Random House New Releases - Juvenile Nonfiction - Poetry - Between May 21, 2012 and June 20, 2013.

World Rat Day by Anna Raff

2013-03-12T00:30:00-05:00

World Rat Day Poems About Real Holidays You've Never Heard Of
Written by J. Patrick Lewis
Illustrated by Anna Raff

From the Children’s Poet Laureate comes a year-round ode to wacky holidays just begging to be celebrated.

Nobody should ever forget Ewe on Ohio Sheep Day (July 14). No mata mata how hard they may try on World Turtle Day (May 23). If you’ve never heard of Dragon Appreciation Day, International Cephalopod Awareness Day, or Yell "Fudge!" at the Cobras in North America Day, it’s not because they don’t exist, it’s simply that they needed someone to spread the word. Luckily, the fantastically zany poems of J. Patrick Lewis and Anna Raff’s equally hilarious illustrations have memorialized these holidays forever. So get out your calendars — from Happy Mew Year for Cats Day to Chocolate-Covered Anything Day, World Rat Day (April 4) calls for a year-round celebration.

Make Magic! Do Good! by Dallas Clayton

2012-11-13T00:30:00-05:00

Make Magic! Do Good!
Written by Dallas Clayton
Illustrated by Dallas Clayton

From an exciting new face in children’s literature, Dallas Clayton, comes a book of illustrated poems full of wisdom, wonder, and whimsy.

A boy with a beard tries to stay six forever. A frightful monster lives a million miles away, but is equally scared of you. A magic rope hangs from the sky, next to a sign saying "Give me a try." In this brightly illustrated selection of playful, often provocative poems, ideas run the gamut from stopping your lightning-fast running to help others keep up, imagining a store that sells colors never before made, or admitting you’ll never know all the answers (and sleeping better at night). Following the runaway success of his self-published debut, Dallas Clayton’s quirky, captivating collection makes it clear that this rising talent, whose work has evoked comparisons to Dr. Seuss, Maurice Sendak, and Shel Silverstein, exudes a spirit and style all his own.

Bilbo's Last Song by Pauline Baynes

2012-10-23T00:30:00-05:00

Bilbo's Last Song
Written by J.R.R. Tolkien
Illustrated by Pauline Baynes

Bilbo’s Last Song is considered by many to be Tolkien’s epilogue to his classic work The Lord of the Rings. As Bilbo Baggins takes his final voyage to the Undying Lands, he must say goodbye to Middle-earth. Poignant and lyrical, the song is both a longing to set forth on his ultimate journey and a tender farewell to friends left behind.
Pauline Baynes’s jewel-like illustrations lushly depict both this final voyage and scenes from The Hobbit, as Bilbo remembers his first journey while he prepares for his last.

October Mourning by Leslea Newman

2012-09-25T00:30:00-05:00

October Mourning A Song for Matthew Shepard
Written by Leslea Newman

WINNER OF A 2013 STONEWALL HONOR!

A masterful poetic exploration of the impact of Matthew Shepard’s murder on the world.

On the night of October 6, 1998, a gay twenty-one-year-old college student named Matthew Shepard was lured from a Wyoming bar by two young men, savagely beaten, tied to a remote fence, and left to die. Gay Awareness Week was beginning at the University of Wyoming, and the keynote speaker was Lesléa Newman, discussing her book Heather Has Two Mommies. Shaken, the author addressed the large audience that gathered, but she remained haunted by Matthew’s murder. October Mourning, a novel in verse, is her deeply felt response to the events of that tragic day. Using her poetic imagination, the author creates fictitious monologues from various points of view, including the fence Matthew was tied to, the stars that watched over him, the deer that kept him company, and Matthew himself. More than a decade later, this stunning cycle of sixty-eight poems serves as an illumination for readers too young to remember, and as a powerful, enduring tribute to Matthew Shepard’s life.

A Foot in the Mouth by Chris Raschka

2012-09-11T00:30:00-05:00

A Foot in the Mouth Poems to Speak, Sing, and Shout
Written by Paul B. Janeczko
Illustrated by Chris Raschka

Whether rhyming, tongue-tying, or defying structure, here are more than three dozen poems that simply beg to be read aloud. The creators of A POKE IN THE I and A KICK IN THE HEAD complete a triplet with this collection of lively rhymes and tricky tongue twisters, poems for more than one voice, bilingual poems — and poems that may just inspire kids to memorize them. Paul B. Janeczko offers a range of gems, from classic Shakespeare and Lear to anonymous rhymes to contemporary riffs on everything under the sun, while Chris Raschka counterpoints with the vibrant accents of his wittily detailed artwork.

National Geographic Book of Animal Poetry by J. Patrick Lewis

2012-09-11T00:30:00-05:00

National Geographic Book of Animal Poetry 200 Poems with Photographs That Squeak, Soar, and Roar!
Compiled by J. Patrick Lewis

Named one of the Best Children's Books of 2012 by Kirkus Reviews!

Named one of the top Children's Books of 2012 by the New York Public Library!

"Add a little natural wonder to your poetry shelves. Because if we’re talking about the best possible compliment to your eyes and ears alike, few have as many perks and grand moments as this." —School Library Journal starred review

"Out of a windless August night/A luna moth in ghostly light
Beat softly on my window screen/Tick-tick-ticking-all silver green.
She whispered secrets in my ear--/I am but a stranger here.
The stars are scrawled across the sky/By ghostwriters, the Moon and I.
You will not see me here tonight--/I have a thousand stars to write."

What could be better than cuddling up with your child and this book on your lap and allowing your imaginations to soar with the words and images? Lovingly selected by U.S. Children's Poet Laureate J. Patrick Lewis and paired with vibrant animal photography, this collection of poems is an exuberant celebration of the animal kingdom and a beautiful introduction to this genre of literature. Designed for family sharing but targeted to ages 4-8, this dynamic, fresh, yet still classic collection of animal poems is a must-have for the family bookshelf.

