The Word Cosmos
Poetry gives meaning to life. For many of us, it is a way of understanding the world around us. 'The Word Cosmos' is a collection of poetries which will have you reeling in a wave of emotions long after you are done reading. This powerhouse of work will make you smile, cry, go red in anger, nod your head in agreement and grasp the finer nuances of what it means to be in today's world. A small book with big realizations
Best Teen Writers of North Dakota, 2022
This anthology includes all of the 2022 North Dakota winners of the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards. The Awards program started in New York City in 1923 and has an impressive roster of past winners, such as Truman Capote and Sylvia Plath. Since 2014, The Red River Valley Writing Project and Plains Art Museum have partnered to serve as the North Dakota State Affiliate for the Scholastic Art and Writing Awards. The mission of the Awards is to identify teenagers (grades 7-12) with exceptional artistic and literary talent and bring their remarkable work to a national audience. The works are judged on creativity, personal voice, and technical skill. Students have complete freedom of expression.
Eternity
Eternity is a compilation of different poems, proses and stories written by the author between his early teens and early 20s. It encompasses write-ups on love, peace, humanity, pain and hope. There are two stories in the end. Bright and Red Box. Bright is set in an apocalyptic world where adults no longer exist.Bright asks a simple question: For love, how far can you go? As for Red Box, it is a short story that takes you on a ride to explore your emotions, get to know yourself better and feel more connected to your soul.
When The Truckers Roared
The Freedom Convoy of 2022 started in Canada and instantly sparked similar movements across the globe. Author Z.S. Ahmed immortalizes this inspiring global phenomenon through this poetic and historical account for children and parents, alike. It takes readers through the the trials and tribulations of the preceding months, as well as the funding and media challenges facing the truckers and their supporters after the campaign was well underway. Commemorate this important historic event for yourself and your children by purchasing a copy today - and always remember the time 'When The Truckers Roared!'
Animals Have Their Say
Innovative book of poetry packed with rhythm, humor, descriptive passages of nature as well as beautifully detailed illustrations to appeal to both children and adults about the relationships between animal characters who through their experiences develop an understanding of each other.Hop with a bunny following a skunk. Dance with a white buffalo enticed by a fawn. Slither with a snail who is jealous of a sloth. Encourage a playful salamander overcome by a snake. Scare yourself with a beautiful spider oblivious to a fox. Play with a bear who outsmarts a squirrel. Sing with a mockingbird loud as a crow and disturbed by a cormorant. Be mindful of a fisher cat and a raccoon looking for food. Watch a manatee and a sea monkey blissful in the ocean waves. Unleash a spaniel seeking a mole. Become one with nature on a long steady path by a meandering landscape watching the sun rise and set.
Home Is Not a Country
LONGLISTED FOR THE NATIONAL BOOK AWARD - A CORETTA SCOTT KING HONOR BOOK - A KIRKUS REVIEWS BEST YOUNG ADULT BOOK OF THE CENTURY "Nothing short of magic." --Elizabeth Acevedo, New York Times bestselling author of The Poet X From the acclaimed poet featured on Forbes Africa's "30 Under 30" list, this powerful novel-in-verse captures one girl, caught between cultures, on an unexpected journey to face the ephemeral girl she might have been. Woven through with moments of lyrical beauty, this is a tender meditation on family, belonging, and home. my mother meant to name me for her favorite flowerits sweetness garlands made for pretty girlsi imagine her yasmeen bright & alive& i ache to have been born her instead Nima wishes she were someone else. She doesn't feel understood by her mother, who grew up in a different land. She doesn't feel accepted in her suburban town; yet somehow, she isn't different enough to belong elsewhere. Her best friend, Haitham, is the only person with whom she can truly be herself. Until she can't, and suddenly her only refuge is gone. As the ground is pulled out from under her, Nima must grapple with the phantom of a life not chosen--the name her parents meant to give her at birth--Yasmeen. But that other name, that other girl, might be more real than Nima knows. And the life Nima wishes were someone else's. . . is one she will need to fight for with a fierceness she never knew she possessed.
