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Fourteen simple yet resonant poems, each written in the first person, celebrate the power of childhood from the perspectives of a rich variety of cultures. Echoing the diversity of the poets' voices, each illustration has been created in a different technique, such as wood-block carving, silk screen, watercolor and painted fabric. The words and images of these poets and artists are woven into a collection that also features a poem by a child and a piece of original artwork by a class of elementary school students. This very special book is sure to speak to young children who are just beginning to unravel the mystery of what sets them apart and what draws them together. Includes poems by Langston Hughes, A.A. Milne, Felice Holman, Karla Kuskin, Ashley Bryan, Keiko Narahashi and Elisa Kleven

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This outstanding multicultural anthology will introduce young readers to a generous range of artistic and literary styles...[An] eclectic and joyful volume * PUBLISHERS WEEKLY Starred Review *

This outstanding multicultural anthology will introduce young readers to a generous range of artistic and literary styles...[An] eclectic and joyful volume PUBLISHERS WEEKLY Starred Review

'This outstanding multicultural anthology will introduce young readers to a generous range of artistic and literary styles...[An] eclectic and joyful volume' PUBLISHERS WEEKLY Starred Review

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Children's Poet Laureate Mary Ann Hoberman is the author of more than thirty-five books for children, including the critically acclaimed A House Is a House for Me, which won a National Book Award, the New York Times bestselling You Read to Me, I'll Read to You, and the Sing-Along Stories series.

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