A Plea to Remain
Arden Norian's poetry is a rallying cry for the Self in all of its rage, honesty, compassion, and love. Their horror at the world as they have found it and their clear-eyed insistence that it doesn't have to be this way rise off the page. At once personal and political, the poems, in their deep emotionality and delightful technical proficiency, remind us of what we owe to ourselves and our others during our brief moment on earth. - Sharon Paradiso, Professor of English, Endicott College
May You Love and Be Loved
An Instant #1 New York Times Bestseller!An Amazon Best Book of the Month!A Barnes & Noble Best Book of 2024 (So Far) May You Love and Be Loved: Wishes For Your Life is the tender and joyous next picture book from New York Times-bestselling author and poet, Cleo Wade. May you know fear but not be driven by itMay you know joy and follow it everywhereMay you know light and shine it every chance you get From the bestselling author of What the Road Said, Cleo Wade's next heartfelt and lyrical picture book is a love letter to the infinite potential of the future, expressing the many hopes and dreams we hold for our children and ourselves. Gorgeously illustrated by the author and filled to the brim with her signature big-hearted emotions, this book is an important reminder that, above all, what we wish for everyone's precious life is that they can love and be loved.
Reflections in Verse,
An anthology of powerful and thought-provoking poems that give voice to the young black male experience of trauma, anger, and hurt, ultimately leading to triumph and power. The poems are a raw and honest portrayal of young black men's struggles, from the loss of friends to gun violence to the absenteeism of a parent, an incarcerated father, falling prey to the streets, to the constant battle against systemic oppression and discrimination.The author takes the reader on a journey through young black men's emotions and experiences as they navigate through a society that often fails to recognize their worth and potential. The poems are a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the power of hope.The poems in this collection are raw, honest, and unflinching in their portrayal of the pain and suffering that these young kings have experienced. They speak of the silence and isolation that often accompanies trauma, the anger and frustration that arises from feeling unheard and unseen, and the hope and resilience that comes from finding strength in the face of adversity.The poems are written in a lyrical and powerful style, with a cadence uniquely suited to the subject matter. The author uses vivid imagery and evocative language to bring the experiences of these young men to life, capturing the pain, anger, and hope that define their lives.The author uses vivid imagery and emotive language to bring their experiences to life, creating a powerful and moving collection of poetry that is both deeply personal and universally relatable. They offer a unique perspective on the black male experience, shedding light on the challenges and struggles that are often overlooked in mainstream society"Unveiling the Unseen of Our Young Kings" is a must-read for anyone who wants to gain a deeper understanding of the experiences of young black men in America, or young men in general. It is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and a reminder of the power of the written word to heal and empower those who have been unseen, or unheard.
Heights of Heaven
Our mighty all powerful God will avenge all your adversity and foes by His warfare and weaponry of redeeming love within and through you. His love will carry you up mountains of resistance, leading you onward to miraculous victories and encounters with Him. You will be brought to lands, like those of Joshua, territories destined in the presence of God to be won back for His people to live in freedom and the pure abandoned delight of the Almighty. No mountain is too hard to climb with the Lord by your side. He pushes you up from behind, encourages you from the side, and leads you forward with fervent strengthening love. Follow our Father's heart and be transformed, renewed and empowered by the courage He places in you, led forth and sustained by the Good Shepherd. Do not quit."Do not take revenge, my dear friends, but leave room for God's wrath, for it is written: 'It is mine to avenge; I will repay, ' says the Lord. On the contrary: 'If your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him something to drink. In doing this, you will heap burning coals on his head.' Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good." Romans 12:19-21 (NIV)
The Alphabet Menagerie
Award-Winning Book for Kids on Animals ...It's cool for kids to learn about common and uncommon animals ... The Alphabet Menagerie... It's Really Cool to be a Critter entertains and educates with humor and clever rhyme. The verses are fun to read aloud and filled with interesting descriptions of origin, history, and habitat.It's really cool ... to be a Penguin.We live in snow and ice but we never dig in.Our feathers keep us warm, and so very cozy, From weather so cold and ever so "frozey."We can't fly but we can swim and "swish."Our wings are for swimming and for catching fish.We slide on tummies down under the ice, Where we swim, swoop and loop, ever so nice!The Alphabet Menagerie... It's Really Cool to be a Critter is sure to be loved and enjoyed by children of all ages. through illustrations by the author and poetry, discover familiar and non-familiar animals ... a quetzal, a fox, an elephant, or a mouse. You'll never imagine your favorite animal the same way!
