In the Desert
David Elliott, illustrated by Gordy Wright
Poems introduce animals that survive the Sahara’s harsh conditions, with notes and back matter adding facts about desert life.
Book details
- Format
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Candlewick
- Published
- March 18, 2025
- Pages
- 40
- ISBN-13
- 9781536223385
- Language
- English
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Cooperative Children's Book Center, University of Wisconsin–MadisonCCBC Choices 2026PoetryBank Street College of EducationBank Street Best Children's Books of the Year 2026Five to NineAssociation for Library Service to Children (ALA)ALSC Notable Children's Books 2026YOUNGERSee the original listSources
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