G Y O F UJ I K AWA

STERLING and the distinctive Sterling logo are registered trademarks of Sterling Publishing Co., Inc. Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data A childs book of poems / illustrated by Gyo Fujikawa. p. cm. Originally published: New York : Grosset & Dunlap, [1969]. ISBN-13: 978-1-4027-5061-8 ISBN-10: 1-4027-5061-7 1. Childrens poetry. 2. PoetryCollections. I. Fujikawa, Gyo. PN6109.97.F85 2007 808.810083dc22 2007008211 2 4 6 8 10 9 7 5 3 1 Published by Sterling Publishing Co., Inc. 387 Park Avenue South, New York, NY 10016 Text 2007 by Sterling Publishing Co., Inc. Illustrations 2007 by The Gyo Fujikawa Copyright Trust This edition published by Sterling Publishing Co., Inc. by arrangement with J.B. Communcations, Inc. and Ronald K. Fujikawa. This book was originally published by Grosset and Dunlap in 1969. Distributed in Canada by Sterling Publishing c/o Canadian Manda Group, 165 Dufferin Street Toronto, Ontario, Canada M6K 3H6 Distributed in the United Kingdom by GMC Distribution Services Castle Place, 166 High Street, Lewes, East Sussex, England BN7 1XU Distributed in Australia by Capricorn Link (Australia) Pty. Ltd. P.O. Box 704, Windsor, NSW 2756, Australia Printed in China All rights reserved Sterling ISBN-13: 978-1-4027-5061-8 ISBN-10: 1-4027-5061-7 For information about custom editions, special sales, premium and corporate purchases, please contact Sterling Special Sales Department at 800-805-5489 or specialsales@sterlingpub.com.

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SAIL

O F F I N A W O O D E N S H O E , pick fruit from a

sugarplum tree, wish the sunshine a good morning, and sing a sea song from the shore! In this magical worldfilled with sun-dappled river banks and snow-covered forests, bright yellow daffodils and bloom-laden cherry treesyoull share adventures with cheerful crocodiles, tiny fairies, friendly cows, and dancing children. Visit this enchanting place in two hundred beloved poems, from the voyage of The Owl and the Pussycat to the serenity of Night Blessing, the fun of Counting-Out Rhymes to the adventures of The Kayak. Gyo Fujikawas beautiful color and black-and-white illustrations captivate young and old alike, and will add to the fun of reading these timeless poems. Youll want to romp and play, and explore and travel, along with her fanciful creatures, adorable animals, and charming children.

ISBN-13: 978-1-4027-5061-8 ISBN-10: 1-4027-5061-7