Hailstones & Halibut Bones

Mary O'Neill, John Wallner

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Turtleback Books
01 April 1990

Poetry; Early learning: colours; Poetry (Children's&YA)

"Since its original publication in 1961, ""Hailstones And Halibut Bones,"" Mary O'Neill's renowned work of poetry about the colors of the spectrum, has become a modern children's classic. This newly illustrated edition features lavish full-color illustrations from an award-winning artist, yet the poems have been left intact with all the powerful rhythm and rich language of the original."

By: Mary O'Neill
Illustrated by: John Wallner
Imprint: Turtleback Books
Dimensions: Height: 224mm, Width: 150mm, Spine: 10mm
Weight: 249g
ISBN: 9780812448368
ISBN 10: 0812448367
Publication Date: 01 April 1990
Recommended Age: From 5 to 8 years
Audience: Children/juvenile , English as a second language
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

"Mary O'Neill knew from childhood that she wanted to be a writer. She began her careeras an advertising copywriter, and after becoming a partner in her own agency, she moved to New York. There she divided her time, as author and housewife, and she started to write children's books for Doubleday, of which ""Hailstones and Halibut Bones"" is the most famous. John Wallner is the award-winninf illustrator of more than thirty books for children. His many awards and honors include several ALA Notables, the Certificate of Excellence from the American Institute of Graphic Excellence(1080), and the American Writers award for best illustrator (1977)."

Reviews for Hailstones & Halibut Bones

An exploration in imaginative, evocative verses of the world of color and its relationship to the other senses. - The New York Times Book Review , Ten Distinguished Juveniles of 1961 Has inspired young poets all over the country. -Publishers Weekly From the Hardcover edition. An exploration in imaginative, evocative verses of the world of color and its relationship to the other senses. -- The New York Times Book Review, Ten Distinguished Juveniles of 1961 Has inspired young poets all over the country. --Publishers Weekly From the Hardcover edition. An exploration in imaginative, evocative verses of the world of color and its relationship to the other senses. The New York Times Book Review, Ten Distinguished Juveniles of 1961 Has inspired young poets all over the country. Publishers Weekly From the Hardcover edition.