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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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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May have some shelf-wear due to normal use. Your purchase funds free job training and education in the greater Seattle area. Thank you for supporting Goodwill's nonprofit mission!