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Fun, easy to read poems to share at home or in the classroom—a great choice for introducing poetry in a way that will help young readers from 3 to 7 with their language skills The 38 poems in this popular beginning reader anthology are simple, short, and rhyming. Topics include kid-friendly subjects such as pets, vehicles, cooking, and space, with plenty of silliness to spark giggles. "With drawings that pack a lot of action, a friendly book that will connect with everyday lives and lend a little music along the way," said Booklist . Surprises is an ALA Notable Book and was named a book of the year by School Library Journal and the Library of Congress. This collection comes from acclaimed anthologist Lee Bennett Hopkins, who