Featured poets include J. Patrick Lewis, Dorothy Aldis, Emily Dickinson, Benjamin Franklin, Robert Frost, Rudyard Kipling, Jack Prelutsky, Elizabeth Madox Roberts, Robert Louis Stevenson, Alfred, Lord Tennyson, and many more.

Divided into chapters that group the poems by theme for extra resonance, the collection is a mix of old and new, classics, and never-before-published. A foreword from Lewis, sets the scene for helping children appreciate this gift of language and this visual feast for the eyes. Chapters include:
Welcome to the World (birth of animal young)
Big Ones (large animals--elephants, hippos, rhinos, bears)
Little Ones (small animals--worms, insects)
Winged Ones (birds and other flying creatures)
Water Ones (aquatic animals--fish, dolphins, crabs)
Strange Ones (curious creatures--armadillos, centipedes)
Noisy Ones (loud animals--lions, hyenas)
Quiet Ones (silent or still animals--hens, rabbits, snakes)
Last Thought (a reflection on the world we share with animals)

Releases simultaneously in Reinforced Library Binding: 978-1-4263-1054-6 , $28.90/$33.00 Can

National Geographic Book of Animal Poetry by J. Patrick Lewis

2012-09-11T00:30:00-05:00

National Geographic Book of Animal Poetry 200 Poems with Photographs That Squeak, Soar, and Roar!
Compiled by J. Patrick Lewis

Named one of the Best Children's Books of 2012 by Kirkus Reviews!

"Add a little natural wonder to your poetry shelves. Because if we’re talking about the best possible compliment to your eyes and ears alike, few have as many perks and grand moments as this." —School Library Journal starred review

"Out of a windless August night/A luna moth in ghostly light
Beat softly on my window screen/Tick-tick-ticking-all silver green.
She whispered secrets in my ear--/I am but a stranger here.
The stars are scrawled across the sky/By ghostwriters, the Moon and I.
You will not see me here tonight--/I have a thousand stars to write."

What could be better than cuddling up with your child and this book on your lap and allowing your imaginations to soar with the words and images? Lovingly selected by U.S. Children's Poet Laureate J. Patrick Lewis and paired with vibrant animal photography, this collection of poems is an exuberant celebration of the animal kingdom and a beautiful introduction to this genre of literature. Designed for family sharing but targeted to ages 4-8, this dynamic, fresh, yet still classic collection of animal poems is a must-have for the family bookshelf.

Featured poets include J. Patrick Lewis, Dorothy Aldis, Emily Dickinson, Benjamin Franklin, Robert Frost, Rudyard Kipling, Jack Prelutsky, Elizabeth Madox Roberts, Robert Louis Stevenson, Alfred, Lord Tennyson, and many more.

Divided into chapters that group the poems by theme for extra resonance, the collection is a mix of old and new, classics, and never-before-published. A foreword from Lewis, sets the scene for helping children appreciate this gift of language and this visual feast for the eyes. Chapters include:
Welcome to the World (birth of animal young)
Big Ones (large animals--elephants, hippos, rhinos, bears)
Little Ones (small animals--worms, insects)
Winged Ones (birds and other flying creatures)
Water Ones (aquatic animals--fish, dolphins, crabs)
Strange Ones (curious creatures--armadillos, centipedes)
Noisy Ones (loud animals--lions, hyenas)
Quiet Ones (silent or still animals--hens, rabbits, snakes)
Last Thought (a reflection on the world we share with animals)

Random House New Releases - Juvenile Nonfiction - Poetry - Between May 21, 2012 and June 20, 2013.

World Rat Day by Anna Raff

World Rat Day Poems About Real Holidays You've Never Heard OfWritten by J. Patrick Lewis Illustrated by Anna Raff

Make Magic! Do Good! by Dallas Clayton

Make Magic! Do Good! Written by Dallas Clayton Illustrated by Dallas Clayton

Bilbo's Last Song by Pauline Baynes

Bilbo's Last Song Written by J.R.R. Tolkien Illustrated by Pauline Baynes

October Mourning by Leslea Newman

October Mourning A Song for Matthew ShepardWritten by Leslea Newman

A Foot in the Mouth by Chris Raschka

A Foot in the Mouth Poems to Speak, Sing, and ShoutWritten by Paul B. Janeczko Illustrated by Chris Raschka

National Geographic Book of Animal Poetry by J. Patrick Lewis

National Geographic Book of Animal Poetry 200 Poems with Photographs That Squeak, Soar, and Roar!Compiled by J. Patrick Lewis

National Geographic Book of Animal Poetry by J. Patrick Lewis

National Geographic Book of Animal Poetry 200 Poems with Photographs That Squeak, Soar, and Roar!Compiled by J. Patrick Lewis

World Rat Day Poems About Real Holidays You've Never Heard Of
Written by J. Patrick Lewis
Illustrated by Anna Raff

Make Magic! Do Good!
Written by Dallas Clayton
Illustrated by Dallas Clayton

Bilbo's Last Song
Written by J.R.R. Tolkien
Illustrated by Pauline Baynes

October Mourning A Song for Matthew Shepard
Written by Leslea Newman

A Foot in the Mouth Poems to Speak, Sing, and Shout
Written by Paul B. Janeczko
Illustrated by Chris Raschka

National Geographic Book of Animal Poetry 200 Poems with Photographs That Squeak, Soar, and Roar!
Compiled by J. Patrick Lewis

National Geographic Book of Animal Poetry 200 Poems with Photographs That Squeak, Soar, and Roar!
Compiled by J. Patrick Lewis