Peppered with cheeky rhymes and wicked fun, Dennis Lee’s superbly crafted poems offer a feast of silly, sassy, and soothing verses. This classic edition, featuring Frank Newfield’s original i illustrations, will have a new generation of readers banging their spoons for more.
With a nip and a nibble
A drip and a dribble
A dollop, a walloping bite:
If you want to see grins
All the way to my shins
Then give me some Garbage Delight!
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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, including the Vicky Metcalf Award for Children’s Literature, for his body of work, and is also an acclaimed poet for adults. His poetry is anthologized and read around the world.
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[0-7705-1566-5] 1977. (hardcover) Very good, no dust jacket. 64pp. 8vo. Garbage Delight is Lee's third collection of poetry for children and has been a staple on bookshelves evr since it was first published in 1977. Very good copy, filled with wild and woolly playfulness and a keen perception of the inner world of a child. While the cover shows light (and small) markings, remains remarkably clean and bright and has been well maintained. A lovely copy of a childhood favourite. Seller Inventory # 131232
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good+. Frank Newfeld (illustrator). 1st Edition. A collection of humourous poems for children by the Toronto writer, poet, publisher, educator, children's writer, Governor General's Award winner and Toronto institution. 64 pages. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Originally published in 1977 under ISBN 0-7705-1566-5. Subsequently published in hardcover under ISBN 0-7715-9592-1. Minor corner bumping. Internals fine. *** Signed By Author ***. Seller Inventory # 007319
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Condition: very good. Dust Jacket Condition: no dustjacket. Frank Newfeld (illustrator). 8vo pp.64.Signed by Dennis Lee on half title page. book. Seller Inventory # 299531
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