Synopsis
This child's view of the long day's work in the cotton fields, simply expressed in a poet's resonant language, is a fresh and stirring look at migrant family life.'With its restrained poetic text and impressionist paintings, this is a picture book for older readers, too.'--Booklist
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About the Authors
An award-winning fiction writer, playwright, and poet, Sherley Anne Williams (1944-1999) is best known for her widely acclaimed novel Dessa Rose. Her interest in children's literature was nurtured by story-telling sessions for her son, Malcolm, and his friends.
Working Cotton is based on poems from The Peacock Poems, a National Book Award nominee, and his her first book for children.Carole Byard (1941-2017) was an artist and illustrator whose books for children twice won the Coretta Scott King award.
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Working Cotton
Seller: World of Books (was SecondSale), Montgomery, IL, U.S.A.
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Condition: Very Good. Byard, Carole (illustrator). Item in very good condition! Textbooks may not include supplemental items i.e. CDs, access codes etc. Seller Inventory # 00100952369
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Seller: World of Books (was SecondSale), Montgomery, IL, U.S.A.
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Condition: Good. Byard, Carole (illustrator). Item in good condition. Textbooks may not include supplemental items i.e. CDs, access codes etc. Seller Inventory # 00100855685
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Seller: World of Books (was SecondSale), Montgomery, IL, U.S.A.
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Condition: Acceptable. Byard, Carole (illustrator). Item in very good condition! Textbooks may not include supplemental items i.e. CDs, access codes etc. Seller Inventory # 00077714490
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Clarion Books (edition Illustrated), 1997
ISBN 10: 0152014829
ISBN 13: 9780152014827
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Seller: BooksRun, Philadelphia, PA, U.S.A.
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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Byard, Carole (illustrator). Illustrated. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting. Seller Inventory # 0152014829-11-1
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Seller: BooksRun, Philadelphia, PA, U.S.A.
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Paperback. Condition: Fair. Byard, Carole (illustrator). Illustrated. The item might be beaten up but readable. May contain markings or highlighting, as well as stains, bent corners, or any other major defect, but the text is not obscured in any way. Seller Inventory # 0152014829-7-1
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HMH Books for Young Readers, 1997
ISBN 10: 0152014829
ISBN 13: 9780152014827
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Seller: HPB Inc., Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Byard, Carole (illustrator). Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority! Seller Inventory # S_424092946
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Seller: ThriftBooks-Dallas, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
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Paperback. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Byard, Carole (illustrator). Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Seller Inventory # G0152014829I3N00
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Seller: Wonder Book, Frederick, MD, U.S.A.
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Condition: Good. Byard, Carole (illustrator). Good condition. A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains. Seller Inventory # V12A-04990
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HarperCollins Publishers, 1997
ISBN 10: 0152014829
ISBN 13: 9780152014827
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Seller: Better World Books, Mishawaka, IN, U.S.A.
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Condition: Very Good. Byard, Carole (illustrator). Reprint. Former library copy. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. Seller Inventory # 7627031-6
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Published by
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ISBN 10: 0152014829
ISBN 13: 9780152014827
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Seller: Better World Books, Mishawaka, IN, U.S.A.
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Condition: Good. Byard, Carole (illustrator). Reprint. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. Seller Inventory # GRP21308262