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Hamsters, Shells, and Spelling Bees
School Poems
2008
First Published
3.65
Average Rating
48
Number of Pages
From the very first day of the school year, there is so much to do! So grab your backpack, hop on that school bus, and don't forget your lunch. Whether you're practicing for the spelling bee or getting ready for the big school play, there isn't a moment to lose! Lee Bennett Hopkins delivers an assortment of twenty spectacular poems from writers such as Jane Yolen, Alice Schertle, and J. Patrick Lewis that are perfect for show-and-tell. Sachiko Yoshikawa's vivid illustrations are sure to delight the whole class!
Avg Rating
3.65
Number of Ratings
37
5 STARS
24%
4 STARS
27%
3 STARS
41%
2 STARS
5%
1 STARS
3%
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Author

Lee Bennett Hopkins
Lee Bennett Hopkins
Author · 71 books

Lee Bennett Hopkins was inducted into the Florida Artists Hall of Fame in 2017. He holds a Guinness Book of Records citation for compiling the most anthologies for children. He has also received the Christopher Award, the Regina Medal, and the National Council of Teachers of English Excellence in Poetry for Children Award. He lives in Florida. For more information, please see https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lee\_Ben...

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