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Books by Lisa Desimini






Lulu's Piano Lesson(Illustrated)
by Arlene Alda, Lisa Desimini
Hardcover, 32 Pages, Published 2010 by Tundra Books
ISBN-13: 978-0-88776-930-6, ISBN: 0-88776-930-6

"Who wants to practice the piano? Certainly not Lulu. She'd rather listen to her swing squeak, the bell on her bike ring, or the apples thump as she climbs a tree. Even her shoes play a tip-tap tune as she runs on the sidewalk. Before she knows it, it's Friday afternoon and time for her piano lesson. Lulu's heart sinks. She hasn't practiced all week. Luckily, Lulu's teacher knows how to inspire his small student. A musician herself, Arle ..."






Iris Has a Virus(Illustrated)
by Arlene Alda, Lisa Desimini
Hardcover, 24 Pages, Published 2008 by Tundra Books
ISBN-13: 978-0-88776-844-6, ISBN: 0-88776-844-X

"Iris finds out that having a stomach virus is exhausting, especially when her brother, Doug, lets her know that she always gets sick at the wrong time. The sibling rivalry and misunderstanding of what germs are when they are called bugs unfold in this lighthearted story of Iris s ordinary illness and her unfounded concerns. Arlene Alda s engaging prose, interspersed with rhyming couplets and complemented by the quirky, vibrant cut-paper ..."






Doodle Dandies(Reprint)
Poems That Take Shape
by J. Patrick Lewis, Lisa Desimini, Ann Bobco
Paperback, 40 Pages, Published 2002 by Atheneum Books For Young Readers
Picture Book
ISBN-13: 978-0-689-84889-6, ISBN: 0-689-84889-7

"I am a nee dle of steel glass & cement 102 stories high on a clear day you can see 200 miles out into the Atlantic or watch hundreds of ants scurrying like people on the sidewalks below & the yellow bugs racing recklessly along the city streets & ride the elevator all the way down in 37 secondsFLATBook Details:Format: PaperbackPublication Date: 3/1/2002Pages: 40Reading Level: Age 3 and Up"






Famous
by Naomi Shihab Nye, Lisa Desimini
Hardcover, 32 Pages, Published 2015 by Wings Press
ISBN-13: 978-1-60940-449-9, ISBN: 1-60940-449-1

"Naomi Shihab Nye is one of the most beloved poets in America, and the poem “Famous” is literally her most famous poem. It has been used in countless commencement speeches—from elementary school to university graduations. At once simple and profound, this illustrated version of the poem is a charmingly ironic take on what it means to be “famous.” It is a perfect gift book for people of all ages—for those who need encouragement, who are a ..."






How the Stars Fell into the Sky
A Navajo Legend (Sandpiper Houghton Mifflin Books)
by Jerrie Oughton, Lisa Desimini, Jerry Oughton
Paperback, 32 Pages, Published 1996 by Hmh Books For Young Readers
Bargain Price
ISBN-13: 978-0-395-77938-5, ISBN: 0-395-77938-3

"Paperback. Pub Date: 1996 Pages: 32 Publisher: Sandpiper This retelling of a Navajo folktale explains how First Woman tried to write the laws of the land Using stars in the sky. only to be thwarted by the trickster Coyote A retelling of the Navaho legend that explains the patterns of the stars in the sky."






She Sang Promise
The Story of Betty Mae Jumper, Seminole Tribal Leader
by Jan Godown Annino, Lisa Desimini, Moses Jumper
Library, 48 Pages, Published 2010 by National Geographic Children's Books
ISBN-13: 978-1-4263-0593-1, ISBN: 1-4263-0593-1

"She Sang Promise is the compelling and inspiring story of Betty Mae Tiger Jumper, one of modern America’s first female elected tribal leader. With its lyrical, poetic text, and rich, vibrant illustration, this is a book to charm and amaze young readers.Betty Mae Tiger Jumper was born in 1923, the daughter of a Seminole woman and a white man. She grew up in the Everglades under dark clouds of distrust among her tribe who could not accept ..."






Trick-Or-Treat, Smell my Feet!(1st Edition)
by Lisa Desimini
Hardcover, 40 Pages, Published 2005 by The Blue Sky Press
ISBN-13: 978-0-439-23323-1, ISBN: 0-439-23323-2

"After secretly gathering stinky socks from the neighborhood, two witches play a smelly Halloween prank on trick-or-treaters.Delia and Ophelia are witches. They're cooking up a particularly naughty spell for Halloween, and the main ingredient is super-stinky socks. That night, when the neighborhood children go trick-or-treating, the only words they can say are "Smell my feet!" Of course, no one gives them any candy, much to the delight o ..."






Policeman Lou And Policewoman Sue
by Lisa Desimini
Hardcover, 40 Pages, Published 2003 by Blue Sky Press
ISBN-13: 978-0-439-40888-2, ISBN: 0-439-40888-1

"Artist Lisa Desimini presents the daily activities and special friendship between two police officers. Just the right mix of lively pictures, action and a simple story to be perfect for young childrenPoliceman Lou and Policewoman Sue are good friends. Together they patrol the town, keeping the streets safe and clear of problems. They write tickets and help people across traffic. Their somewhat peaceful route gets a sudden jolt, however, ..."






All Year Round(1st Edition)
A Book to Benefit Children in Need
by David Ricceri, Dan Yaccarino, Sara Schwartz, Editor-Lisa Desimini
Hardcover, 32 Pages, Published 1997 by Scholastic Reference
ISBN-13: 978-0-590-36097-5, ISBN: 0-590-36097-3

"Four noted artists bring the seasons to life through bright, splashy pictures and an easy-to-memorize text in this book to benefit the Robin Hood Foundation. Full color."






