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Books by Lisa Desimini
  | | Lulu's Piano Lesson 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 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" |
 | | 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." |
 | | 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 ..." |
 | | 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, ..." |
 | | 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." |
 | | 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 ..." |
 | | 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 ..." |
 | | Tulip Sees America(1st Edition) by Cynthia Rylant, Lisa Desimini Hardcover, 32 Pages, Published 1998 by Scholastic ISBN-13: 978-0-590-84744-5, ISBN: 0-590-84744-9 "Newbery Medalist Cynthia Rylant and award-winning illustrator Lisa Desimini celebrate the beauty of America. This vibrant, inspiring picture book captures a fun-filled drive across the country. A young man and his dog, Tulip, marvel at the farms in Iowa, the skies in Nebraska, the wind in Wyoming, and many more exquisite visions of America the beautiful. 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." |
 | | 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!" |
 | | Heron Street(1st Edition) by Ann Warren Turner, Lisa Desimini Hardcover, 32 Pages, Published 1989 by Harpercollins Childrens Books ISBN-13: 978-0-06-026184-9, ISBN: 0-06-026184-6 "Exploration of a marsh near the sea that used to be home for many animals and birds, but that men have slowly destroyed and turned into a noisy city" |
 | | 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 |
 | | 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 ..." |
 | | The Magic Weaver of Rugs A Tale of the Navajo by Jerrie Oughton, Lisa Desimini Hardcover, 32 Pages, Published 1994 by Houghton Mifflin ISBN-13: 978-0-395-66140-6, ISBN: 0-395-66140-4 "Two women from a starving tribe go to the Spider Woman for help, and learn to build looms, dye wool, and weave with their very souls. Not until they return home, teach their tribe to weave, and begin to prosper, do they realize the value of their skills. A dramatic explanation of the origin of Navajo rugs and the skills of their weavers." |
 | | How the Stars Fell into the Sky A Navajo Legend by Jerrie Oughton, Lisa Desimini Hardcover, 32 Pages, Published 1992 by Hmh Books For Young Readers ISBN-13: 978-0-395-58798-0, ISBN: 0-395-58798-0 "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." |
 | | Poem-Making(1st Edition) Ways to Begin Writing Poetry by Myra Cohn Livingston, Lisa Desimini Hardcover, 176 Pages, Published 1991 by Harpercollins ISBN-13: 978-0-06-024019-6, ISBN: 0-06-024019-9 "What makes a poem a poem? is it simply a matter of taking words and writing them out in verse form and making them rhyme? Or is it actually much more than that-the use of rules about meter, form, and rhyme to create a framework for the expression of special observations and ideas?POEM-MAKING is a handbook of the mechanics of writing poetry. In a clear, understandable tone it introduces children to the different voices of poetry; types o ..." |
 | | My House by Lisa Desimini Published by Houghton Mifflin ISBN-13: 978-0-395-81434-5, ISBN: 0-395-81434-0 |
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