Loris Lesynski

Loris Lesynski

  • 5 stars across 15 books

Loris Lesynski is an author, illustrator, poet, and graphic designer. "Rocksy" is her fifth rhyming picture book, following the success of "Boy Soup" (1996), "Ogre Fun" (1997), "Catmagic" (1998), and "Night School" (2001). She has also written and illustrated two collections of rollicking, rhyming poetry, "Dirty Dog Boogie" (1999, re-issued in full color 2002) and "Nothing Beats a Pizza" (2001). Loris is a popular and frequent speaker on the reading conference circuit, and makes many appearances at schools and libraries across North America. She lives in Toronto.

6th June 2013

Catmagic

This series about a magical pet shop is the purr-fect read for animal fans. The last thing Lottie wants is ... MoreCatmagic

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21st February 2002

Dirty Dog Boogie

This collection of original poems will knock your socks off, and Lesynski has just the poem for that event: Sock Fluff. ... MoreDirty Dog Boogie

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17th October 2002

Rocksy

Roxanne always gets scraped and bruised when she plays ...until she wishes out loud that she were made of stone! From th... MoreRocksy

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20th September 2001

Nothing Beats a Pizza

The opening refrain of Nothing Beats a Pizza is catchy and fun, just like all 32 poems. Through Loris's poems you enjoy... MoreNothing Beats a Pizza

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18th September 2003

Cabbagehead

Thirty poems from the author of Dirty Dog Boogie and Nothing Beats a Pizza! Sometimes I'm a genius. / Sometimes I'm a w... MoreCabbagehead

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18th October 2007

Shoe Shakes

What would happen if your shoes shook you? If they pulled you to the park and they zoomed you to the zoo? Find out in th... MoreShoe Shakes

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19th October 2006

I Did It Because: How a Poem Happens

Got a passion for poetry? Are you primed to rhyme? Word whiz Loris Lesynski shows you how it's done in this unique colle... MoreI Did It Because: How a Poem Happens

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16th October 2008

Boy Soup

When Giant wakes up with a giant cold, he turns to his home medical guide for help. The prescription? A bowl of Boy Soup... MoreBoy Soup

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2nd August 2012

Crazy About Soccer

Hurray for soccer! Anyone / at all / at all / can learn to kick a ball / a ball. A kangaroo could do it, / too, / a big... MoreCrazy About Soccer

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17th October 2013

Crazy About Basketball

A poetic homage to basketball! The footsteps pound. The high-tops squeak. The crowd is loud. The floorboards creak. But... MoreCrazy About Basketball

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  • Catmagic

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    by Emsy

    I really liked reading this book. The main character is Lottie and tells the story of her time spent at her uncles pet shop. She discovers the animals...

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    This is a brilliant book for cat lovers. It is about when Lottie is sent to her Uncle’s pet shop. Then she finds a cat being kicked in the street and ...

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