Haiku, Ew!
Stop right there! If you think poems about nature are all pretty flowers and rainbow sunsets, this book is not for you. If you can't handle giant whale farts, turn back right now. If you don't want to know how lobsters pee, do not read one word further. Seriously, if you open this book, you're going to find out the disgusting truth about where honey comes from!All right, you're in charge. Don't say we didn't warn you . . .
Ava Rice Gets Something Nice!
Ava Rice is a determined 9-year-old with a love for money. In this playful children's tale, Ava's obsession with wealth leads her down a path of greed, until a mysterious gift from her grandfather changes everything. Join Ava as she tries everything to open the gift and obtain the immeasurable wealth it contains. This delightful story teaches valuable lessons about compassion, generosity, and the best gifts one can receive. Get ready for a unique and magically illustrated adventure with a timeless message that will resonate with readers of all ages.
Chaucer for Children
An introductory guide to Chaucer's Canterbury Tales with much explanatory material including a prologue introducing the poem, biographical material about Chaucer the tale-teller, and introductions to all the pilgrims. Excerpts from the poem itself are laid out side by side with the Old English version on the left and a modern English version on the right, with glosses in the margin explaining unfamiliar words, as well as footnotes to provide further information. Prose summaries are interspersed with the poetic selections. The title of this book may be misleading to modern audiences. It is definitely not for children below the age of 13, but will serve as a great introduction to Chaucer for both young adult and adult readers.
You Need More Than Dreams
'You Need More Than Dreams' is a collection of didactic and instructive poems targeted at young people and teenagers. Childhood and teenage years are formative. During this time, whatever habits, choices, and decisions one makes have a way of directing the course of one's life. Their impact can be lasting. It is for this reason that the poet has written this collection, to help younger generations navigate this sensitive time.More than being a handbook, the poems also mirror the experience of teenagers-their fears, concerns, and fantasies. Tolu' A. Akinyemi is the author of A Booktiful Love, which won the poetry category at the Best Indie Book Awards, and Inferno of Silence, which won the short stories category in the Indie Reader Discovery Awards.
Monkey Jack and Other Stories
This book has been considered by academicians and scholars of great significance and value to literature. This forms a part of the knowledge base for future generations. So that the book is never forgotten we have represented this book in a print format as the same form as it was originally first published. Hence any marks or annotations seen are left intentionally to preserve its true nature.
Cosmopolitan City
Cosmopolitan City is brought to you by the young members of the Cosmopolitan Arts Youth Group, in celebration of their multicultrual home-city of Leicester.Cosmopolitan Arts' work focuses on celebrating cultural diversity through the arts, to break down racial barriers and create better understanding. For this project, Cosmopolitan Arts Youth Group wrote a poem together and made illustrations to encapsulate their core values and highlight the magic of the work that we do together, to promote unity, integration and help make the world a better place to live.
She Found Her Fire Within
She Found Her Fire Within is author Willow Leigh's debut poetry publication. A chapbook filled with 26 poems representing 26 years of life on this beautiful planet. These poems come from more recent experiences that helped her heal generations of wounds and grow in ways unimaginable, they come from a real and raw place.
When My Mind Speaks
'When My Mind Speaks' is a collection of poems written by a seventeen-year-old high school teenager who has always found solace in words. These poems remain a reflection of the emotions and experiences she has had during her early teen years. It is a time of confusion and anxiety, of introspection. It is a period that often brings feelings of loneliness, sadness, and melancholy. But it is also a time of beauty, of quiet contemplation, and of hope. Here, you will find poems that explore both the dark and the light sides of teenage years. Some of these poems express the author's struggles with depression and anxiety, while others celebrate the joys of life, traditions, and the warmth of family and friends.
