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Dark emperor & other poems of the night / written by Joyce Sidman ; illustrated by Rick Allen.

Author/creator Sidman, Joyce
Format Book and Print
Publication InfoBoston [Mass.] : Houghton Mifflin Books for Children, 2010.
Description29 pages : color illustrations ; 27 x 28 cm
Supplemental Content Publisher description
Supplemental Content Contributor biographical information
Subject(s)
Night--Juvenile poetry.
Forest animals--Juvenile poetry.
Children's poetry, American.
Variant title Dark emperor and other poems of the night
Contents Welcome to the night -- Snail at moonrise -- Love poem of the primrose moth -- Dark emperor -- Oak after dark -- Night-spider's advice -- I an a baby porcupette -- Cricket speaks -- The mushrooms come -- Ballad of the wandering eft -- Bat wraps up -- Moon's lament.
Abstract A collection of poems that celebrates the wonder, mystery, and danger of the night and describes the many things that hide in the dark.
Local noteLittle-356176--3051310584681
Awards noteAmerican Library Association Notable Children's Book 2011; Horn Book Fanfare List 2011; Newbery Honors 2011; Outstanding Science Trade Books for Children 2011; Booklist Editor's Choice/Books for Youth 2010
LCCN 2009049696
ISBN9780547152288
ISBN0547152280

Available Items

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Joyner TRC Nonfiction 811 SI139D ✔ Available Place Hold
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