My Beautiful Child
by Lisa Desimini, Matt Mahurin
Paperback, 32 Pages, Published 2004 by Scholastic
ISBN-13: 978-0-439-45893-1, ISBN: 0-439-45893-5

"In their first collaboration, Lisa Desimini and her husband, artist Matt Mahurin, bring to life the heartfelt wishes and loving dreams all parents have for their own children."I want to show you everything, my beautiful child . . . especially how much I love you."From the breathtaking beauty of a clear blue sky to the wonder of touching a fuzzy caterpillar, the greatest riches in life are those moments of stillness and joy we share with ..."






Dot the fire dog(1st Edition)
by Lisa Desimini
Paperback, Published 2002 by Scholastic
ISBN-13: 978-0-439-45229-8, ISBN: 0-439-45229-5

"Dot the fire dog accompanies the firefighters from the fire station as they respond to a call."






Spot The Fire Dog
by Lisa Desimini
Hardcover, 34 Pages, Published 2001 by Scholastic Reference
ISBN-13: 978-0-439-23322-4, ISBN: 0-439-23322-4

"Dot the dalmatian, who lives at a firehouse, accompanies the firefighters when they rush to a burning house, in a tale which includes fire safety tips at the back of the book."






My House
by Lisa Desimini
Library, Published 1997 by Topeka Bindery
ISBN-13: 978-0-613-05547-5, ISBN: 0-613-05547-0

"Describes a house in different weather and light conditions."






My House(1st Edition)
by Lisa Desimini
Hardcover, 1 Pages, Published 1994 by Henry Holth & Co (J)
ISBN-13: 978-0-8050-3144-7, ISBN: 0-8050-3144-8






The Great Big Green
by Peggy Elizabeth Gifford, Lisa Desimini
Hardcover, 32 Pages, Published 2014 by Boyds Mills Press
ISBN-13: 978-1-62091-629-2, ISBN: 1-62091-629-0

"Just what exactly is the "thing"? It is green—great and gorgeous green, dark and dangerous green, real mean green. And it's got green things—broccoli and praying mantises, watermelons and waves of mountains. It's green, green, green all over . . . except where it's blue. The Great Big Green is, of course, our earth. Both a riddle and an ode to the earth, this ingenious picture book arrives just in time for Earth Day. Perfect for budding ..."






The Snowflake Sisters
by J. Patrick Lewis, Lisa Desimini
Paperback, 32 Pages, Published 2012 by Atheneum Books For Young Readers
Picture Book
ISBN-13: 978-1-4424-6719-4, ISBN: 1-4424-6719-3

"Join two snowflake sisters -- quick! -- as they spiral down to glimpse St. Nick.Then roller-coaster on and fall upon New York and the New Year's ball.Once it's dropped and the old year's out, arc on up to Central Park. There, before you grow much older, lay awhile on a snowboy's shoulder!"






She Sang Promise
The Story of Betty Mae Jumper, Seminole Tribal Leader
by Jan Godown Annino, Moses Jumper, Lisa Desimini
Hardcover, 48 Pages, Published 2010 by National Geographic Children's Books
ISBN-13: 978-1-4263-0592-4, ISBN: 1-4263-0592-3

"She Sang Promise is the compelling and inspiring story of Betty Mae Tiger Jumper, one of modern America’s first female elected tribal leader. With its lyrical, poetic text, and rich, vibrant illustration, this is a book to charm and amaze young readers.Betty Mae Tiger Jumper was born in 1923, the daughter of a Seminole woman and a white man. She grew up in the Everglades under dark clouds of distrust among her tribe who could not accept ..."






The Snowflake Sisters(1st Edition)
by J. Patrick Lewis, Lisa Desimini
Hardcover, 32 Pages, Published 2003 by Atheneum Books For Young Readers
ISBN-13: 978-0-689-85029-5, ISBN: 0-689-85029-8

" Join two snowflake sisters -- quick! -- as they spiral down to glimpse St. Nick. Then roller-coaster on and fall upon New York and the New Year's ball. Once it's dropped and the old year's out, arc on up to Central Park. There, before you grow much older, lay awhile on a snowboy's shoulder!"






Touch the Poem
(hc)
by Arnold Adoff, Lisa Desimini
Hardcover, 32 Pages, Published 2000 by Blue Sky Press
ISBN-13: 978-0-590-47970-7, ISBN: 0-590-47970-9

"Arnold Adoff manages to climb inside a child's mind, body, and soul to write these poems of seeing, feeling, tasting, hearing, smelling... being. He loosely follows the seasons of the year with verses about the hottest day of the month so far, raking and rolling in fall leaves, the itchiness of a wet wool hat in winter, and a "Spring Saturday Morning": Legs Into Over Alls, Feet Into Socks, Toes Finding Their Places: I Pull My Boots On ..."






Anansi Does The Impossible!(1st Edition)
An Ashanti Tale (Aladdin Picture Books)
by Verna Aardema, Lisa Desimini
Paperback, 32 Pages, Published 2000 by Aladdin
Picture Book
ISBN-13: 978-0-689-83933-7, ISBN: 0-689-83933-2

"Long ago, when the earth was set down and the sky was lifted up, all the folktales were owned by the Sky God. And Anansi, that cunning little spider, was determined to buy them back. The payment? A live python, one real fairy, and forty-seven stinging hornets. Not such a high price to pay for all the folktales on earth. But how will Anansi find these hard to come bgy items? It sounds impossible! There's only one way to find the help he ..."



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