Black Girl You Are Atlas
A thoughtful celebration of Black girlhood by award-winning author and poet Ren矇e Watson. In this semi-autobiographical collection of poems, Ren矇e Watson writesabout her experience growing up as a young Black girl at the intersections of race, class, and gender. Using a variety of poetic forms, from haiku to free verse, Watson shares recollections of her childhood in Portland, tender odes to the Black women in her life, and urgent calls for Black girls to step into their power. Black Girl You Are Atlas encourages young readers to embrace their future with a strong sense of sisterhood and celebration. With full-color art by celebrated fine artist Ekua Holmes throughout, this collection offers guidance and is a gift for anyone who reads it.
Too Many Things to Tie Up
Here they are, just for you, two dozen poems- plus two!They'll make you laugh until you cry. They might even keep you up at night. Poems by a kid, just like you, who has too many things to tie up and too many thoughts deep inside. Their thoughts keep them tied up all the time.
Dizzy
A Shakespearean sonnet as a picture book?Children love rhyme and rhythm...so why not rhyme in a sonnet? This story about being brave enough to make a change is short and sweet (140 syllables to be exact). Using the sonnet structure, Dizzy, a carousel horse, decides to change her course in the three quatrains. Is she happy with the outcome? Find out in the rhyming couplet. Very young children will love the colourful illustrations and the gentle rhythm of iambic pentameter, while older children can begin to learn about this 1000-year-old poetic form. In the back of the book there is information on the history and structure of the sonnet as well as some pages where children can practice their own rhyming patterns and iambic pentameter, and even try penning their own sonnets.
The Inevitable Highschool Heartbreak
'The Inevitable High School Heartbreak' is a vulnerable, chronological and autobiographical poetry collection, following the journey of a teenage girl, on her path to finding first love. These poems span over a 4-year period, reflecting the perspectives of a teenager navigating a global pandemic, anxiety, love, and yes, heartbreak. Poetry became an outlet to channel her emotions, her joy, her pain and her own healing. With honesty and hope, we witness her evolution and growth, as she overcomes her first heartbreak, finding love for herself and the journey itself, in "There Will be Days Worth Living For".
Bengal And The Tree Trunk
Dione Beaty hailed from Dominica, where she spent two-and-a-half decades of her life. She left her home country and began her new life in the United States. She usually spends her time making abstract drawings of trees and tree trunks. Her faith in God and love of nature have directed her to this place.
The Skittery Zipper
The best poetry takes your mind to unexpected places. But is it the poet's quirkiness that carries you there, or your own?These poems are too good to be just for children - grown-ups will enjoy reading them aloud to children for their own sake, as well as for the reaction they provoke. Or why not just read them to yourself? They will challenge and stimulate, make you laugh and make you wonder.Come along with us: who's fastest, you or the wind? Or can you keep up with how fast life runs? What is the symbolism of that chocolate house? Did the poet even know, or is that for the inner child to decide? Ruth Dupre's marvellous paintings make it a visual feast too.
Poemhood: Our Black Revival
"A rich, thoughtful anthology exploring centuries of Black poetry." --Kirkus Reviews (starred review)"This deep and complex assemblage of Black poetry culminates in a joyful, painful, and emotionally rich experience." --Publishers Weekly (starred review)"An eclectic mix of Black experiences fills this unmatched anthology that features both modern poets, such as Nikki Giovanni and Ibi Zoboi, and 'the brilliant Black poets who are now ancestors'... A fresh canon for poetry studies."--ALA Booklist (starred review)"An excellent collection of poetry that is an insightful read on the Black experience"--School and Library JournalStarring thirty-seven poets, with contributions from acclaimed authors, including Kwame Alexander, Ibi Zoboi, and Nikki Giovanni, this breathtaking Black YA poetry anthology edited by National Book Award finalist Amber McBride, Taylor Byas, and Erica Martin celebrates Black poetry, folklore, and culture.Come, claim your wings.Lift your life above the earth, return to the land of your father's birth.What exactly is it to be Black in America?Well, for some, it's learning how to morph the hatred placed by others into love for oneself; for others, it's unearthing the strength it takes to continue to hold one's swagger when multitudinous factors work to make Black lives crumble. For some, it's gathering around the kitchen table as Grandma tells the story of Anansi the spider, while for others it's grinning from ear to ear while eating auntie's spectacular 7Up cake.Black experiences and traditions are complex, striking, and vast--they stretch longer than the Nile and are four times as deep--and carry more than just unimaginable pain--there is also joy.Featuring an all-star group of thirty-seven powerful poetic voices, including such luminaries as Kwame Alexander, James Baldwin, Ibi Zoboi, Audre Lorde, Nikki Giovanni, and Gwendolyn Brooks, this riveting anthology depicts the diversity of the Black experience by fostering a conversation about race, faith, heritage, and resilience between fresh poets and the literary ancestors that came before them.Edited by Taylor Byas, Erica Martin, and Coretta Scott King New Talent Award winner Amber McBride, Poemhood will simultaneously highlight the duality and nuance at the crux of so many Black experiences with poetry being the psalm constantly playing.A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection pick!
