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12 ways to get to 11 2 reviews
Eve Merriam
Trumpet Club, 1995
Makes Children Think
What a neat way to illustrate the concept of basic addition! Our kindergarten teacher read this book to the class and it provided an example to the children that adding numbers together can be done in a variety of ways: from simple to higher level thinking.
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Train Leaves the Station1 review
Eve Merriam
Topeka Bindery, 1994
"hey mommy I'm a reader!"
I checked this book out of the library, brought it home and it sat for a day until my 3.5 year boy found "the story about the train". He loves to "read" it to me! We have lots of books around our home, but the combination of the train, the colors, and the neat things pictured is captivating to he and my 2 yr old girl. The large size fills up their laps and they have a great time with this ...
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The Nixon Poems1 review
Eve Merriam
Atheneum, 1970
only the names have changed, the lies remain the same
POST-INAUGURAL
I cannot pronounce his Presidental name.
Still stumble over it
like getting up at night
and groping down the hall
where is the bathroom door?
eyes closed all the while
swaying holding on to the wall
then padding back to bed
pulling the pillow over my head.
As though descending into personal shame.
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Wise Woman and Her Secret2 reviews
Eve Merriam
Simon Shuster
Children will learn the first steps to gaining new knowledge
I recently read "The Wise Woman and Her Secret" after talking to our school children about the art of "wondering". We are often told new information by others, however, it is more important that we gain new knowledge by way of our own wondering. Eve Merriam helps us to gain an appreciation for this art by telling this beautiful story. Those who rush through life don't get the chance to wonder. ...
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I am a man: ode to Martin Luther King, Jr1 review
Eve Merriam
Doubleday, 1971
Wonderful Poem About an Important American Moment in History
From the book - This is a simple, evocative poem dedicated to the memory of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The words are black and clear, the pictrues somber and vivid, and together they follow Dr. King and his non-violent army of men, women and children as they link hands and take their stand. Though cursed, beaten and jailed, they fight to be free, to be equal. The man of peace comes to know the ...
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That Noodlehead Epaminondas2 reviews
Buccaneer Books, 1992
Humorous story of a mother's unconditional love for her son.
No matter how many silly mistakes that noodlehead Epaminondas makes, his mother knows he means well, and instead of becoming angry, she seems to find her little boy all the more lovable. While this endearing story is sure to bring smiles and laughter, it may also bring a tear or two.
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Ten Rosy Roses2 reviews
Eve Merriam
Harpercollins, 1999
An excellent counting book that's fun
The text is catchy; the illustrations are bright and clear. This is a high-energy counting book that also teaches the concept of subtraction. A bonus is that it shows the numbers as red dots (roses) also, a concept that is recommended by Glenn Doman's "Teach Your Baby Math" book. Babies are ready for this book from very early on. Highly recommended as part of baby's first library. And my ...
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The story of Ben Franklin1 review
Eve Merriam
Scholastic Book Services, 1972
A Little History, and Knowledge for Our Younger Generations.
Benjamin Franklin, although, was once our President didn't just become well known from his presidency. He initially started out as a young man who had a shakey intellectual start but ended up being one of the many important and inovative men of our time. His numerous inventions aided people to live their lives with a little more ease and safety, which inturn earned him the title of ...
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Mommies at Work2 reviews
Eve Merriam
Random House Inc (T), 1968
mommies at work
Mommies At Work is a fabulous book that has become a favorite bedtime read for my two and a half year old daughter. As a working mom, it's great to find a book that so positively depicts mommies doing all kinds of different jobs. Any child with a mom who works outside the home will find something to relate to in this book because it focuses on the important things that moms do to show their ...
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Blackberry Ink2 reviews
Eve Merriam
William Morrow & Co, 1985
Adorable Fun Rhymes
This book is fun to read. Most of the poems are silly and they rhyme. The illustrations are great also. If you like Dr. Seuss and Shel Silverstein, this book somehow reminded me a little of both of them--very creative and just plain FUN!!
