David Elliott
Author
Language
English
Description
David Elliott turns a classic on its head: this rough and rowdy retelling of the Minotaur myth in verse will have readers reevaluating one of mythology's most infamous monsters. Garnering six starred reviews, this update of the timeless story of Theseus and the Minotaur has been called zbeautifully clever,y za literary feast fit for the gods,y "powerful and engrossing," "irresistible, slick, and sharp," "a genre of its own," and "rude...crude, and...
4) On the farm
Author
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
2008
Language
English
Description
Gives a view of the world of the family farm.
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
"When Robyn and his brothers are turned into ravens through the work of a curse, their younger sister is their only hope for them to become human again. Though she's never met them, April is determined to restore her brothers' humanity. But what will become of Robyn, who has discovered a much greater affinity to the air than to the earth-bound lives of his family?"--Jacket
7) On the wing
Author
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
An illustrated collection of poems introduces young readers to fifteen different types of birds.
"Concise, witty verse and gorgeous illustrations allow readers to marvel up close at more than fifteen birds and make for a book that is sure to be beloved by birders of all ages"--Jacket flap.
9) Knitty Kitty
Author
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Language
English
Description
Knitty Kitty is knitting a scarf, a hat, and some mittens for her kittens, but when night falls and the snow comes down, the kittens request a blanket to keep them warm Knitty Kitty has a better idea.
10) The two Tims
Author
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
Two Tims. Best friends. Forever?
11) In the past
Author
Language
English
Description
Chronologically organized by epoch, this poetic introduction to the dinosaur world illuminates a host of creatures both novel and familiar, ranging from the mysterious trilobite to the famed Tyrannosaurus rex. Includes dinosaur facts.
Author
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
"Baabwaa is a sheep who loves to knit. Wooliam is a sheep who loves to read. It sounds a bit boring, but they like it. Then, quite unexpectedly, a third sheep shows up. A funny-looking sheep who wears a tattered wool coat and has long, dreadfully decaying teeth. Wooliam, being well-read, recognizes their new acquaintance: the Wolf in Sheep's Clothing! The wolf is so flattered to discover his literary reputation precedes him that he stops trying to...
14) In the wild
Author
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
c2010
Language
English
Description
A woodcut-illustrated collection of poems that celebrates wild animals.
15) In the woods
Author
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
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.
18) At the pond
Author
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
Witty poems and luminous illustrations celebrate a day at the pond.
19) Color the sky
Author
Publisher
Little, Brown and Company
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
"A story that celebrates the many colors of birds and the wonder of first flight"--
20) At the poles
Author
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"[An] illustrated poetic ode to the creatures that inhabit the North and South poles. The stark, cold landscapes of Earth's poles may seem inhospitable, but their snowy hollows and glacial waters hide an astounding variety of creatures, from the tiny, fascinating tardigrade to the mysterious giant squid, from the fleet-footed Arctic hare to the majestic polar bear"--Provided by publisher.