The Peculiar Plight of Milicent Wryght
This fully illustrated young adult fiction fantasy story is an allegory written in prose.Milicent Wryght marries the man of her dreams, but in short order, her uptown Manhattan life sours as she becomes jealous of her hubby's hobby of training and caring for homing pigeons-and his apparent affection for them. Enraged by what she perceives as his neglect, a scorned Milicent, in a foolishly reckless act of revenge, simultaneously loses her husband and her good life. In an odd twist of Karmic events, she is propelled into a very different life and a most peculiar plight in the Big Apple.
'cause i wanted to know
You'll find poems about pirates, superheroes, cowboys, and thieves, along with other humorous and interesting topics, and enjoy the fanciful black and white illustrations --- awaiting your touch of color --- when you read this imaginative collection of rhymes. Written and illustrated by singer, songwriter, writer, and graphic artist, Aaron Cheney, for his children, this little book is loaded with fun.
Moral Tales from Panchtantra
Journey Through Classic Tales of Panchatantra! Moral Tales From Panchatantra brings to life six timeless stories from ancient Indian folklore, designed to entertain and educate young readers. With engaging narratives and vivid illustrations, this collection imparts age-old wisdom about human nature, wise conduct, and the path to success in life.Why Kids Will Love It: Entertaining stories with talking animals and clever twists Colorful and detailed illustrations that bring tales to life Simple, engaging language perfect for early readersWhy Parents Will Love It: Imparts important moral lessons in a fun way Encourages critical thinking and understanding of values Promotes early literacy and language skillsPerfect For: Children aged 2-6 Parents looking for meaningful bedtime stories Anyone interested in classic Indian folktales
Sonnets
William Shakespeare's sonnet was first published in 1609. Its structure and form are a typical example of the Shakespearean sonnet. This sonnet attempts to define love, by telling both what it is and is not. In the first quatrain, the speaker says that love-" the marriage of true minds"-is perfect and unchanging; it does not "admit impediments," and it does not change when it finds changes in the loved one. Over the course of Sonnet 116, the speaker makes several passionate claims about what love is-and what it isn't. For the speaker (traditionally assumed to be Shakespeare himself, and thus a man), true love doesn't change over time: instead, it goes on with the same intensity forever.
Robin's Youngest Son
On April 27th, 2019 at the tender age of 13 I lost my mother Robin Renee Colbert in a fatal car crash. My mothers passing left my 3 siblings and I motherless. This is a very vulnerable collection of my work expressing all the various emotions I dealt with and still deal with from suicidal thoughts to pure sadness from her death. I share this collection with the aspirations of letting anyone who has lost anyone dear to them that they're not alone in the emotional rollercoaster they battle daily. As well this allows me to honor my mothers legacy of helping others even in her death.
Selected Bilingual Poems
"Selected Bilingual Poems" (In English and Spanish) is a new book of poetry with a diverse lyrical approach to interweave thoughts and appealing ideas to the reader, in fact to anyone interested in humanity and the written verse. The book contains over seventy poems and simultaneous translations, one hundred and fifty five pages of "easy to read" in either language. Students of English and/or Spanish will enjoy the entire book.
