| Knock on Wood: Poems about Superstitions Contributor(s): Wong, Janet S. (Author), Paschkis, Julie (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 0689855125 ISBN-13: 9780689855122 Publisher: Margaret K. McElderry Books OUR PRICE: $17.99 Product Type: Hardcover Published: September 2003 Annotation: This collection of 17 original poems by accomplished poet Janet S. Wong explores superstitions--some common, others less known--and delves into their origins as well as their lore. Full color. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Poetry - Humorous - Juvenile Nonfiction | Social Science - Customs, Traditions, Anthropology - Juvenile Nonfiction | Health & Daily Living - Daily Activities |
| Dewey: 811.54 |
| LCCN: 2002008319 |
| Physical Information: 0.43" H x 8.84" W x 11.24" (1.02 lbs) 36 pages |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 74044 Reading Level: 4.6 Interest Level: Middle Grades Point Value: 0.5 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: What superstitions do you follow? In this collection of original poems, accomplished poet Janet S. Wong explores seventeen superstitions, some common, others that are less known, and delves into their origins as well as their lore. Rich, full-color illustrations by Julie Paschkis enhance each poem. The result from this award-winning team is sure to intrigue young readers and make them think again about things they often do, like opening an umbrella, walking under a ladder, or putting on a hat |
Contributor Bio(s): Wong, Janet S.: - Janet S. Wong is the author of more than a dozen picture books and poetry collections. Her work includes Night Garden: Poems from the World of Dreams, a New York Times Best Illustrated Book, and Knock on Wood: Poems About Superstitions, both illustrated by Julie Paschkis, as well as Grump, a Charlotte Zolotow Award Highly Commended Book, illustrated by John Wallace. Janet lives with her family in Medina, Washington.Paschkis, Julie: - Julie Paschkis is a painter and award-winning illustrator of many children's books, including Flutter and Hum / Aleto y Zumbido, P. Zonka Lays an Egg, and Apple Cake: A Love Story. A love of pattern and of folk art shows in all her work. She lives in Seattle, Washington. Visit her online at JuliePaschkis.com. |