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Fathers, Mothers, Sisters, Brothers

A Collection of Family Poems
By Mary Ann Hoberman (Trade Paperback, 2001)
Families of all kinds are celebrated in this collection of witty and wise poems, with verses about the only child, brothers, uncles, adopted babies, and others. Makes an ideal read-aloud for families to share. Full-color illustrations.
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  • Little, Brown Books for Young Readers

    • Format: Trade Paperback

    • Price: $6.99 US/$7.99 CAN

    • ISBN-13: 9780316362511

    • On Sale Date: 09/01/2001

    • Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers

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Families of all kinds are celebrated in this collection of witty and wise poems, with verses about the only child, brothers, uncles, adopted babies, and others. Makes an ideal read-aloud for families to share. Full-color illustrations.

Children's Poet Laureate Mary Ann Hoberman is the author of more than thirty-five books for children, including the critically acclaimed A House Is a House for Me, which won a National Book Award, the New York Times bestselling You Read to Me, I'll Read to You, and the Sing-Along Stories series.

Marylin Hafner has illustrated hundreds of children's books, including Hanukkah!, Passover Magic, and Purim Play by Roni Schotter .

  • Praise for Fathers, Mothers, Sisters, Brothers:

    "Thirty wise, witty, neatly constructed poems...Full of insight and lots of fun." -Kirkus

    "This humorous collection of poems is a real treasure." -Children's Literature

    "The emphasis here is on diverse situations, and young listeners from nuclear, extended, fractured, foster, and adoptive families will all find a place in these poems and pictures" - The Bulletin

    "Pleasant poems for and about everyone in the family; verses are happy, bouncy, poignant, and sometimes serious. A multicultural smorgasbord - nicely written and appealingly illustrated." -Horn Book

    A Reading Rainbow Review Book

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Fathers, Mothers, Sisters, Brothers
  • Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
  • Price: $6.99 US/$7.99 CAN
  • Pages: 32
  • Physical Dimensions: 8-1/2" x 11"
  • ISBN-13: 9780316362511
  • On Sale Date: 09/01/2001
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