New Releases by J. Patrick Lewis

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.

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.

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

An illustrated narrative poem about the life and achievements of the renowned Italian astronomer whose work changed the course of science.

A collection of poetry that celebrates monuments throughout the world, including Stonehenge, Versailles, Machu Picchu, the Eiffel Tower, and Mount Rushmore.

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

Two snowflakes named Crystal and Ivory travel on Santa''s sleigh and make their way through the wintry sky until they become part of a snowboy in Central Park.

Aided by Roberto Innocenti''s enchanting illustrations, readers can join J. Patrick Lewis''s narrator in puzzling out the literary identities of the visitors at a peculiar seaside resort.

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.

Many diverse creatures, including a beetle, a hawk, a whale, a dragonfly, a deer, a penguin, and a boy, converse about their habitats, which are all so different, but together make up the Earth.

Un illustrateur, qui n''est autre que Roberto Innocenti, part à la recherche de son imagination perdue et se retrouve devant une étrange auberge battue par les flots. Les clients ont tous quelque chose de particulier, mais en même temps un air qui nous est familier : marin à jambe de bois, chevalier à la triste figure, sirène cachant sous ses dentelles une queue de poisson... Il s''agit bien sûr de quelques-uns des plus célèbres héros littéraires de notre enfance, et tous semblent en quête d''une partie d''eux-mêmes.

Describes the changes the earth has experienced through the years and provides insight into the importance of global awareness and the connection with our environment.

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.

When the Queen of Trouble cannot sleep because all the beds she tries are uncomfortable, Isabella Abnormella saves the day by inventing the waterbed.

Birgitta, the brave princess, asks five children to disguise themselves as immortal goats and outsmart a dangerous band of outlaws threatening to take over the land.

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 nineteen haiku with themes from nature and the outdoors.

At the command of the Queen of Catmandoo, the crew of cats aboard "The Frisky Dog" set sail to find sticky-goo buns.

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

A cow''s magic milk restores youth to her owners and brings back the happiness they had tragically lost.