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A Pocketful of Poems
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4 out of 5
Based on 11 Ratings and 5 Reviews

Book Description
Tiana has a pocketful of words: green words like spring, night words like moon, and words with wings, like angel. Each word is the inspiration for a pair of poems- one, lyrical free verse and the other, haiku. The paired poems reflect Tiana's lively spirit and urban outlook and are showcased in Javaka Steptoe's inventive collages, which include a wide range of materials, from faucet handles to pum... More
Book Information
PublisherClarion Books
BindingHardcover (2 editions)
Reading LevelAges 4-8
# of Pages32
ISBN-100395938686
ISBN-13978-0395938683
Publication Date01/22/2001
The Creators
About Nikki Grimes (Author) : Nikki Grimes is a published author of children's books and young adult books. Some of the published credits of Nikki Grimes include Barack Obama: Son of Promise, Child of Hope, Thanks a Million, The R... more
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About Javaka Steptoe (Illustrator) : Javaka Steptoe is a published author, editor, illustrator, and a narrator of children's books. Some of the published credits of Javaka Steptoe include Rain Play, The Jones Family Express.
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