Bøger af J. Patrick Lewis

"Lewis's poetics are perfectly complemented by Kelley's evocative pastel illustrations, which both inspire and unsettle." –New York TimesThey went by many names, but the world came to know them best as the Harlem Hellfighters. Two thousand strong, these black Americans from New York picked up brass instruments—under the leadership of famed bandleader and lieutenant James Reese Europe—to take the musical sound of Harlem into the heart of war. From the creators of the 2012 Boston Globe–Horn Book Award Honor Book, And the Soldiers Sang, this remarkable narrative nonfiction rendering of WWI -- and American -- history uses free-verse poetry and captivating art to tell century-old story of hellish combat, racist times, rare courage, and inspired music.

Known by many names in many languages, the polar bear remains one of the Arctic's signature species, and as this poem reminds readers, it is "far out on disappearing sea ice, losing hold" in a world affected by climate change.

Who is making all this mischief? It''s not the puppy! Short rhyming lines in this board book pose a toddler-appropriate whodunit and expressive art shows the true culprits. Little ones will chime on the repeated title refrain and will delight in the surprise ending—when of course—it finally IS the puppy.

"Great potential for interaction between a baby and the reader who shares it." —Kirkus Reviews   Who is making all the mischief in this house? It's not the baby!   As you giggle along with the funny scenarios in this family's home, you might be tempted to blame it on the baby, but you'd be wrong. Clues in the art show the true culprits: big sister drew on the wall; a little mouse stole some cake. Little ones will chime in on the repeated title refrain and will delight in the surprise ending—when of course—it finally IS the baby.   Expertly crafted by well-known author J. Patrick Lewis and debut author Leigh Lewis, the short rhyming text makes this an easy read-aloud for babies and toddlers. Maddie Frost's friendly characters, simple lines, and fun textures will draw in young readers. A perfect gift for baby showers and new parents. Don't miss It's Not the Puppy from the same authors and illustrator.  Don't miss the mischief of It's Not the Puppy as well!

A zany, fun book of 19 poems that will have kids learning without even realizing it!

Poems framed as epitaphs for extinct prehistoric animals hit the proverbial (coffin) nail on the head in this darkly humorous collection from expert poets Jane Yolen and J. Patrick Lewis.Macabre, ironic, and witty epitaphs share how prehistoric creatures like the terror bird, the woolly mammoth, and the T-rex met their demise.  The ever-entertaining J. Patrick Lewis and the inimitable Jane Yolen offer a collection organized by era, with posthumous poems paired with short secondary text providing additional, factual information about each creature.

When words in verse are paired with the awesomeness of nature, something magical happens!

Children's Poet Laureate J. Patrick Lewis and the inimitable Jane Yolen team up in this ironic and witty take on the last moments in the lives of a variety of animals. Each satirical poem in this darkly humorous collection is an epitaph of a different animal. Grouped by animal type, these posthumous poems are full of clever wordplay and macabre humor that will appeal to kids (and adults) of all ages. From the humble chicken to the great blue whale, this laugh-out-loud poetry collection is sure to be a hit at storytimes and around Halloween.

Authored by none other than the former US Children's Poet Laureate, J. Patrick Lewis, this collection of animal-focused jokes and riddles will keep kids reading, rhyming, and laughing like a hyena.

Perfect for browsing, reading aloud, or enjoying cover to cover, this bold entry into the poetry field inspires even as it informs children about the creatures in the world around them. It includes chapters on the Noisy, Quiet, Big, Strange and other ones in between.