With My Hands: Poems about Making Things
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Description
For young makers and artists, brief, lively poems illustrated by a NYT bestselling duo celebrate the pleasures of working with your hands. Building, baking, folding, drawing, shaping . . . making something with your own hands is a special, personal experience. Taking an idea from your imagination and turning it into something real is satisfying and makes the maker proud. With My Hands is an inspiring invitation to tap into creativity and enjoy the hands-on energy that comes from making things.
Product Details
Price
$17.99
$16.73
Publisher
Clarion Books
Publish Date
March 27, 2018
Pages
32
Dimensions
9.9 X 10.3 X 0.5 inches | 1.0 pounds
Language
English
Type
Hardcover
EAN/UPC
9780544313408
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About the Author
Amy Ludwig VanDerwater's poetry has appeared in magazines and children's anthologies. She lives with her family in Holland, New York. Visit her at www.amyludwigvanderwater.com. Lou Fancher and Steve Johnson began working as a creative team in 1986 and have collaborated on more than fifty picture books. They live in Northern California. Visit them at www.johnsonandfancher.com.
Reviews
"Poetry sparks an irresistible, primal urge to twist, cut, paint, draw, glue, carve, whittle, daub, tie, hammer, to simply make."-Kirkus review
"An effective medley of concept, poetry, and artwork. Hand this title directly to elementary school art teachers."--School Library Journal
"A cheery reminder of the pride of creating something and the many forms art can take."--Publishers Weekly
"Whether invoking cooking, sewing, tying knots, or other undertakings, this provides an enjoyable springboard for aspiring makers."--Booklist
"An effective medley of concept, poetry, and artwork. Hand this title directly to elementary school art teachers."--School Library Journal
"A cheery reminder of the pride of creating something and the many forms art can take."--Publishers Weekly
"Whether invoking cooking, sewing, tying knots, or other undertakings, this provides an enjoyable springboard for aspiring makers."--Booklist
