Michael Rosen
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In this exuberant compilation, Michael Rosen invites children to joyfully celebrate sounds and the infinite possibilities of language. Nonsense verses with the feel of classic nursery rhymes tickle the ear and set feet tapping while expressive illustrations by Chris Riddell illuminate the larger-than-life characters. With subject matter that runs the gamut of a child{8217}s emotional range from hungry and angry to wiggly and giggly, these thirty-six...
44) I'm number one
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A wind-up soldier bosses and berates the other toys, making them feel terrible, until they suddenly start to rebel.
49) Tackling the box
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"A primer on the basic dos and don'ts of fishing, including tips on organizing a tackle box, advice on how to select hooks and bait, and instructions for making a handline"--
50) Fresh fish
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"A primer on the basic dos and don'ts of fishing, including tips on where to find certain species, information on how a fish's anatomical makeup helps it avoid getting hooked, and instructions for cleaning a catch"--
52) Fishing with Dad
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A young boy goes fishing with his father and, as an adult, recalls his dad's fishing secret when he sees him with his grandson.
54) Gone fishing
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"A primer on the basic dos and don'ts of fishing, including tips on the best times to go fishing, advice on how to prepare for a fishing outing, and instructions for making a bug lure"--
56) Fishing gear
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"A primer on the basic dos and don'ts of fishing, including tips on choosing a proper rod and reel, advice on how to land a catch, and instructions for making a landing net"--
57) The perfect spot
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"A primer on the basic dos and don'ts of fishing, including tips on finding and accessing new fishing spots, advice on how to avoid polluted waters, and instructions for making a creel"--
60) Take the bait
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"A primer on the basic dos and don'ts of fishing, including tips on baiting and playing fish, advice on how to safely release a catch, and instructions for making a spoon lure"--