Akron Public Library

A boy who turns into a TV set and a girl who eats a whale are only two of the characters in a collection of humorous poetry illustrated with the author's own drawings.

"Amid the snow-covered woods, a young woman takes in the silent, overwhelming beauty of the natural world around her, all the while knowing that she has miles yet to travel on that dark, frosty night"--Jacket flap.

Celebrates the shape of a spiral in nature, from rushing rivers to flower buds and even the shape of an ear.

Illustrations accompany couplets describing things that go together naturally, such as "Sand with sea" and especially "you with me."

A collection of short humorous poems in the nursery rhyme tradition.

"Maya Angelou's brave, defiant poem celebrates the courage within each of us, young and old. From the scary thought of panthers in the park to the unsettling scene of a new classroom, fearsome images are summoned and dispelled by the power of faith in ourselves. Angelou's strong verse is matched by the daring vision of artist Jean-Michel Basquiat, whose childlike style reveals the powerful emotions and fanciful imaginings of youth. Together, Angelou's...

An illustrated adaptation of Ogden Nash's poem about a fearless little girl named Isabel, featuring text as originally published in the 1930s. Includes an audio CD.

A collection of twelve poems describing the activities in a child's life and the changes in the weather as the year moves from January to December.

Clement Clarke Moore's popular ode to Christmas Eve comes to life through the illustrations of Jon Goodell and Accord Publishing's exclusive AniMotion treatment, adding movement and depth to this beloved tale--from a locomotive circling the Christmas tree to the flickering flame of a candle.

Join us in this beautifully illustrated telling of the classic Christmas story. This large storybook features thicker pages to allow for reading over and over again without traditional wear and tear, making ...