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Paperback. Condition: Good. Children of all ages will delight in its song and story. --Charles Martin, author of Signs & WondersDavey McGravy, Davey McGravy, a name to conjure with, to dream with by the cedar treesout in the rainy woods.In a misty, faraway-feeling land of rain, Davey McGravy lives with his father and brothers, but mourns his missing mother. He follows the rhymes in his head into a forest of ferns, moss, and cedar trees where he meets animals wise and strange. A coaxing crow urges him onwards. A consoling peacock tells him that nothing is really lost. A fierce lioness frightens him. Following their voices, Davey travels deeper and deeper into the mysterious woods. Then he must find his way home, to a father who is sad but loving, and brothers who care for him no matter how they fight.Caught between his forest-world and the world of school, shopping, and family life, Davey wanders his way through grief. With playful and evocative verse, poet David Mason delivers him back to his boyhood but leaves the mysteries of love intact. Full of humor and melancholy, Davey McGravy movingly captures the longing of a child for his lost mother.Across a series of poems, accompanied by early-Sendakesque etchings by artist Grant Silverstein, we meet a little boy named Davey McGravy living in the tall-treed forest with his father and brothers. A few tender verses in, we realize that Davey is caught in the mire of mourning his mother. Without invalidating the deep melancholy that has set in, Mason makes room for the mystery of life and death, inviting in the miraculous immortality of love.Only a rare poet can merge the reverence of Thoreau with the irreverence of Zorba the Greek to create something wholly unlike anything else -- and that is what Mason accomplishes in Davey McGravy. --Brain PickingsFrom his first full-length narrative poem, The Country I Remember, to his extraordinary verse novel, Ludlow, David Mason's ambition to expand the realm of narrative in contemporary verse has been central to his poetic project, even as successive collections revealed him as one of the best lyric poets of his generation. The latest proof of Mason's necessity, Davey McGravy, is both a vibrant celebration of language as play and the moving tale of how a young boy discovers, through heartbreaking loss, the transformative powers of the imagination. Children of all ages will delight in its song and story. --Charles Martin, author of Signs & WondersDavid Mason is the author of numerous books of poetry and the verse-novel Ludlow. He was poet laureate of Colorado from 2010 to 2014, and he now divides his time between Colorado and Oregon.Grant Silverstein, the illustrator, specializes in etchings. Silverstein, Grant (illustrator).…

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Illustrated. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting. Silverstein, Grant (illustrator).

Paperback. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Silverstein, Grant (illustrator).

Condition: Very Good. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. Silverstein, Grant (illustrator).

Paperback. Condition: Good. Children of all ages will delight in its song and story. --Charles Martin, author of Signs & WondersDavey McGravy, Davey McGravy, a name to conjure with, to dream with by the cedar treesout in the rainy woods.In a misty, faraway-feeling land of rain, Davey McGravy lives with his father and brothers, but mourns his missing mother. He follows the rhymes in his head into a forest of ferns, moss, and cedar trees where he meets animals wise and strange. A coaxing crow urges him onwards. A consoling peacock tells him that nothing is really lost. A fierce lioness frightens him. Following their voices, Davey travels deeper and deeper into the mysterious woods. Then he must find his way home, to a father who is sad but loving, and brothers who care for him no matter how they fight.Caught between his forest-world and the world of school, shopping, and family life, Davey wanders his way through grief. With playful and evocative verse, poet David Mason delivers him back to his boyhood but leaves the mysteries of love intact. Full of humor and melancholy, Davey McGravy movingly captures the longing of a child for his lost mother.Across a series of poems, accompanied by early-Sendakesque etchings by artist Grant Silverstein, we meet a little boy named Davey McGravy living in the tall-treed forest with his father and brothers. A few tender verses in, we realize that Davey is caught in the mire of mourning his mother. Without invalidating the deep melancholy that has set in, Mason makes room for the mystery of life and death, inviting in the miraculous immortality of love.Only a rare poet can merge the reverence of Thoreau with the irreverence of Zorba the Greek to create something wholly unlike anything else -- and that is what Mason accomplishes in Davey McGravy. --Brain PickingsFrom his first full-length narrative poem, The Country I Remember, to his extraordinary verse novel, Ludlow, David Mason's ambition to expand the realm of narrative in contemporary verse has been central to his poetic project, even as successive collections revealed him as one of the best lyric poets of his generation. The latest proof of Mason's necessity, Davey McGravy, is both a vibrant celebration of language as play and the moving tale of how a young boy discovers, through heartbreaking loss, the transformative powers of the imagination. Children of all ages will delight in its song and story. --Charles Martin, author of Signs & WondersDavid Mason is the author of numerous books of poetry and the verse-novel Ludlow. He was poet laureate of Colorado from 2010 to 2014, and he now divides his time between Colorado and Oregon.Grant Silverstein, the illustrator, specializes in etchings. Silverstein, Grant (illustrator).…

Condition: acceptable. All pages and the cover are intact, but shrink wrap, dust covers, or boxed set case may be missing. Pages may include limited notes, highlighting, or minor water damage but the text is readable. Item may be missing bundled media. Silverstein, Grant (illustrator).

softcover. Condition: Nearly fine copy. Later prt. 8vo, 273 pp. Illus. by Grant Silverstein (illustrator).

