Hailstones and Halibut Bones

English

ISBN: 0385244843

EAN: 9780385244848

Category: Juvenile Nonfiction / Poetry / General/Poetry / General/

Publisher: Random House Childrens Books

Release Date: 05/19/1989

Age Range: 5-8

Synopsis: What is orange? What is pink? What is white? Since its original publication in 1961,Hailstones and Halibut Bones, Mary ONeills renowned work of poetry about the colors of the spectrum, has become a modern childrens classic. In 12 vivid poems, ONeill explores and celebrates colors, showing how each one can be heard, touched, smelled, and seen. John Wallners lavish illustrations, added to the book upon its reissue in 1989, perfectly complement ONeills rich, rhythmic language. Children, parents, educators, and librarians continue to be engaged by this book, a true adventure in poetry and color. Mary ONeillsHailstones and Halibut Boneswas published in 1961, becoming an instant classic. John Wallner is the award-winning illustrator of more than 30 books for children. From the Hardcover edition.

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Hailstones and Halibut Bones

Illustrated: Yes

Format: Hardcover

Height: 0.45 inches

Width: 6.53 inches

Length: 9.58 inches

Weight: 9.77 oz

Pages: 64