A Little Bitty Man and Other Poems for the Very Young
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Halfdan Rasmussen (1915 - 2002) was a Danish poet known for his clever children's verse and his adult-oriented poems on social issues and human rights. Prior to his death, he granted Marilyn Nelson permission to produce English versions of his works. In preparing this book for children 4 through 8 years of age, she has been assisted by Pamela Espeland. The illustrator is Kevin Hawkes.
Many of these poems by Rasmussen are playful and lighthearted; they are sure to elicit laughter from those who hear the verses read aloud. In this world imagination is king. There are itty bitty people with "knees to crawl on, / bottoms to
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Manufacturer: Candlewick Press
Release date: 9 August 2011
ISBN-10 : 0763623792 | ISBN-13: 9780763623791
Release date: 9 August 2011
ISBN-10 : 0763623792 | ISBN-13: 9780763623791
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