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Desimini, Lisa
Most widely held works about
Lisa Desimini
Most widely held works by
Lisa Desimini
Doodle dandies : poems that take shape by J. Patrick Lewis (
Book
)
3
editions published
between
1998
and
2002
in
English
and held by
1,608
libraries
worldwide
A collection of poems each of which appears on the page in the shape of its subject so that the poem looks like whatever it's about.
How the stars fell into the sky : a Navajo legend by Jerrie Oughton (
Book
)
4
editions published
between
1992
and
1996
in
English
and held by
1,334
libraries
worldwide
A retelling of the Navaho legend that explains the patterns of the stars in the sky.
Anansi does the impossible! : an Ashanti tale by Verna Aardema (
Book
)
3
editions published
between
1997
and
2000
in
English
and held by
1,319
libraries
worldwide
Anansi and his wife outsmart the Sky God and win back the beloved folktales of their people. Peppered with Verna Aardema's trademark ideophones--words that mimic actual sounds--this book makes an ideal read-aloud. Brilliantly realized characters and West African flavor come together in Desimini's extraordinary collage illustrations. Includes a glossary of West African terms and pronunciations. Full color.
Tulip sees America by Cynthia Rylant (
Book
)
4
editions published
between
1998
and
2002
in
English
and held by
1,194
libraries
worldwide
A young man and his dog drive west from Ohio and marvel at the farms of Iowa, the skies of Nebraska, the wind in Wyoming, the mountains of Colorado, the desert in Nevada, and the ocean in Oregon.
Love letters by Arnold Adoff (
Book
)
3
editions published
between
1997
and
1998
in
English
and held by
1,169
libraries
worldwide
A collection of twenty poems written by kids and klutzes, secret admirers and detractors, friends, enemies, and skeptics to the objects of their affection--or aversion.
Dot the Firedog by Lisa Desimini (
Book
)
2
editions published
in
2001
in
English
and held by
1,052
libraries
worldwide
Dot the dalmatian that lives at a firehouse accompanies the firefighters when they rush to a burning house.
In a circle long ago : a treasury of native lore from North America by Nancy Van Laan (
Book
)
4
editions published
in
1995
in
English
and held by
1,043
libraries
worldwide
Stories from many native peoples all over North America that teach about our environment.
Touch the poem by Arnold Adoff (
Book
)
2
editions published
in
2000
in
English
and held by
971
libraries
worldwide
A collection of poems about the sense of touch including a baby's foot in one's palm, peach fuzz on the lip, and the forehead against a cold window.
Heron street by Ann Warren Turner (
Book
)
8
editions published
between
1985
and
1991
in
English
and held by
929
libraries
worldwide
Over the centuries as people settle near the marsh by the sea, herons and other animals are displaced.
The snowflake sisters by J. Patrick Lewis (
Book
)
1
edition published
in
2003
in
English
and held by
750
libraries
worldwide
Two snowflakes named Crystal and Ivory travel on Santa's sleigh and make their way through the wintry sky until they become part of a snowboy in Central Park.
My house by Lisa Desimini (
Book
)
5
editions published
between
1994
and
2003
in
English
and held by
677
libraries
worldwide
Describes a house in different weather and light conditions.
Trick-or-treat, smell my feet by Lisa Desimini (
Book
)
1
edition published
in
2005
in
English
and held by
647
libraries
worldwide
When twin witches Delia and Ophelia cook up a mischievous spell for Halloween, a mysterious ingredient causes the potion to backfire. Delia and Ophelia are witches. They're cooking up a particularly naughty spell for Halloween, and the main ingredient is super stinky socks. That night, when the neighborhood children go trick or treating, the only words they can say are smell my feet. Of course, no one gives them any candy, much to the delight of the two witches. The fun comes to an end when a mysterious ingredient causes the potion to backfire, returning the children to normal, and putting the witches in a very strange situation.
Fish and flamingo by Nancy White Carlstrom (
Book
)
1
edition published
in
1993
in
English
and held by
594
libraries
worldwide
Two unlikely friends, Fish and Flamingo, spend time together, help each other out, and tell stories about their different lives.
The magic weaver of rugs : a tale of the Navajo by Jerrie Oughton (
Book
)
3
editions published
in
1994
in
English
and held by
553
libraries
worldwide
When two Navajo women pray for help for their cold and hungry people, Spider Woman teaches them how to weave.
My beautiful child by Lisa Desimini (
Book
)
3
editions published
between
2004
and
2006
in
English and Arabic
and held by
551
libraries
worldwide
Parents express their affection and hopes for their beautiful baby.
Northwoods cradle song : from a Menominee lullaby by Douglas Wood (
Book
)
2
editions published
between
1996
and
1998
in
English
and held by
542
libraries
worldwide
A poetic adaptation of a Menominee Indian lullaby that describes the sights and sounds of night.
Iris has a virus by Arlene Alda (
Book
)
2
editions published
in
2008
in
English
and held by
525
libraries
worldwide
Iris catches the stomach "bug" while at school and worries she may not get better in time to go with her brother to visit her grandmother during the weekend.
Policeman Lou and Policewoman Sue by Lisa Desimini (
Book
)
1
edition published
in
2003
in
English
and held by
501
libraries
worldwide
Two police officers have a quiet day keeping the streets of their town safe by rescuing a lost dog, writing tickets, and helping people to cross the street, but when a theft occurs, they jump into action.
Moose in the garden by Nancy White Carlstrom (
Book
)
1
edition published
in
1990
in
English
and held by
493
libraries
worldwide
A young child is delighted when Papa Moose visits the garden and eats almost all the vegetables.
Sun & moon : a giant love story by Lisa Desimini (
Book
)
1
edition published
in
1999
in
English
and held by
492
libraries
worldwide
A girl giant, afraid of the light, and a boy giant, afraid of the dark, live lonely lives following only the moon or the sun until an eclipse brings them together.
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