{"product_id":"mural-on-second-avenue-and-other-city-poems-paperback","title":"Mural on Second Avenue and Other City Poems - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eLilian Moore\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eRoma Karas\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"Children will get the feel of the city and its delights from both the word pictures and the substantial artwork.\" -- \u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eSeventeen poems by Lilian Moore speak to the joys and everyday wonders of city living, including the hush of a snowy morning, the grandeur of skyscrapers and bridges, the phantom faces reflected in store windows, and the transforming effects of a neighborhood mural painted \"on the blank \/ unwindowed wall\" by someone \"dreaming \/ to the slap of a \/ wet brush.\" Brought to life through Roma Karas's simple, vibrant illustrations, this collection of poetry offers a loving tribute to small moments in the big city.\u003cbr\u003eBack matter includes an index of first lines.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLilian Moore (1909-2004)\u003c\/b\u003e wrote many well-loved books for children, including \u003ci\u003eI'll Meet You at the Cucumbers\u003c\/i\u003e; \u003ci\u003eAdam Mouse's Book of Poems\u003c\/i\u003e; \u003ci\u003eDon't be Afraid\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eAmanda\u003c\/i\u003e; \u003ci\u003ePoems Have Roots\u003c\/i\u003e; \u003ci\u003eLittle Raccoon\u003c\/i\u003e; and \u003ci\u003eI'm Small.\u003c\/i\u003e She was a recipient of the Award for Excellence in Poetry for Children from the National Council of Teachers of English. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eRoma Karas\u003c\/b\u003e was born in Russia, then moved to the USA where he attended the Rhode Island School of Design. He now lives in New York, where he works as an illustrator and bookmaker.\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 32\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.2 x 10.8 x 8.1 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 September 24, 2013\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccelerated Reader:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuiz Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mural on Second Avenue, and Other City Poems\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lower Grades, K-3\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.5\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5\u003c\/div\u003e\n                ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51764245332256,"sku":"9780763663490","price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/6ea8b04ee527a0063212c93b927e676a.webp?v=1780246704","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/mural-on-second-avenue-and-other-city-poems-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}