Lee Bennett Hopkins.All pay homage to the marvels of books and reading. Accompanied by Jane Manning's colorful, imaginative illustrations, this collection celebrates the magic of libraries and is a must for every school and public library -- and it's ideal for anyone who loves to visit their local library, too!

Author

Lee Bennett Hopkins is a poet and anthologist and has been honored with the Christopher Award, the University of Southern Mississippi's Medallion for "lasting contributions to children's literature," and the NCTE Award for Excellence. View titles by Lee Bennett Hopkins
Jane Manning lives in Connecticut with her dog, Nellie. She attended Paier College of Art in Hamden and has illustrated a number of books. These include Cindy Ellen, A Wild Western Cinderella by Susan Lowell (Harper Collins), which won the Western Writers of America Storyteller Award for 2001. She also illustrated the New York Times bestseller, The Witch Who was Afraid of Witches by Alice Low (Harper Trophy), and Cobweb Christmas by Shirley Climo (Harper Collins). Jane also illustrated a series of pop-up books for Harper Collins, as well as the Black Cat Club series of books. View titles by Jane Manning

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