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by Stepanek, Mattie J. T.
[ 01. English Non Fiction ] Published by : VSP Books : | Hyperion, (New York :) Physical details: 35 p. : col. ill. ; 24 cm. Subject(s): Children's poetry, American. | Poetry --Authorship. | Muscular dystrophy --Patients. Year : 2002 01. English Non Fiction Item type : 01. English Non Fiction
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Athena Consolidated School 811 STE Available

"Special ed., eight new poems."--Cover.

Includes index.

Making real sense of the senses -- The gift of color -- The smell of noise -- Angel-wings -- Very special candy -- When my feet itch -- Leaf for a day -- On the mountain of tree-stars -- Winter luck -- Important things -- Indian winter -- The eye of the beholder -- Summer 'rememberies' -- Importance of windows -- Circle of happiness -- On being thankful -- Pinch of peace -- Heartsong -- The daily gift -- Barney-muffins -- Magical big-boy underpants -- Morning shoes -- Where the Earth stops -- The storm -- Evening thought -- Scrub-a-dub -- Night-light magic.

A new edition of the beloved poetry collection includes sixteen pages of new poems and illustrations, written by eleven-year-old muscular dystrophy patient Mattie Stepanek, sharing his feelings and thoughts about his life, death, nature, faith, and hope.