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Imaginary Menagerie
A Book of Curious Creatures
Julie Larios Illustrated by Julie Paschkis
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9780152063252 Hardcover
0152063250
$16.00
32pages
Available
Trim Size:
10 x 9
Copyright Year:
2008
Territory:
World
Ages: 6 to 9 years |
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Synopsis |
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Who is half gallop, half walk? Who can turn you to stone with one look? Whose voice do you hear in the splash on the shore?
Centaurs, mermaids, and other curious creatures populate these wondrous poems and paintings, inspired by a mythological world full of imagination and mystery.
Includes end notes about cultures and legends.
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Praise |
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* “Using poems and pictures, this modern bestiary proves a fascinating introduction to mythical creatures from different cultures. . . . Each creature is described in a poem capturing some of its unique features as well as its mystery. . . . End-pages ingeniously unite the curious creatures providing the perfect start and finish to this little masterpiece.” (starred review)
Kirkus Reviews,2/15/2008
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Biography |
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JULIE LARIOS is the author of several picture books and is a prizewinning poet for children and adults. She is on the faculty of the Vermont College Writing for Children and Young Adults program and lives in Seattle, Washington.
JULIE PASCHKIS has illustrated numerous books for children and has had her paintings featured in many gallery shows. She lives in Seattle, Washington.
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General Subjects |
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Juvenile Fiction- General
Juvenile Fiction- Legends, Myths, Fables/General
Juvenile Fiction- Fairy Tales & Folklore/Single Title
Juvenile Nonfiction- Poetry/General
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Curriculum Themes |
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| Fantasy: Creatures of Myth & Legend |
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Rights Details |
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Harcourt Children's Books
A Division ofHarcourt Trade Publishers
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Harcourt Education Company
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