{"product_id":"a-pocketful-of-poems-paperback","title":"A Pocketful of Poems - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eNikki Grimes\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eJavaka Steptoe\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTiana has a pocketful of words: green words like spring, night words like moon, and words with wings, like angel. Each word is the inspiration for a pair of poems--one, lyrical free verse and the other, haiku. The paired poems reflect Tiana's lively spirit and urban outlook and are showcased in Javaka Steptoe's inventive collages, which include a wide range of materials, from faucet handles to pumpkin seeds to a hand-sculpted, gilded alphabet. A fusion of two remarkable creative talents, \u003cem\u003eA Pocketful of Poems \u003c\/em\u003eis an engaging portrait of a down-to-earth girl who has a way with words, as well as a tantalizing introduction to poetry. Author's note on haiku.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBest-selling author \u003cb\u003eNikki Grimes\u003c\/b\u003e's many awards include the Coretta Scott King Award and the Laura Ingalls Wilder Medal. She lives in the Los Angeles area. nikkigrimes.com \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Best-selling author-illustrator \u003cb\u003eJavaka Steptoe\u003c\/b\u003e's many awards include the Caldecott Medal and Coretta Scott King Illustrator Award. He lives in Brooklyn. javaka.com\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 32\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.1 x 10.7 x 7.1 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e December 18, 2018\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51772395225376,"sku":"9781328497963","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/200cbae452b9716c53951cfa221328ad.webp?v=1780404697","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/a-pocketful-of-poems-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}