{"product_id":"the-dirt-book-isbn-9780823438617","title":"The Dirt Book","description":"\u003cb\u003eUnearth the glorious mysteries that lie beneath our feet with 15 fun and fact-filled poems about soil--what it is, how it's made, and who lives in it!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eA New York Public Library Best Book of the Year\u003cbr\u003eNamed to the Texas Bluebonnet Master List\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSpectacular vertical panoramas illustrating life underground accompany 15 funny, fascinating poems that explore dirt and the many creatures that make their homes underground.  Spiders, earthworms, ants, chipmunks and more crawl across the pages, between stretching roots and buried stones. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eChipmunk, for such a little squirt\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eyou sure do move a lot of dirt,\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eyou sure do dig your tunnels deep,\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eyou sure do find some nuts to keep,\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eyou sure do know your underground.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eChipmunk, you sure do get around.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis unique celebration of dirt-- what makes it, what lives in it, and the many wonderful things the soil does to support life on our planet-- is a whimsical, cleverly-illustrated pick for kids who love animals...  or who just love playing in the mud. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFrom the creators of\u003ci\u003e And the Bullfrogs Sing\u003c\/i\u003e, a Bank Street Best Book of the Year, this intriguing, uniquely charming nature book has been vetted by experts and includes an author's note with more information about all the featured creatures, as well as a bibliography.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn NSTA Outstanding Science Trade Book for Students\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn NCTE Notable Poetry Book\u003c\/b\u003e★ \"This charming picture book is a splendid way to encourage an  understanding and appreciation for nature and the often-unseen life that  inhabits the planet alongside humans.\"\u003cb\u003e—\u003ci\u003eShelf Awareness, \u003c\/i\u003eStarred Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \"An appealing mix of lively poems, engrossing pictures, and smart bookmaking.\"—\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \"The best part of this title is the gorgeous illustrations, done with colored pencils and digital tools. Realistic and creative, they offer more information about the animals than the poems. Readers of many ages will enjoy poring over the illustrations and observing all the details.\"\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e—School Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \"Fittingly laid out in a vertical format to take readers deep down into the ground, the full-bleed illustrations showcase gorgeous earth tones sparked with turquoise, yellow, peach, and lavender. Colored pencil has been manipulated digitally to resemble pastels and depicts a charming world aglow with life. Inviting in every way, this book is perfect for units on soil and animal habitats and is every bit as pleasurable for leisure reading.\"\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e—School Library Connection\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e \"The vertical double spread layout showcases activity at different depths, with Cosgrove’s lush colored pencil and digital renderings an array of sophisticated colors and designerly patterns that fairly begs to be translated to fabric print. End matter comprises a chatty paragraph of additional information and a brief bibliography for each poem.\"\u003cb\u003e—\u003ci\u003eThe Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eDavid L. Harrison's books have received state awards in Kansas, Missouri, Michigan, Arizona, South Dakota, Indiana, Texas, Kentucky, and Virginia. Awards also include IRA\/CBC Children's Choices, NCTE Notable Poetry Books, and Bank Street College Best Books. The David Harrison Elementary School in Springfield, Missouri, is named in his honor. David lives in Springfield, Missouri.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKate Cosgrove is the #1 New York Times bestselling illustrator of \u003ci\u003eA Day With No Words\u003c\/i\u003e; winner of the Dolly Gray Children's Literature Award. Cosgrove’s book illustrations juried into The 41st and 43rd Original Art Annual Exhibition in NYC. Her other notable picture books include \u003ci\u003eAnd the Bullfrogs Sing: A Life Cycle Begins\u003c\/i\u003e, named a Bank Street Best Book of the Year and a Maryland Blue Crab Young Reader Award Honors book, and \u003ci\u003eThe Dirt Book: Poems About Animals That Live Beneath Our Feet\u003c\/i\u003e, which was selected for the Texas Bluebonnet Award Master List. She’s usually hiding in her probably-haunted art studio, with pencil-smudged fingers and a smelly dog named Stanley.","brand":"Holiday House","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46300002517221,"sku":"NP9780823438617","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780823438617.jpg?v=1767739026","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/the-dirt-book-isbn-9780823438617","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}