John Henry Spelling While the Icks are engulfed

While the Icks are engulfed in a thrilling summer

so that each new painting can become a springboard for ideas

sugar and spice and everything nice-that's what little girls are made of

step inside for hours of entertainment

this book pairs the famous lyrics of "My Favorite Things" with beautiful

John Henry Spelling While the Icks are engulfedJohn Henry is stronger than ten men, and can dig through a mountain faster than a steam drill. Julius Lester's folksy retelling of a popular African American folk ballad has warmth, tall tale humor, and boundless energy. Jerry Pinkney illustrates the story with "rich colors borrowed from the rocks and the earth, so beautiful that they summon their own share of smiles and tears.