An Emotional Menagerie
California Reading Association's 2021 EUREKA! Nonfiction Children's Book Awards - Gold Award WinnerAn imaginative and engaging exploration of childhood emotions through poetry and evocative illustration.Emotions are like animals: No two are quite the same. Some are quiet; some are fierce; And all are hard to tame.Children experience all sorts of emotions: sometimes going through several very different ones before breakfast. Yet they can struggle to put these feelings into words. An inability to understand and communicate their moods can lead to bad behavior, deep frustration, and a whole host of difficulties further down the line. Like adults, they need help to recognize and verbalize their inner state. The greater their emotional vocabulary, the more likely they are to grow into happy, healthy, and fulfilled adults.An Emotional Menagerie is an emotional glossary for children. A book of 26 rhyming poems, arranged alphabetically, that bring our feelings to life--Anger, Boredom, Curiosity, Dreaminess, Embarrassment, Fear, Guilt, and more. The poems transform each emotion into a different animal to provide a clear and engaging illustration of its character: how it arises; how it makes us behave and how we can learn to manage its effects. Boasting a rich vocabulary, the poems also give children a wide variety of options for describing their feelings to others.Filled with wise, therapeutic advice, brought to life through musical language and beautiful illustrations, An Emotional Menagerie is an imaginative and universally appealing way of increasing emotional literacy.AN EMOTIONAL GLOSSARY FOR CHILDREN: with 26 rhyming poems, arranged alphabetically.ILLUSTRATED BY RACHAEL SAUNDERS: whimsical and humorous full color illustrations throughout.TEACHES CHILDREN EMOTIONAL LITERACY: through imaginative poems connecting different animals to common emotions.IMPROVE COMMUNICATION SKILLS: by helping children articulate their feelings.FOR AGES 5 AND UP
Fruit-Gathering
"Fruit-Gathering" is a collection of poems and songs by Tagore, originally written in Bengali and translated into English. Rabindranath Tagore collected 86 little poems in his book Fruit-gathering. The relationship between God and man, the atom and the cosmos, forms the basis of this book's theme. Fruits and flowers are used by Tagore to represent his moral and spiritual principles on adoration of the Creator. The poems are filled with vivid imagery, and Tagore often uses the natural world as a metaphor for human emotions and experiences. Overall, "Fruit-Gathering" is a beautiful and thought-provoking collection of poetry that explores the many facets of human experience. Tagore's writing is lyrical and evocative, and his poems continue to resonate with readers around the world.
The King Of The Dark Chamber
"The King of the Dark Chamber" is a play written by Rabindranath Tagore that explores the themes of god, power, truth, and love. In this play, some people claim that there is no such thing as God and that god has been impersonated by a random person. The conflict between kings over who will rule God's realm and marry his queen, Sudarshana, a young woman who enters the King's dark chamber and becomes captivated by the aura of the place. Even the queen herself lacks a clear understanding of God, who merely encountered her in a dark room.The dark chamber's monarch guides them from gloomy ignorance to luminous realms of understanding and love. Will the king and his queen ever get their realization of shortcomings and turn to God by letting go of their egotistical outlook? Consequently, the search for God is at the center of the entire drama.
Songs Of Kab簾r
"Songs of Kabir" is a collection of poems written by the Indian mystic and poet, Kabir. The book is a translation of Kabir's poems into English by Rabindranath Tagore, a renowned Indian author, and poet. The poems in "Songs of Kabir" reflect Kabir's philosophy and teachings, which are based on a synthesis of Hindu and Islamic spiritual traditions. Kabir's poetry is known for its simplicity and its focus on the divine love that transcends religious boundaries. The poems touch on various themes, such as the nature of God, the search for truth, the human condition, and the unity of all creation. The poems are often presented as dialogues between Kabir and his disciples or between Kabir and God. Tagore's translation captures the beauty and power of Kabir's poetry, making it accessible to English-speaking audiences. "Songs of Kabir" is not only a work of great literary value but also a profound spiritual text that continues to inspire readers around the world.
Grandpa's Folk Poems
Grandpa's Folk Poems is a collection of poems written over several decades by a grandfather to share with his grandchildren. Most of the poems were penned during quiet reflective times over a cup of coffee or in the evening while relaxing at day's end. The themes come from his experiences as a youth growing up in a small rural town in the Highlands along the Hudson River.
