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Hello, Pleasant Places!
Poems survey the exciting discoveries that await the newcomer at the seashore and in cities, parks, and zoos
64 pages, Hardcover
First published September 1, 1972
About the author
Leland B. Jacobs
70 books10 followers1907-
Leland Blair Jacobs was an American professor emeritus of education who was known particularly for his work in the teaching of literature. He taught elementary, junior high and high school in rural Michigan, and was an elementary school principal. He also taught at OSU in Columbus, Ohio and trained numerous future teachers of literature in Leonia, New Jersey before he was hired by Teachers College, Columbia University in 1952, from which he retired with the rank of Professor Emeritus. During 22 years on the faculty, Dr. Jacobs developed literature as a major part of early education. He encouraged pupils to read literature for their own development.
Leland Blair Jacobs was an American professor emeritus of education who was known particularly for his work in the teaching of literature. He taught elementary, junior high and high school in rural Michigan, and was an elementary school principal. He also taught at OSU in Columbus, Ohio and trained numerous future teachers of literature in Leonia, New Jersey before he was hired by Teachers College, Columbia University in 1952, from which he retired with the rank of Professor Emeritus. During 22 years on the faculty, Dr. Jacobs developed literature as a major part of early education. He encouraged pupils to read literature for their own development.
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December 31, 2017
A lovely poetry book, but the illustrations are what makes this 5 stars!
Kelly Oechsli is the illustrator.
Kelly Oechsli is the illustrator.
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