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Here Are My Hands - by Bill Martin & John Archambault (Hardcover)

 Here Are My Hands - by  Bill Martin & John Archambault (Hardcover)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>A simple picture book that is meant to be read aloud and acted out by very young children. The rhyming text, which deals with parts of the body, invites children to respond spontaneously and creatively. And by featuring children of different races, it quietly celebrates the universality of people around the world.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p>Ideally suited to the board-book format, <i>Here Are My Hands</i> invites very young children to respond spontaneously and creatively as they learn the parts of the body. The rhyming text and bold illustrations do more than name the eyes, ears, nose, and toes. By featuring children of many different backgrounds, the book quietly celebrates the commonality of people around the world.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>"[With] bright colors, simple but evocative illustrations and a clear succinct text, this is just right for the youngest when they are learning to describe themselves." --<i>Kirkus Reviews (Starred Review)</i><br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><p><b>BILL MARTIN JR</b> (1916-2004) was an elementary-school principal, teacher, writer and poet, with doctorate in early childhood education. In addition to the beloved <i>Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?</i>, Martin's books include <i>Listen to the Rain</i> and <i>Knots on a Counting Rope</i>.</p><p><b>John Archambault</b> is a poet, journalist, and storyteller who collaborated with Bill Martin Jr. and Ted Rand on several books, including <i>The Ghost-Eye Tree</i> and <i>Here Are My Hands</i>.</p><p><b>Ted Rand</b> (1915-2005) was a prolific artist whose illustrations appeared in magazines, newspapers, and children's books. In addition to his work with Martin and Archambault, Rand illustrated <i>My Buddy</i> and <i>Salty Dog</i>.</p>

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