Hopkinss Kinderlyrik zeichnet sich durch Lebendigkeit und Rhythmus aus, der bei jungen Lesern auf natürliche Weise Anklang findet. Seine Werke feiern oft die Freuden des Alltags und regen die Fantasie an. Durch seine sorgfältig zusammengestellten Anthologien führt er Kinder in die Welt der Poesie ein und fördert ihre Wertschätzung für Sprache. Seine Hingabe an die Kinderliteratur, insbesondere an die Poesie, hat auf diesem Gebiet einen unauslöschlichen Eindruck hinterlassen.
The anthology explores the human experience through a collection of universal poems that delve into emotions, perceptions, and understandings. It showcases the voices of poets from diverse backgrounds, highlighting their unique expressions. Accompanied by illustrations depicting people of all ages and backgrounds, the book emphasizes the shared nature of human feelings and insights, making it a rich tapestry of cultural perspectives.
New and old stories mix realism and fantasy to provide cheers and shudders, all in fun, provoked by a variety of ghosts and specters
A delightful collection of witty and whimsical poems celebrates the joy of reading, featuring works from acclaimed children's authors like Karla Kuskin, Jack Prelutsky, and Arnold Lobel. Accompanied by wonderfully wacky illustrations from Harvey Stevenson, this anthology promises to be a rollicking good time, engaging young readers with its playful exploration of words and imagination.
Silly Dino Poems
What if your favorite dinosaurs could sing and play like you? Find out in these delightfully dizzy poems!
Exploring grammar through the unique perspectives of lively punctuation marks, this collection features original poems by renowned poets. Each poem is paired with imaginative illustrations by Bloch, enhancing the playful and educational experience. Selected by anthologist Hopkins, the book serves as a creative introduction to the world of grammar, combining art and literature in a full-color format that captivates readers of all ages.
Set against the backdrop of the 1950s, the narrative explores the challenges faced by young Lee Bennett Hopkins, including his parents' divorce and an unstable home life. Through a series of poignant autobiographical poems, he reflects on his childhood memories, particularly of his cherished grandmother, while expressing his dreams of becoming a writer. The collection powerfully conveys the emotions, struggles, and aspirations of a boy navigating a tumultuous time.
Exploring the surprising connections between math and daily life, this collection of poems covers a wide array of topics, including multiplication, division, fractions, time, counting, and measurement. Each poem creatively illustrates how mathematical concepts are woven into our everyday experiences, making math accessible and engaging for readers. The vibrant full-color illustrations enhance the playful approach to learning about math.
How would a clock, nightlight, or teddy bear say good night? In this enchanting poetry collection, Lee Bennett Hopkins and thirteen other poets imagine the wishes whispering through a young girl’s bedroom as she falls asleep. The bookshelf’s stories curl through her head; the pillow transforms into a hot air balloon; the rocking horse waits expectantly for tomorrow’s adventures. Stunning gouache illustrations by Jen Corace offer new details to discover with every reading. Perfect for bedtime reading and re-reading, Night Wishes will transport young readers into a wonderful, whimsical world of dreams. Includes poems by…
Celebrated poet Lee Bennett Hopkins shares a diverse collection of poems that ask (with the help of Newbery medalist Lois Lowry, former US Children's Poet Laureate J. Patrick Lewis, and others), "Who do you want to be?" Kids can imagine pretending and dressing up in this playful poetry collection, flexing their creative muscles and bucking stereotypes. (Who says that girls can't be knights and boys can't be mermaids?) Fifteen poets write about who they might like to be, musing what life would be like as a wizard, a firefighter, a video-game inventor, and more. "There is nothing better than being yourself. You are unique and special in every way. Once in a while it might be fun to think about becoming someone (or something!) else. Who would you like to be? Imagine that you're someone else!" --Lee Bennett Hopkins
Exploring the world of inventions, this book highlights how creativity can lead to both grand and simple innovations, from roller coasters to crayons. It emphasizes that inventors come from all walks of life, including scientists and children, showcasing the power of imagination in creating everyday items like Popsicles, basketballs, and Band-Aids. The narrative encourages readers to appreciate the origins of these inventions and the inventive spirit within everyone.