Collection: Junior Non-Fiction Language & Literature

"Introduces and defines essential elements of writing poetry accompanied by compelling writing prompts for practicing new skills. Real-life author bios and excerpts enhance skills and understanding"--

A collection of poems evoking the world and feelings of childhood.

Moving from make-believe worlds to curiosity and descriptions of simple pleasures, these poems capture a child's wonder, imagination, and fascination with everyday things.

A collection of nursery rhymes in English and Chinese, some originating from each tradition, interspersed with facts about Chinese culture and traditions.

An illustrated retelling of nineteen fables and tales from China, each of which features a nugget of ancient folk wisdom and introduces aspects of traditional Chinese culture and lore.

"The origin stories of each Chinese dish told using the framework of Chinese cuisine--oftentimes based in folklore, both ancient and contemporary"-- Provided by publisher.

"It's the most wonderful time of the year, and this richly illustrated treasury celebrates everything there is to love about the holiday season! It's filled with favorite Christmas stories and songs as well as original poems from Lee Bennett Hopkins, Naomi Shihab Nye, and others; original recipes...

Who delivers presents to baby sharks at Christmas? Santa Jaws. What do you call an elf who has just won the lottery? Welfy. How does Rudolph know when Christmas is coming? He looks at his calen-deer. Stuffed full of festive fun, this book has over 300 Christmas jokes, including cracking one-liner...