Said & Done
Recollexunz is a collection of stories, poems, reminders, lyrics that inspired my personal experiences with love, indenity and heartbreak and everything in between. This is in your hands is not tumblr, instagram, my artist website, twitter, or anything else of the sort. Not fragments or snippets or stanzas or lyrics. Whole truths, and nothing but the truths. MY truth, which in some ways are also yours because we are all connected.The discoveries are in the vowels. This is where I take a breath and exhale those moments.
Don't Bow Ballerina
There is fragility in a balancing act, there is fragility in keeping it all together or under control, there is fragility in faking it, there is fragility in hiding hardship. There is fragility in perfection. Don't Bow Ballerina, a collection of poetry works, puts into words the processes of overcoming this fear of failure, this fear of not meeting expectations, this fear of imperfection. The poems of Don't Bow Ballerina are divided into five sections; Perfection, Exhaustion, Desperation, Acceptance, and Happiness. Though the poems of this collection are divided into five sections, they all fall under the same topic, depicting step by step a journey many can relate to. A journey of self-discovery, redefining perfection, and ultimately prioritizing happiness.
Cautionary Tales for Children
Most notable among prolific English satirist Hilaire Belloc's writings are the sharp and clever admonishments he composed for children. Collected here, these short, funny pieces offer moral instruction for all types of mischief makers-from a certain young Jim, "who ran away from his nurse and was eaten by a lion," to the tale of Matilda, "who told lies and was burned to death"-and add up to a delightful read for any fan of Roald Dahl or Shel Silverstein
Letters to Myself
Alexandra discovered an insatiable desire for writing poetry while travelling through Southeast Asia in 2019. This is her debut poetry collection. It contains the original poems she wrote on her travels and encompasses her journey to the ripe age of 25. To learn more about the author, visit https: //linktr.ee/alexandra.mireanu
PUGGY's Bedtime Stories
Join Puggy on his exciting adventures as he discovers new things, makes friends and learns important life lessons. This collection of bedtime stories features Puggy, a curious and adventurous little pug who always finds himself in interesting situations. From flying kites to taking baths, Puggy's adventures will captivate and delight young readers as they learn about the importance of bravery, kindness, and determination. With charming illustrations and engaging storytelling, this book is the perfect addition to any child's bedtime routine. Get ready for some pug-tastic dreams with Puggy's bedtime stories!
Heights of Heaven
Our mighty all powerful God will avenge all your adversity and foes by His warfare and weaponry of redeeming love within and through you. His love will carry you up mountains of resistance, leading you onward to miraculous victories and encounters with Him. You will be brought to lands, like those of Joshua, territories destined in the presence of God to be won back for His people to live in freedom and the pure abandoned delight of the Almighty. No mountain is too hard to climb with the Lord by your side. He pushes you up from behind, encourages you from the side, and leads you forward with fervent strengthening love. Follow our Father's heart and be transformed, renewed and empowered by the courage He places in you, led forth and sustained by the Good Shepherd. Do not quit."Do not take revenge, my dear friends, but leave room for God's wrath, for it is written: 'It is mine to avenge; I will repay, ' says the Lord. On the contrary: 'If your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him something to drink. In doing this, you will heap burning coals on his head.' Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good." Romans 12:19-21 (NIV)
Lost Things
In this stunning speculative debut, Sam Haviland seamlessly blends the fantastical, the futuristic, and the modern-examining the human specimen under the microscope, and grappling with our place in the prehistoric timeline. Raw grit underlies even the quietest moments of domesticity and coming-of-age; this is a collection that shows what the body is, and what the body can be; unrestricted by form, binaries, and constructs.
Of Grace and Glory
A poetic Easter Story celebrating our Risen King. Illustrations, poetry, and accompanying music for the whole family. Illustrations by Australian artist Lynne Hudson. Music by Lindsey Sullivan. Graphic Design by Kayla Follin.
