Poets respond in writing to a piece of art to create a unique fusion of image and literature. Rich imagery is presented visually and textually, prime to share aloud.
In a worthy companion volume to Heart to Heart, poetry and the varied pieces of art from around the globe that inspired it are presented.
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A small dog named Snack inspires Mrs. Portly to create handsome paintings and becomes her constant companion. Mr. Portly doesn't like dogs and banishes Snack to the doghouse.
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When a young boy's beloved older brother joins the army, he has some big shoes to fill. This touching book captures the difficulty of separation that all members of military families face, including the youngest ones.
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When a soldier's work takes him half-way around the world, he enlists the help of the North Star for a nightly game of catch with his son.
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"Biden, wife of the Vice President, watched for a year as her granddaughter, Natalie, dealt with the deployment of her father (Beau) to Iraq.
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Product Description: It's Memorial Day and Marco and Mama are going to see the parade. On their way, they pass Marco's grandfather's house. They usually stop to see Grandfather, but today Mama is in a rush because she has promised Marco a surprise.
Memorial Day is observed in honor and remembrance of all the men and women who have died serving our country.
Sharon G. McBride is an U.S. Army veteran of 13 years, and has completed three deployments since 2003. As a photojournalist, the author documented events of Operation Iraqi Freedom, Operation Enduring Freedom, and Hurricane Katrina.
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Product Description: The moms in the book are superheroes. They may not leap over tall buildings, and they may not have super-human speed. But these moms construct buildings, fly planes, and make tanks roll.