Worksong - Softcover

Paulsen, Gary

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0152023712 ISBN 13: 9780152023713

Publisher: Harcourt Brace International, 2000

Synopsis

Paperback. Pub Date: May. 2000 Pages: 32 Publisher: Sandpiper People at WORK doing Things that are SO essential to us all. Are lyrically Depicted in Gary Paulsen's spare and Elegant verse and Ruth Wright Paulsen's Richly textured OIL paintings. This TALENTED pair celeates the work ethic with sensitivity and dignity-and reminds us of the quiet grace inherent in everyday lives. The soft colors. spare text. and overall design of the book provide a song of praise to the unsung heroes in every child's world and to the simple satisfaction of a job well done. -School Liary Journal Illustrations and rhyming text depict people doing all kinds of work.

About this title

Synopsis:

This talented pair celebrates the work ethic with sensitivity and grace-and reminds us of the quiet dignity that exists in everyday lives. People at work, doing things that are so essential to us all, are lyrically depicted in Gary Paulsen's verse and in Ruth Wright Paulsen's oil paintings.

About the Author:

GARY PAULSEN has written nearly two hundred books for young people, including the Newbery Honor Books Hatchet, Dogsong, and The Winter Room. He divides his time between a home in New Mexico and a boat on the Pacific Ocean.

About this edition

• Publisher: Harcourt Brace International
• Publication date: 2000
• ISBN 10: 0152023712
• ISBN 13: 9780152023713
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 32
• Illustrator: Wright Paulsen R., Paulsen Ruth Wright