Irene Latham
1) Be a bridge
Author
Language
English
Description
"Upbeat rhyming verse and colorful illustrations of a diverse group of students invite readers to "be a bridge" by taking actions that foster inclusivity, respect, and connection"--
3) Snail's ark
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
As a large storm approaches, snails Esther and Solomon make their way to the ark.
Author
Pub. Date
2022
Edition
Unabridged
Language
English
Description
Inspired by "The Twelve Days of Christmas," this picture book, adapted for audio, presents the many different forms that kindness can take, from veteran picture book author Irene Latham.
On the first day of kindness,
I will give to you a hug that’s warm and true.
There are many ways to be kind. Follow one girl as she expresses gratitude through kind deeds all her own—a smile or encouraging word or even...
On the first day of kindness,
I will give to you a hug that’s warm and true.
There are many ways to be kind. Follow one girl as she expresses gratitude through kind deeds all her own—a smile or encouraging word or even...
Author
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Appears on list
Description
"Organized as a dictionary, entries in this book for middle-grade readers present words related to creating a better, more inclusive world. Each word is explored via a poem, a quote from an inspiring person, and a short personal anecdote from one of the co-authors, a prompt for how to translate the word into action, and an illustration"--
11) Wild peace
Author
Pub. Date
2021.
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
Description
"A mindfulness picture book about finding solace in the natural world"--
Author
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
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Description
Chronicles the story of the last Africans brought illegally to the United States on the Clotilda in 1860.
1859. The transatlantic slave trade has been banned for more than fifty years, and the South is facing the threat of a civil war. Timothy Maeher resents the government interference in his right to make a living. Making a bet that he can smuggle enslaved Africans into the United States without being caught, he commissions the Clotilda, and brings...
Author
Pub. Date
[2020]
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
Description
"This beautiful poetry collection introduces readers to the art of found poetry as the poet writes a 37-line poem, "Nest," then finds 160 smaller poems within it. What can you find in a poem about a robin's nest? Irene Latham masterfully discovers "nestlings" or smaller poems about an astonishing variety of subjects--emotions, wild animals, natural landmarks on all seven continents, even planets and constellations. Each poem is a glorious spark of...
Author
Pub. Date
[2016]
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
Description
"In these vivid poems, blueberries are flavor-filled fireworks, cucumbers are a fleet of green submarines in a wicker sea, lettuce tastes like butter and pepper and salt, but sometimes I crunch into a leaf the very same flavor as rain. The unexpected, ingenious imagery and enticing artwork in this collection will inspire the imaginations of young readers, and show how poetry can be as fresh and delicious as the farmers market produce it celebrates."--Provided...
Author
Pub. Date
[2023]
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
Description
"Footprints forever etched in time. A commemorative patch from a tragic flight. Two golf balls, still lodged in frozen dust 238,900 miles away. From the amusing to the poignant, The Museum on the Moon introduces readers to the mysterious objects left on the lunar surface since humans arrived in 1969. Part history, part poetry, heartwarming and haunting, and illustrated with breathtaking graphite drawings, The Museum on the Moon is a moving exhibit...
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