Condition: good. All pages and cover are intact. Dust jacket included if applicable, though it may be missing on hardcover editions. Spine and cover may show minor signs of wear including scuff marks, curls or bends to corners as well as cosmetic blemishes including stickers. Pages may contain limited notes or highlighting. "From the library of" labels may be present. Shrink wrap, dust covers, or boxed set packaging may be missing. Bundled media e.g., CDs, DVDs, access codes may not be included. Silverstein, Grant (illustrator).…

Paperback. Condition: New. 109pp. Illustrated by Grant Silverstein Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾". Silverstein, Grant (illustrator).

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority. Silverstein, Grant (illustrator).

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Silverstein, Grant (illustrator).

softcover. Condition: Fine copy. Later prt. 8vo, 273 pp. Illus. by Grant Silverstein (illustrator).

Condition: As New. Unread copy in mint condition. Silverstein, Grant (illustrator).

Condition: New. Brand New. Silverstein, Grant (illustrator).

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. First Paperback Edition. Signed By the Author on title page. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾". Silverstein, Grant (illustrator). Signed by the Author. Book.

Paperback. Condition: New. Silverstein, Grant (illustrator).

paperback. Condition: Good. Illustrated. Ships in a BOX from Central Missouri! May not include working access code. Will not include dust jacket. Has used sticker(s) and some writing or highlighting. UPS shipping for most packages, (Priority Mail for AK/HI/APO/PO Boxes). Silverstein, Grant (illustrator).…

Condition: New. Silverstein, Grant (illustrator).

Paperback. Condition: New. Silverstein, Grant (illustrator).

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition. Silverstein, Grant (illustrator).

Condition: Collectible-Good. Signed Copy: This item is signed by the author. Silverstein, Grant (illustrator).

Paperback. Condition: Very Good+ condition. Philadelphia: Paul Dry Books, 2003. Uncorrected Proof. 5" wide by 8.5" tall. Bright, clean, tight, square, unmarked copy. Flat spine. No spine crease. No store stamp, owner's name or bookplate. No underlining. No highlighting. No margin notes. From the rear cover: "Part memoir, part natural history, part apology, The Verb 'To Bird' will enlighten and entertain anyone who's ever wondered why so many people find standing under a dripping pine in the pre-dawn fog so appealing." Original pictorial wrappers. 1st printing of First Paul Dry Books ed. Softcover. Very Good+ condition. Illus. by Silverstein, Grant. x, 273pp . 1st printing of First Paul Dry Books ed. Silverstein, Grant (illustrator).…

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Condition: New.

Softcover. Condition: Near Fine. From the award-winning poet and translator A. E. Stallings comes a lively new edition of the ancient Greek fable The Battle between the Frogs and the Mice. Originally attributed to Homer, but now thought to have been composed centuries later by an unknown author, The Battle is the tale of a mouse named Crumbsnatcher who is killed by the careless frog King Pufferthroat, sparking a war between the two species. This dark but delightful parable about the foolishness of war is illustrated throughout in striking drawings by Grant Silverstein.; 7 X 0.5 X 9.75 inches; 100 pages.…

Condition: New. Illustrator(s): Silverstein, Grant. Num Pages: 120 pages, illus. BIC Classification: YDP; YFN; YXF. Category: (J) Children / Juvenile. Dimension: 155 x 229 x 8. Weight in Grams: 180. . 2015. Paperback. . . . . Silverstein, Grant (illustrator).

Condition: New. Illustrator(s): Silverstein, Grant. Num Pages: 120 pages, illus. BIC Classification: YDP; YFN; YXF. Category: (J) Children / Juvenile. Dimension: 155 x 229 x 8. Weight in Grams: 180. . 2015. Paperback. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland. Silverstein, Grant (illustrator).

Paperback / softback. Condition: New. New copy - Usually dispatched within 4 working days. Silverstein, Grant (illustrator).

Condition: New. Silverstein, Grant (illustrator).

Softcover-Großformat. Condition: Gut. ca. 50 Seiten Einband leicht staubschmutzig, Seitenränder teils geknickt, einige Seiten gelöst, insgesamt akzeptabler Gebrauchtzustand. Texte in englischer und französischer Sprache; Sprache: Englisch Gewicht in Gramm: 300.