| Edition |
First edition. |
| Description |
44 pages : color illustrations ; 26 cm |
| Awards |
Boston Globe/Horn Book Picture Book Award, 1982 |
| Study Program |
Accelerated Reader AR MG 4.5 0.5 14444. |
| Awards |
Newbery Medal, 1982. |
| Summary |
A collection of poems describing the curious menagerie of guests who arrive at William Blake's inn. Inspired by William Blake's Songs of Innocence and Songs of Experience, this delightful collection of poetry for children brings to life Blake's imaginary inn and its unusual guests. |
| Awards |
Caldecott Honor Book, 1982. |
| Contents |
Introduction to William Blake's Inn - William Blakes' Inn for innocent and experienced travelers - Blake's wonderful car delivers us wonderfully well - A rabbit reveals my room - The sun and moon circus soothes the wakeful guests - The man in the marmalade hat arrives - The king of cats orders an early breakfast - The wise cow enjoys a cloud - Two sunflowers move into the yellow room - The wise cow makes way, room, and believe - Blake leads a walk on the milky way - When we come home, Blake calls for fire - The marmalade man makes a dance to mend us - The king of cats sends a postcard to his wife - The tiger asks Blake for a bedtime story - Blake tells the tiger the tale of the tailor - Epilogue - Blake's advice to travelers. |
| Subject |
Children's poetry, American.
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Blake, William, 1757-1827 -- Juvenile poetry.
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American poetry.
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Blake, William, 1757-1827 -- Poetry.
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| Added Author |
Provensen, Alice.
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Provensen, Martin.
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| ISBN |
0152938222 |
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9780152938222 |
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0152938230 paperback |
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9780152938239 paperback |
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0808547283 back cover |
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9780808547280 back cover |
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