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If You're Not Here, Please Raise Your Hand

Name: If You're Not Here, Please Raise Your Hand
Author: G. Brian Karas
ISBN: 9780027255812

by G. Brian Karas

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Overview

By turns wistful and funny, the 38 poems in this collection capture the ups and downs of elementary school life with uncanny accuracy. These poems, complemented by lively black-and-white drawings, speak to children's hearts, to their fears, and to the special joys found in every corner of a classroom. "Humorous and poignant."--School Library Journal.

An illustrated collection of poems about a variety of elementary school experiences.

About the Author, G. Brian Karas

Kalli Dakos is an elementary school reading specialist who has written many books,including Mrs. Cole on an Onion Roll, illustrated by JoAnn Adinolfi, and two illustrated by G. Brian Karas: Don't Read This Book, Whatever You Do! More Poems About School and the Children's Choice Award-winning book If You're Not Here, Please Raise Your Hand: Poems About School. Kalli visits schools all over the United States and Canada to talk to students. She also gives teacher workshops. She lives in Ottowa, Canada ,and Sterling, Virginia. You can learn more about Kalli at www.kallidakos.com.

G. Brian Karas has illustrated many children's books, including Muncha! Muncha! Muncha! by Candace Fleming, Incredible Me by Kathi Appelt, and the High-Rise Private Eyes series by Cynthia Rylant.