Tour the USA in clever rhyme full of humorous twists and mischievous wordplay! Using a variety of poetic forms, including haiku and rhyming quatrains, J. Patrick Lewis' delightful collection of poems about American culture is unerringly witty. From playful to wry to mischievously funny--whether it's poking good-natured fun at the Census Bureau or celebrating the vast regional differences in America or turning each state's initials into a guessing game--each poem offers a unique and insightful peek into everyday Americana. ...
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Tour the USA in clever rhyme full of humorous twists and mischievous wordplay! Using a variety of poetic forms, including haiku and rhyming quatrains, J. Patrick Lewis' delightful collection of poems about American culture is unerringly witty. From playful to wry to mischievously funny--whether it's poking good-natured fun at the Census Bureau or celebrating the vast regional differences in America or turning each state's initials into a guessing game--each poem offers a unique and insightful peek into everyday Americana. With humorous illustrations that reflect the clever verse, Good Mornin', Ms. America is an appealing invitation to enjoy our nation in all its multi-faceted glory! J. Patrick Lewis is an award-winning, critically acclaimed poet who has published over 40 children's picture books, many of which have received starred reviews in Publisher's Weekly, Booklist, Horn Book, School Library Journal, and Kirkus Reviews. His poems have also appeared in numerous children's magazines and over 70 anthologies. In addition to reviewing children's books for The New York Times, Pat is a popular keynote speaker at literature conferences. Admired for his clever wordplay, insightful wit, and passion for introducing poetry in the classroom, Pat is also a frequent guest author at elementary schools and teachers' workshops. Mark Clapsadle is a graduate of The Art Institute of Pittsburgh and has over 30 years experience as an illustrator and fine artist. Throughout his career, he has illustrated numerous children's books, including Mugambi&
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Very Good. Very Good condition. Very Good dust jacket. A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain light spine creasing or a few markings such as an owner's name, short gifter's inscription or light stamp. Bundled media such as CDs, DVDs, floppy disks or access codes may not be included.
Add this copy of Good Mornin' Ms. America to cart. $31.52, good condition, Sold by Bonita rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Newport Coast, CA, UNITED STATES, published 2006 by Brighter Child.
