Everything that happens when you go camping can be an adventure, from getting dressed inside your sleeping bag on a chilly morning to meeting a moose to sharing secrets in a tent at night. Kristine O’Connell George turns the memorable moments of a family outing into spirited, evocative verse, and Kate Kiesler’s vivid paintings provide a cast of characters and the perfect setting. The captivating poems and pictures in Toasting Marshmallows will leave readers with wonderful memories of a camping trip—even if they’ve never been on one!

ISBN: 9780618045976
Imprint: Clarion Books
On Sale: Feb 28, 2001
List price: $23.99
No of pages: 48
Trim Size: 8.600 in (w) x 10.250 in (h) x 0.400 in (d)
BISAC 1: JUVENILE FICTION / Science & Nature / General
BISAC 2: JUVENILE FICTION / Sports & Recreation / Camping & Outdoor Activities
BISAC 3: JUVENILE FICTION / Poetry (see also Stories in Verse) *
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Kristine O’Connell George

Biography

Kristine O’Connell George is an acclaimed poet who conducts poetry workshops for children and teachers. She is the author of several books of poetry for young people, including Toasting Marshmallows: Camping Poems and The Great Frog Race, winner of the Lee Bennett Hopkins Poetry Award. She lives with her family in Southern California. Visit her online at kristinegeorge.com and on Twitter at @Kristine_George. 

Kate Kiesler

Biography

Born in New Hampshire and raised in Vermont, Kate Kiesler began painting at an early age. She graduated from the Rhode Island School of Design and now paints and illustrates full-time. Kate paints with oils, and her rich style has been highly praised. Kate Kiesler has illustrated numerous picture books, including The Great Frog Race and Other Poems. She lives in Frisco, Colorado.

Everything that happens when you go camping can be an adventure, from getting dressed inside your sleeping bag on a chilly morning to meeting a moose to sharing secrets in a tent at night. Kristine O’Connell George turns the memorable moments of a family outing into spirited, evocative verse, and Kate Kiesler’s vivid paintings provide a cast of characters and the perfect setting. The captivating poems and pictures in Toasting Marshmallows will leave readers with wonderful memories of a camping trip—even if they’ve never been on one!

ISBN: 9780618045976
Imprint: Clarion Books
On Sale: Feb 28, 2001
List price: $23.99
No of pages: 48
Trim Size: 8.600 in (w) x 10.250 in (h) x 0.400 in (d)
BISAC 1: JUVENILE FICTION / Science & Nature / General
BISAC 2: JUVENILE FICTION / Sports & Recreation / Camping & Outdoor Activities
BISAC 3: JUVENILE FICTION / Poetry (see also Stories in Verse) *
BISAC 4:
BISAC 5:
BISAC 6:

Kristine O’Connell George

Biography

Kristine O'Connell George is an acclaimed poet who conducts poetry workshops for children and teachers. She is the author of several books of poetry for young people, including Toasting Marshmallows: Camping Poems and The Great Frog Race, winner of the Lee Bennett Hopkins Poetry Award. She lives with her family in Southern California. Visit her online at kristinegeorge.com and on Twitter at @Kristine_George. 

Kate Kiesler

Biography

Born in New Hampshire and raised in Vermont, Kate Kiesler began painting at an early age. She graduated from the Rhode Island School of Design and now paints and illustrates full-time. Kate paints with oils, and her rich style has been highly praised. Kate Kiesler has illustrated numerous picture books, including The Great Frog Race and Other Poems. She lives in Frisco, Colorado.