J. Patrick Lewis, der amtierende Kinder-Poesielauréat, schafft Verse, die sowohl verspielt als auch geistreich sind. Seine Arbeit zeichnet sich oft durch unerwartete Wendungen und clevere Wortspiele aus, die Poesie für junge Leser zugänglich und unterhaltsam machen. Lewis' unverwechselbarer Stil bereichert den Wortschatz und fördert die Wertschätzung für Rhythmus und Reim. Mit seinen fesselnden und originellen Gedichten bringt er Freude und weckt die Vorstellungskraft.
This paperback picture book features fresh, quirky poems by two picture-book poetry veterans which explore practically every kid's favorite topic: CARS! The U.S. Children's Poet Laureate and an award-winning children's poet join their prolific forces in this picture book of poems about cars. But they're not just any cars: there's the "Sloppy-Floppy-Nonstop-Jalopy" ("So unique there is no copy"); the Bathtub Limosine ("With hot water heating / And porcelain seating"); and the "High Heel Car." Each of the thirteen quirky, inventive poems will speak directly to the imaginations of children, as will Holmes's high-concept, detail-filled illustrations.
Known by many names in many languages, the polar bear remains one of the
Arctic's signature species, and as this poem reminds readers, it is 'far out
on disappearing sea ice, losing hold' in a world affected by climate change--
This collection features original, humorous poems by Children's Poet Laureate J. Patrick Lewis, bringing a delightful blend of whimsy and wit. Accompanied by vibrant illustrations from Caldecott Medal-winner Matthew Cordell, the book promises to engage young readers with its playful language and imaginative themes. Perfect for both reading aloud and personal enjoyment, it showcases the joy of poetry through a unique and entertaining lens.
Several Yarns Detailing The Legends, Myths, And Real-Life Adventures Of History's Most Notorious Seaman Told In Verse
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2 Lesestunden
Now, the real-life adventures and the myths of the 18th century Pirate King Edward Teach have inspired a thrilling collection of biographical poems by J. Patrick Lewis-collected in a picture-book format that will quicken the pulses and fire the imaginations of young adventurers everywhere.This dramatically illustrated book combines history, adventure, geography, and poetry in a treasure trove of rhymes about Blackbeard and his bloodthirsty seadogs. While Lewis's swashbuckling verse celebrates Blackbeard's mystique, the author's extensive historical note recovers the facts of Edward Teach's life from time-encrusted layers of legend.The spine-tingling poetry also explores many lesser-examined realities amid the mass of mythology inspired by Blackbeard. Each of these 14 poems is written in a distinctive style as Lewis explores different aspects of the pirate's life.Blackbeard's seaborne reign of terror also roars to life in carefully selected historical prints, dating back to the earliest known images of the Pirate King. The Pirate King is a rich chronicle of the most notorious pirate to ever scour the oceans. It's a book to be plundered and treasured by young dreamers with imagination in their blood, poetry in their bones, and a thirst for adventure on the high seas.
