Twenty-seven newly discovered poems by Harlem Renaissance poet Langston Hughes take children through both the alphabet and the animal world. From Ape to Zebra--with bees, camels, fish, and even a unicorn in between--Hughes paints a picture of each animal with a few simple, but telling words. Fanciful three-dimensional animals built especially for this book by young students from the Harlem School of the Arts illustrate each poem with colorful exhuberance. This instant classic also includes an introduction for children by ...
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Twenty-seven newly discovered poems by Harlem Renaissance poet Langston Hughes take children through both the alphabet and the animal world. From Ape to Zebra--with bees, camels, fish, and even a unicorn in between--Hughes paints a picture of each animal with a few simple, but telling words. Fanciful three-dimensional animals built especially for this book by young students from the Harlem School of the Arts illustrate each poem with colorful exhuberance. This instant classic also includes an introduction for children by entertainer and humanitarian Ben Vereen, and an afterword for older children and adults by Hughes scholar George Cunningham. A publishing event for children and adults alike.
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Good. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 48 p. Contains: Illustrations. The ^Aiona and Peter Opie Library of Children's Literature. Intended for a juvenile audience.
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Very good. A well-cared-for item that has seen limited use but remains in great condition. The item is complete, unmarked, and undamaged, but may show some limited signs of wear. Item works perfectly. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine is undamaged.
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Fair. This item is in overall acceptable condition. Covers and dust jackets are intact but may have heavy wear including creases, bends, edge wear, curled corners or minor tears as well as stickers or sticker-residue. Pages are intact but may have minor curls, bends or moderate to considerable highlighting/ writing. Binding is intact; however, spine may have heavy wear. Digital codes may not be included and have not been tested to be redeemable and/or active. A well-read copy overall. Please note that all items are donated goods and are in used condition. Orders shipped Monday through Friday! Your purchase helps put people to work and learn life skills to reach their full potential. Orders shipped Monday through Friday. Your purchase helps put people to work and learn life skills to reach their full potential. Thank you!
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Fair. There is handwriting, stickers or numbers inside the front cover Cover has some rubbing and edgewear. Access codes, CD's, slipcovers and other accessories may not be included.
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Very good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!
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Very good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!
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Very good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!