New Releases by J. Patrick Lewis

A collection of poems about the humor and magic of the Christmas season.

The wonderful wordplay of J. Patrick Lewis breathes new life into the speeches of Lincoln, the letters of Grant and Lee, and the moving human drama of our country''s Civil War. Lewis'' poignant poetry gives young readers a vivid insight into the brutal conflict that tore America apart. The author draws on primary-source books and articles to inspire each poem, bringing the ordinary and extraordinary voices of the Civil War to light. The book also includes a note from the Photo Editor on the authentic period images used throughout. Readers experience history directly as it was lived by Americans in the 1860s.

A collection of humorous poems and riddles, including haiku and rhyming quatrains, about American culture.

Clever puns and elaborately detailed, surreal artwork illuminate a collection of comically grim verses that can’t help but tickle the funny bone. Reader, if I had more time I’d say au revoir in rhyme, Sayonara, ciao in verse — But I have to catch a hearse. Peek inside Once Upon a Tomb and find twenty-two poems, each of which tells, in hilarious verse, the story of an untimely demise — from a school principal to a bully, a food critic to a cafeteria lady, an underwear salesman to a soccer player. Complemented by Simon Bartram’s deadpan illustrations, J. Patrick Lewis’s cryptic tour of headstones and epitaphs is silly, spooky — and far from grave.

In wonderfully evocative poems, the authors explore castles of history and fantasy that have facinated people for hundreds of years--Bunratty, Hearst, Tower of London, Himeji, Bran, and Olavinlinna.

This hilarious collection of offbeat poetry introduces senryu, a cousin of haiku featuring punchy and punny poems that tackle a range of child-friendly subjects. Full color.

Moving poetic lyrics and beautiful artwork combine to pay tribute to the noble character and accomplishments of Amelia Earhart, Ella Fitzgerald, and twelve other women.

Twenty-one entertaining, thought-provoking poems chronicle the good that people have done in service of others. Bypassing those of mere fame, this striking collection is a celebration of such persons as Gandhi, Rosa Parks, teachers, a thirteen-year-old child-labor crusader, firefighters, Cesar Chavez, a feisty nun, and: . . . the valiant and the brave. Those simple people known by Two simple words: They gave. Each portrait includes an expressive illustration and additional factual material, and an eloquent afterword tells of Mr. Lewis''s own childhood hero. This memorable book invites readers to explore the legacy of human generosity which lights the path for tomorrow''s heroes.

Warm funny illustrations that make this the perfect treat for any book lover.

Zany poems about animals by renowned children''s author J. Patrick Lewis. Full-page, full-color illustrations by Jerry King.

A collection of poems that describe people, places, and things associated with science, including oxygen, the ocean, and germs.

Contains poems about the world''s extinct animals.

A collection of poems that celebrate such notable firsts as the first American woman in space, the first king of rock ''n'' roll, the first man to run a four-minute mile, and the first person to create blue jeans.

Discusses the basic principles of nature, and also the beautiful ways that nature works.

A collection of humorous poems that describe where various animals would reside, if they could decide. Full-color illustrations.

A collection of poems each of which appears on the page in the shape of its subject so that the poem looks like whatever it''s about.

In this adaptation of a traditional Russian tale, a lazy boy catches an enchanted fish that offers him a deal: "If you throw me back in and let me swim free, I''ll give you anything you desire." For the lazy boy chores are no longer a problem. His newfound magic takes care of everything--but it also creates quite a stir among the villagers, eventually catching the attention of the Tsar himself--"and" his beautiful daughter. Full color.

A collection of poems from acclaimed duo that will have readers bugging out for more!From yellow jackets to termites, praying mantises to doodle-bugs, no "little bugger" has been overlooked in J. Patrick Lewis''s clever collection of verse paired with the outrageous and vibrant art of Victoria Chess. Young readers will squirm with delight at both commonly known insects such as the cricket and the ladybug, and lesser known ones such as the silverfish and stinkbug. All the creatures are presented with descriptions true to their natures but in fun and zany scenarios.

Three children visit the haunted house of Boo Scoggins on Halloween and experience scary sights and sounds.

Retells in verse the story of Noah''s ark which saves two of every kind of animal while a flood purges the earth.

in this wonderful new retelling of the Nativity story, all creatures great and small--from the majestic camels of the desert to the meekest dormouse--experience the wonder and joy of the coming Baby Jesus. Full color.

Twenty-eight rhyming riddles to solve with the help of clues from the illustrations.

Five new episodes in the friendship of the two hippopotamuses.

A collection of poems about animals, including the owl, hippo, and hornet.

Lost in a snowstorm on an English heath on Christmas Eve, Liddy and Will meet the magical and mysterious Wee Mary Fever, who summons St. Nick himself to take them home.

More than thirty mostly humorous poems about a variety of animals.