Hailstones and Halibut Bones: Adventures in Poetry and Color by O'Neill, Mary

Beloved by readers and critics alike for over 60 years, Mary O'Neill's timeless children's poetry book is a tribute to the many colors we see around us, and is considered a modern classic. Featuring beautiful poems and deeply luminous illustrations, Hailstones and Halibut Bones is a perfect addition to any home or classroom library.

Author: Mary O'Neill
Publisher: Doubleday Books for Young Readers
Published: 04/01/1990
Pages: 64
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.35lbs
Size: 9.34h x 6.23w x 0.25d
ISBN: 9780385410786
Audience: Ages 9-12

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 4.4
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Middle Grade
Quiz #/Name: 70292 / Hailstones and Halibut Bones: Adventures in Color

About the Author
MARY O'NEILL knew from childhood that she wanted to be a writer. She began her career as an advertising copywriter and after becoming a partner in her own agency, she moved to New York. There she started to write children's books for Doubleday, of which Hailstones and Halibut Bones is the most famous.

JOHN WALLNER is the award-winning illustrator of more than thirty books for children. His many awards and honors include several ALA Notables, the Certificate of Excellence from the American Institute of Graphic Excellence(1080), and the American Writers award for best illustrator (1977).