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Emma Lazarus Rediscovered 1 review
Eve Merriam
Holmes & Meier Publishers, 1998
In Search of Emma Lazarus
Emma Lazarus (1849-1887) achieved lasting fame with her sonnet, "The New Colossus" written in 1883 as part of a fund-raising effort for the pedestal for the Statue of Liberty. In 1903, Lazarus's sonnet was inscribed on the Statue. It has become an icon in its own right and a symbol of the visions and ideals of the United States.
Lazarus's writings other than "The New Colossus" have been ...
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Daddies at Work1 review
Eve Merriam
Bt Bound, 1999
Daddies at Work
A good focus on the family/fathers. Ethinic diversity.
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The Inner City Mother Goose 5 reviews
Eve merriam/l. ratzkin
Touchstone, 1969
What if Mother Goose lived in the ghetto?
I first heard Eve Merriam's "The Inner City Mother Goose" in 1971, when it was part of the Oral Interpretation performed by Richard Quezada that won the New Mexico State Speech contest. Rick had a wonderful deep voice, the sort that radio DJs would die for, and he made these poems really come alive. Today people get all excited by politically correct fairy tales, but for our generation it was ...
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Higgle Wiggle: Happy Rhymes1 review
Eve Merriam
William Morrow & Co Library, 1994
Happy Rhymes for Young Children
Higgle Wiggle: Happy Rhymes contains 25 cute poems written for young children. These playful poems are mainly written about animals, food, and feelings. The words are vivid and cater to preschool children. Onomatopeia is also utilized in many of the poems. The watercolor illustrations are done in a fun, whimsical manner.
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Finding a Poem2 reviews
Eve Merriam
Atheneum, 1970
Modern Poems for Children
From Front Jacket:
"It's a plastic age. An age of computers, of time for everything and time for nothing, of masses of people and lonely individuals, of the new discovery and numbing sameness. To display and protest this world, Eve Merriam has written poems that speak of the terrifying every day. 'Neuteronomy,' 'Some Little Poems Without the Word Love,' ' The Plastic Family,' ' Dream ...
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BAM BAM BAM1 review
Eve Merriam
Scholastic, 1996
Recommended for the busy toddler or young child!
When I worked for a day care center, this was one of my favorites to read to the toddlers. It was one of the children's favorites as well. They loved to repeat the rhythmic lines (and Bam! Bam! Bam! is easy for even a beginning talker to repeat). This book does a lot to engage young children visually as well with its bold and bright pictures, containing some of the most interesting ...
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The Christmas Box119 reviews
Eve Merriam
William Morrow & Company, 1985
A BEAUTIFUL STORY FOR THE CHRISTMAS SEASON
A BEAUTIFUL STORY WHICH REFLECTS LOVE AND UNSELFISHNESS. A GREAT BOOK TO READ DURING THE CHRISTMAS SEASON AND TO GIVE AS A GIFT. RICHARD PAUL EVANS IS ALWAYS TOPS AT WRITING. A BOOK YOU CAN READ TO YOUR CHILDREN.
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What in the World?1 review
Eve Merriam
HarperFestival, 1998
Decodability Ranking Level 3
Use Eve Merriam's frisky verbs to DECODEnglish! What a fun way to learn explicit pronunciation, spelling, and reading skills at Level 3. Other Amazon titles at this level of linguistic complexity: "You'll Soon Grow Into Them, Titch" by Pat Hutchins "Little Cloud" by Eric Carle "The Doorbell Rang" by Pat Hutchins ...and 12 poems from Shel Silverstein's popular anthologies
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My Dog Does My Homework!9 reviews
jack Prelutsky, Eve Merriam Shel Silverstein
Scholastic Inc, 2004
Makes You Laugh
My Dog Does My Homework is a book of poems that makes you laugh. There are twenty-four different funny poems. This book is so good that there should be one thousand of them. So, you should buy it now.
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You Be Good & I'll Be9 reviews
Eve Merriam
HarperCollins, 1988
The Best! You be good and I'll be night
This is one of the best books of poetry for young children I have ever reviewed. I am an elementary school librarian, and I want this book for all the young children in my life... students and relatives alike. It is a total delight!
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