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Good Books, Good Times!

Lee Bennett Hopkins

Lee Bennet Hopkins, noted anthologist and educator, has collected a group of witty and whimsical poems that celebrate the joy of reading. Karla Kuskin, Jack Prelutsky, and Arnold Lobel are just a few of the acclaimed children's book authors whose poems are joined into this delightful ode to the world of words. Wonderfully wacky illustrations by Harvey Stevenson help make this a rollicking good book--and a rollicking good time.

Book Details

  • Publisher: HarperCollins
  • Publish Date: Jan 26th, 2000
  • Pages: 32
  • Language: English
  • Edition: undefined - undefined
  • Dimensions: 8.96in - 6.98in - 0.11in - 0.21lb
  • EAN: 9780064462228
  • Recommended age: 04-08
  • Categories: Poetry - GeneralLanguage Arts - Vocabulary & SpellingReaders - Beginner

About the Author

Stevenson, Harvey: - Harvey Stevenson attended Trinity College in Connecticut and the School of Visual Arts in New York City, where he later worked as an art director in advertising. He now lives in Paris, France with his wife and son.
Hopkins, Lee Bennett: -

Noted poet Lee Bennett Hopkins has edited or authored numerous books for children, including the I Can Read Books Hamsters, Shells, and Spelling Bees; A Pet for Me: Poems; and the ALA Notable Children's Book Surprises. The recipient of a Christopher Award and the University of Southern Mississippi's Medallion for "lasting contributions to children's literature," Mr. Hopkins lives in Florida.

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Praise for this book

"The message runs through this arresting book with appropriately compellingforce: pick up a book and read." -- "Publishers Weekly"'A superb choice for avowed book lovers as well as for reluctant readers."-- "School Library Journal"'A treasure of an anthology." -- "Kirkus Reviews"