The Father Goose Treasury of Poetry
Poetry is magic! In this stunningly illustrated treasury, Father Goose(R) has compiled 101 of his best children's poems to share as a first introduction to the joy of language and to the enchanting world of books. The chapters containing Father Goose's poems cover the topics of Home, Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall, Animals, and Poetry and include favorites such as: My Quiet Time November The Cold Gray Days of Winter Winter Calls Snowfall in the City The Wild Geese Summertime The Ant The City What's A Poem? His poems, lilting rhymes, short simple sentences, and repetition of key words will open children's hearts to the beauty of poetry and foster a love of lyrical language. Young readers will gain an understanding of the wonder and joy of poetry.
Toy Store
Toys are made for fun. But they are also magical things that come to life with the touch of our imaginations. Watch little girls and their dolls, or little boys and their tiny plastic astronauts. Maybe words too are just waiting to come to life. Let's see.
Grandpa's Folk Poems
Grandpa's Folk Poems is a collection of poems written over several decades by a grandfather to share with his grandchildren. Most of the poems were penned during quiet reflective times over a cup of coffee or in the evening while relaxing at day's end. The themes come from his experiences as a youth growing up in a small rural town in the Highlands along the Hudson River.
Who Rules the World in Wonderland?
In her twelve years of life, this is the first time Areej must truly start to find a meaning in her life as she goes through major emotional and territorial changes. Everything and everyone around her is changing and there is no stable, solid ground for Areej to put her feet on. As she struggles to bounce back from a dramatic fall from grace, she decides to pick up her pen. Suddenly, this pen is her new best friend. Her rock, alongside her family. With her family supporting her and her pen in hand, Areej writes multiple poems, long and short, to calm her soul and pull on the strings of friendship, love and loss that connect and ground her to this world. As she reveals fragments of her story, those fragments merge together to form a larger narrative, one with the intention to provide an offering of hope in the present and for future generations. Who Rules the World in Wonderland? takes us on a poetic adventure as they explore the intricate corners of human emotion in a body of work that inspires, soothes, and enlightens. Filled with lyrical stories, both heartbreaking and empowering, Areej connects the reader with diverse characters and relatable circumstances. Join her as she rediscovers herself and tries to find out what her life truly means. With every night, As the people wonder When the light is like a band, In this world or any other, "Who rules the world in wonderland?"
Stone Soup Magazine
The May/June 2023 issue of Stone Soup, the literary magazine 100% written and illustrated by kids age 13 and younger. Stone Soup has been inspiring young readers and celebrating the brilliance of its young creators since 1973; we currently publish six issues a year, each filled with short stories, memoir, poetry, and artwork.
The Spider and the Fly (Illustrated)
Mary Howitt's classic 19th Century poem, "The Spider and the Fly," warns its young readers against the danger of flattery and evil counsel. In her famous tale, the flitting Fly is overwhelmed by the cunning Spider, due in part to the Spider's deception, but also because of the Fly's own sins of vanity and naivety. The poem is told in an engaging rhyme and rhythm and is colorfully illustrated by Ukrainian artist Yelyzaveta Anysymova. This edition of Howitt's tale of moral hazard is a great addition to any child's bookshelf.Mary Howitt (1799-1888) was an English author of over 180 books, many written for children. Among her literary accomplishments were her translations of many tales by Hans Christian Andersen and her work as an editor on the Fisher's Drawing Room Scrap Book. She was recognized and rewarded for her life's work with a silver medal from the Literary Academy of Stockholm and a Civil List Pension from the United Kingdom.Yelyzaveta Anysymova is a self-taught children's book artist from Ukraine. She draws inspiration from the people and beauty of her hometown of Zaporizhzhia.
My Tumbling Tears
An invitation to release all of sin's stings into the care of our Father.God's love is for YOU. Enter into a place of safety, a haven of His rest press into reconciliation, release, and freedom through the deep waters of pain. Live in His love, press into pain with the guidance of His Spirit and walk freely through forgiveness. "You keep track of all my sorrows. You have collected all my tears in your bottle. You have recorded each one in your book."Psalm 56:8 (NIV)
See Us Bloom
Find a piece of yourself in these comforting poems and lyrical illustrationsA collection of free verse poetry that follows a young Jewish-Korean child moving to a new home, community, and school where he navigates social-emotional growth while staying true to who he is.This picture book centers Asian-American experiences and will take readers on a journey to discover their own identities, find inner strength, and inspire them to love themselves-and one another.
