Garbage Delight: Classic Edition

Lee, Dennis

ISBN 10: 1443411558 / ISBN 13: 9781443411554

Published by HarperCollins, 2012

About this Item

About the book: Hardcover. No jacket, as issued. Signed by poet on title page. First Printing of this reprinted edition. Book is in fine condition. Feels unread. Additional photos available upon request.

Seller Inventory # 005445

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Garbage Delight: Classic Edition
• Publisher: HarperCollins
• Publication Date: 2012
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1443411558
• ISBN 13: 9781443411554
• Binding: Hardcover
• Illustrator: Newfeld, Frank
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: Fine
• Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket
• Signed: Signed by Author(s)
• Seller catalogs:
  • Signed/Autographed
  • Poetry
  • Children's/Young Adult

About this title

Synopsis

Peppered with regional names, sing-song rhythms and a dash of wicked fun, Garbage Delight has been a staple on Canadian bookshelves for thirty-five years. Its forty-two superbly crafted poems offer a feast of silly, sassy and soothing verses for every taste, from the thundering I Eat Kids Yum Yum! to the more lyrical The Coming of Teddy Bears. This handsome classic edition featuring Frank Newfeld s original illustrations and book design will have a new generation of readers banging their spoons for more.

About the Author

DENNIS LEE is Toronto's first Poet Laureate, an Officer of the Order of Canada and the author of timeless children's collections such as Alligator Pie, Garbage Delight, Jelly Belly, Bubblegum Delicious and The Ice Cream Store. He has received many honours for his body of work, including the Vicky Metcalf Award for Children's Literature. He is also an acclaimed writer of poetry for adults. His work is anthologized and read around the world.