New Releases by J. Patrick Lewis

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.

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

Based on true events, this tale recounts the 1911 theft of history''s most famous portrait, Leonardo da Vinci''s MONA LISA, through the spririted narration of the proud thief himself.

Contains poems about the world''s extinct animals.

''One lazy grey afternoon, as I was sitting in my studio, my imagination, apparently angry at being ignored, took a holiday - and never returned.''On an afternoon like any other, an artist''s imagination abruptly disappears - and never returns. His quest to recover it leads him to The Last Resort, a remote seaside hotel inhabited by some extraordinary guests. As he searches for his lost imagination, he soon finds that he is not the only one looking for something . . .

Contains poems about the world''s extinct animals.

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.

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.

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 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.

This deliciously jubilant potluck of poetry invites children to dig right in--a most memorable "meal" for eager bookworms. 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.

A collection of humorous poems that are riddles as well as rhymes.

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.

Five new episodes in the friendship of the two hippopotamuses.

A collection of nineteen haiku with themes from nature and the outdoors.

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.

Witty verse describing 35 animals.

A delightful collection of poems, one for each month of the year and a final poem that draws all of the months together. Lewis''s poems combine with Hall''s ebullient illustrations to evoke the differences between the months as well as the unity of the year. Full color.

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