Knock on Wood: Poems about Superstitions by Wong, Janet S.

Knock on Wood: Poems about Superstitions

What superstitions do you follow? In this collection of original poems, accomplished poet Janet S. Wong explores...
$52.83 AUD
$52.83 AUD
SKU: 9780689855122
Product Type: Books
Please hurry! Only 0 left in stock
Author: Janet S. Wong
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Subtotal: $52.83
10 customers are viewing this product
Knock on Wood: Poems about Superstitions by Wong, Janet S.

Knock on Wood: Poems about Superstitions

$52.83

Knock on Wood: Poems about Superstitions

$52.83
Author: Janet S. Wong
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
What superstitions do you follow?
In this collection of original poems, accomplished poet Janet S. Wong explores seventeen superstitions, some common, others that are less known, and delves into their origins as well as their lore. Rich, full-color illustrations by Julie Paschkis enhance each poem.
The result from this award-winning team is sure to intrigue young readers and make them think again about things they often do, like opening an umbrella, walking under a ladder, or putting on a hat

Author: Janet S. Wong
Publisher: Margaret K. McElderry Books
Published: 09/01/2003
Pages: 36
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.02lbs
Size: 11.24h x 8.84w x 0.43d
ISBN: 9780689855122
Audience: Ages 9-12

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 4.6
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Middle Grade
Quiz #/Name: 74044 / Knock on Wood


Award: Parents Choice Award (Fall) (1998-2007) - Winner


Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Review - Children 08/15/2003 pg. 1081
Horn Book Magazine 09/01/2003 pg. 624
PW Notes and Reprints 10/27/2003 pg. 72
Booklist 11/15/2003 pg. 596
School Library Journal 12/01/2003 pg. 140
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2003 pg. 189 - Superior,Well Above Average
School Library Journal 10/01/2004 pg. 52
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2004 pg. 189 - Superior,Well Above Average
Publishers Weekly 10/27/2003

About the Author
Janet S. Wong is the author of more than a dozen picture books and poetry collections. Her work includes Night Garden: Poems from the World of Dreams, a New York Times Best Illustrated Book, and Knock on Wood: Poems About Superstitions, both illustrated by Julie Paschkis, as well as Grump, a Charlotte Zolotow Award Highly Commended Book, illustrated by John Wallace. Janet lives with her family in Medina, Washington.

Julie Paschkis is a painter, textile designer, and award-winning illustrator and author of many books for children, including Vivid: Poems and Notes about Color; Pablo Neruda: Poet of the People by Monica Brown, an Américas Award winner and an Orbis Pictus Honor book; Night Garden: Poems from the World of Dreams by Janet S. Wong, a New York Times Best Illustrated Book; Glass Slipper, Gold Sandal: A Worldwide Cinderella by Paul Fleischman; and Yellow Elephant: A Bright Bestiary by Julie Larios, a Boston Globe-Horn Award Honor Book. She lives in Seattle with her husband. Visit her at JuliePaschkis.com.


This title is only available via back order

Returns Policy

You may return most new, unopened items within 30 days of delivery for a full refund. We'll also pay the return shipping costs if the return is a result of our error (you received an incorrect or defective item, etc.).

You should expect to receive your refund within four weeks of giving your package to the return shipper, however, in many cases you will receive a refund more quickly. This time period includes the transit time for us to receive your return from the shipper (5 to 10 business days), the time it takes us to process your return once we receive it (3 to 5 business days), and the time it takes your bank to process our refund request (5 to 10 business days).

If you need to return an item, simply login to your account, view the order using the "Complete Orders" link under the My Account menu and click the Return Item(s) button. We'll notify you via e-mail of your refund once we've received and processed the returned item.

Shipping

We can ship to virtually any address in the world. Note that there are restrictions on some products, and some products cannot be shipped to international destinations.

When you place an order, we will estimate shipping and delivery dates for you based on the availability of your items and the shipping options you choose. Depending on the shipping provider you choose, shipping date estimates may appear on the shipping quotes page.

Please also note that the shipping rates for many items we sell are weight-based. The weight of any such item can be found on its detail page. To reflect the policies of the shipping companies we use, all weights will be rounded up to the next full pound.

Related Products

Recently Viewed Products