Surprises (1984)

by Lee Bennett Hopkins (Editor)

Other authors: Megan Lloyd (Illustrator)

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A collection of short poems by Marchette Chute, Myra Cohn Livingston, Aileen Fisher, Lee Bennett Hopkins, and other authors.

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The 38 poems in this popular beginning reader anthology are simple, short, and rhyming. Topics include kid-friendly subjects such as pets, vehicles, cooking, and space, with plenty of silliness to spark giggles.

PlumfieldCH | Sep 22, 2023 |

Nice introduction to poetry for small children. I wish libraries (at least the ones I've used) had a better system for making 'non-fiction' more appealing - the only time we ever go down those rows is when writing a research paper and that's just not right. This was recommended to me - now I see that I'll have to check out what else is on the 811.54 shelf.... (

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‘These thirty-eight poems offer beginning readers a chance to try some verse. With drawings that pack a lot of action, a friendly book that will connect with everyday lives and lend a little music along the way.’ —BL. Notable Children's Books of 1984 (ALA)Best Books of 1984 (SLJ)Children's Books of 1984 (Library of Congress)

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Author name	Role	Type of author	Work?	Status
Hopkins, Lee Bennett	Editor	primary author	all editions	confirmed
Lloyd, Megan	Illustrator	secondary author	all editions	confirmed

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I Can Read! (Level 3)

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Texas Bluebonnet Award (Nominee – 1987)

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CCBC Choices (Poetry – 1984)

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Surprises

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1984

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To William C. Morris - a good book friend - LBH

For Judy and Stan - MI

First words

When I grow up I plan to keep
Eleven cats and let them sleep
On any bedspread that they wish
And feed them people's tuna fish.

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English

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811.540809282

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A collection of short poems by Marchette Chute, Myra Cohn Livingston, Aileen Fisher, Lee Bennett Hopkins, and other authors.

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"These thirty-eight poems offer beginning readers a chance to try some verse. With drawings that pack a lot of action, a friendly book that will connect with everyday lives and lend a little music along the way." - BL. Notable Children's Books of 1984 (ALA)
Best Books of 1984 (SLJ)
Children's Books of 1984 (Library of Congress)

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