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Town Limericks
Have you ever wondered about life far away?Where peoples' lives are different from ours every day?This book gives brings you thatThe story of LatYou can see the world changing in every way. This book is the sequel to Kampung Boy, which we already limerick'd about -- a really fascinating glimpse at life inside Malaysia.Â
Flatiron Snacks: Wafels and Dinges
test heading (image ganked from here) You guys! There's a truck that makes waffles that has come to our building for every morning of the past two weeks that I have remembered to notice it. This is such an exciting thing, because, waffles! Are they not superior breakfast foods? Especially when one puts chocolate and [...]
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Tyrannical Limericks
There once was a king who was very small (Many people almost couldn't see him at all)But his wants were greatAnd would not abateLuckily he would be easily distracted and stall. We love the Tiny Tyrant! He is so tiny, yet so tyrannical! And also so incompetant. If only all our tyrannical rulers would have [...]
Glorious CLAUDETTE makes her entrance!
Don't miss this gem—no child should be without GIANTS BEWARE!  Â
Shadowy Limericks
There once was a father who lost his son.But wait! There's a possible loophole which which he could run.He'd keep his son safe.Let no harm come to the waif --But then the tale of his life could never be spun. If you haven't before, check out this story -- it's a really powerful exploration of [...]
You should be reading: The Silence of Our Friends
test headingThe Silence of Our Friends was a joy to edit. From early conversations with the two authors and the artist about the story structure and the nature of autobiography to the moment the printed book landed in my hot little hands, I've had nothing but joy in this project. And I could not be [...]
Stuffed! Limerick
Everyone has things they don't want to talk aboutIt's always amusing when those things come out with a shout!Go back under the bedPlease, hide your headWe don't want you to bring us any more doubt. Nick Bertozzi does a great job on the art of this humorous story about prejudice and prejudgements in US life [...]
Thieving Limericks
The Knights Templar were in a terrible bindThe French Government wanted them out of sight and mindOne knight held the keyTo the Templar treasurySo he went away, to a place that no one could find. For those of you who loved the first book, there will be more! We're working on having something ready for [...]
Stormy Limericks
In comes a tornado, to turn things aroundBecause nothing in life can be simple and sound.Especially when lifeIs full of confusion and strifeMaybe it'll get better the next time around. This book by Danica Novgorodoff is just gorgeous -- if you haven't seen it already, you should check it out.
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