Lee Bennett Hopkins – författare

Here is the library! Fifteen poems celebrate the thrill of getting your first library card, the excitement of story hour, the fun of using the computer, the pride of reading to the dog, and the joy of discovering that the librarian understands you and knows exactly which books you'll love.The poems in this engaging picture book are compiled by noted poet and anthologist Lee Bennett Hopkins.All pay homage to the marvels of books and reading. Accompanied by Jane Manning's colorful, imaginative illustrations, this collection celebrates the magic of libraries and is a must for every school and public library -- and it's ideal for anyone who loves to visit their local library, too!

This clever collection of poems offers a word for each of the twenty--six letters-- E for elevator, I for igloo, S for science--followed by a brief, playful definition. The subject of the poems are wide--ranging, and young readers will enjoy discovering the word or words in each poem that start with the featured letter.