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      Hailstones and Halibut Bones

      by Mary O'Neill
      Published
      May 1989
      Main Genre
      General Fiction General Fiction
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      64
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      What is orange? What is pink? What is white? Since its original publication in 1961, Hailstones and Halibut Bones, Mary O'Neill's renowned work of poetry about the colors of the spectrum, has become a modern children's classic. In 12 vivid poems, O'Neill explores and celebrates colors, showing how each one can be heard, touched, smelled, and seen.

      John Wallner's lavish illustrations, added to the book upon its reissue in 1989, perfectly complement O'Neill's rich, rhythmic language. Children, parents, educators, and librarians continue to be engaged by this book, a true adventure in poetry and color.

      Mary O'Neill's Hailstones and Halibut Bones was published in 1961, becoming an instant classic.

      John Wallner is the award-winning illustrator of more than 30 books for children.

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      General Fiction

      Age Level

      Kids (12 & Under) Kids: Picture Books

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      May 1990 Doubleday ISBN13 9780385410786 ISBN10 0385410786
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      First Edition May 1989 Doubleday ISBN13 9780385244848 ISBN10 0385244843
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      Apr 1990 Random House ISBN13 9780812448368 ISBN10 0812448367
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      Apr 1990 Turtleback Books ISBN13 9780606043939 ISBN10 0606043934
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      Mar 2009 Doubleday ISBN13 9780385906524 ISBN10 0385906528
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