More Than Words
More Than Words by Maureen Hall Daly is a unique blend of rhymed verse and original illustrations, published by AuthorHouse in November 2004. This 216-page book is designed to engage both children and adults, offering a delightful exploration of the New York City Marathon and its diverse careers. The combination of whimsical verse and hand-drawn art creates an accessible introduction to this iconic event, making it suitable for parents reading aloud to their children or teenagers seeking career inspiration.
Readers will discover a joyful narrative that highlights the various roles supporting the marathon, from engineers to musicians, alongside memorable moments and historical notes. The book serves as a lighthearted tour through the sights and sounds of this celebrated event, emphasizing its humanitarian and historical significance. With its playful tone and engaging illustrations, More Than Words invites readers to appreciate the multifaceted nature of professional sports and the community spirit that surrounds the New York City Marathon.
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This captivating little book will please both child and adult as it combines rhymed verse with original, hand-drawn illustrations to evoke a gleeful primer on the world’s premier marathon and its many careers. Inspired by the humanitarian and historical impact of the New York City Marathon, the Seussical verse and pen-and-ink drawings mark this as an unprecedented treatment of professional sport; parents may read it aloud to children, teenagers may reference it for career ideas, and anyone at all can take it as a tiny little tour through the sights and sounds of a famous event in New York City.
Many readers will recognize favorite marathon moments and historical grace-notes, but they will also giggle at the cartoons and appreciate the highlighting of the unsung “un-running” careers, from engineer to musician, that fortify the city’s greatest November party, an apolitical convention in the season of politics, and an exemplar of productive international relationships.
The New York City Marathon, founded by Fred Lebow and today shaped by the technical brilliance of race director Alan Steinfeld, is orchestrated by the New York Road Runners, the largest running organization in the world. Its website is www.nyrrc.org. Visit, and enjoy!
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