Mirror, Mirror
When spiritual mirrors tell the truth, we sometimes take a look and, despite reality, walk away satisfied, boldly convincing ourselves that what we saw was a reflection of pure perfection. To appease our spiritual conscience, we then find ourselves as a people who would rather look into a spiritual mirror, simply concluding the reflection to be an acceptable image meeting, never superseding, either our own standards or the demands of this world around us. Eventually, we uncomfortably just become "all right" with our spiritual mirror reflection, convincing ourselves that true change is impossible. We fail to realize that Satan desires for us to become so familiar with the reflection of wickedness daily seen in that spiritual mirror that we never surrender wholeheartedly to God. We must grow to a place where we are ready to allow the Lord to make us all over again...into a godly image...into a reflection of His righteousness. The poetic words in this book will take all readers on a spiritual journey of self-discovery, looking into a spiritual mirror, embracing reality, and arriving at a place of total surrender to a spiritual transformation. As we become completely honest with the reality that we see, we then posture ourselves for a change, a makeover that can only come from God. Let us look into this spiritual mirror together. May God open our eyes that we may see.
Stars in You & Me
What's your Zodiac Sign? Do you know the positive or negative aspects of your Sign? If not, then this book is for you. We all have different personalities, and we're all connected through a star sign. Understanding yourselves and your beloved nature is always an absolute priority in any relationship. But sometimes, at a time of life, things get complicated between two personalities. ""Stars in You & Me"" is a collection of 36 poems written under every zodiac symbol. Through the poetic expression, you will get three different verses for each zodiac. In these poems, your vision will be clearer to know about you and your companion personality, either your relationship is in the form of any family, friends or colleagues. The author expressed the 12 different personalities of each zodiac and genres uniquely. It's an exciting read that will hook you to the end.
Cory’s poems volume 1
This book is based on motivation and mental health awareness. Its purpose is to reach those that suffer from mental health and their loved ones to help bring an understanding of what someone like us goes through via poetry.
anything, everything, & nothing
This poetry book is a chameleon. A color-changing lizard that can be anything you want it to be. It is a green tragedy. It's a purple drama. It's yellow for light and happiness. It's dark gray sadness and pain. For some, it might be fiction, a story of what-ifs. But for others, it can be non-fiction that sparks events and memories in your mind. This book is a color-changing, mood-swinging, captivating story. This story with touch you and speak to you. It will help you understand the indescribable.
All Creatures Great
All Creatures Great and Small are a series of poetic books, the first 'All Creatures Great' the second being 'All Creatures Small'. Poems are accompanied with Illustrated vibrant colourful images and is centred around assisted learning. These short poems are also designed to be read with parents or guardians in mind. In time your child will be able to read them and distinguish each creature's characteristics. Ensure you purchase the series to gain the full benefit of All Creatures Great and Small to give your child a distinctive view of the animal kingdom by Frederick Albert Biggs.
Yes, I Am Guilty Athava Atmakatha
काव्य रचना वही कर पाता है, जो संवेदनशील हो और प्रकृति प्रदत्त हर वस्तु, प्राणिमात्र के स्पर्श और उसकी मूक-वाचाल भाषा को समझता हो और इस काव्य संग्रह में प्रकाशित प्रत्येक रचना इस सोच पर खरी उतरती हैं। युवा रचनाकार मुकेश सिंह एक संवेदनशील व्यक्ति हैं। उनकी कविताएं ह्रदय को छूती हैं। इस काव्य संग्रह में देशभक्ति, सामाजिक, और बाल रचनाओं के साथ साथ रोमांटिक तथा भावनात्मक कविताएँ भी सन्निविष्ट की गई हैं. 'एक नया भारत बनाते हैं', तू पार्थ बन, पुलिसवाले, अछूत, बन जा तू ज्वाला जैसी 40 से अधिक रचनाओं का यह संग्रह प्रत्येक वर्ग और आयु के पाठकों को बांधे रखती है. प्रस्तुत काव्य संग्रह की पूरी 40 की 40 कविताएँ एक नये समाज के निर्माण में नींव के पत्थर की भूमिका निभाती नजर आती है. अतः यह कहा जा सकता है कि प्रस्&
Patience
Pain or power? It all comes out with my most favored pen and a journal. Take a seat, put your feet up, and maybe grab a box of tissues. Don't say I didn't warn you.. Buckle up, you're in for a roller coaster. Fiction or Non-Fiction - its for you to decide.
Why Not You?
Parents and children, alike, will love this beautifully illustrated and thought-provoking rhyming book as it highlights the differences between the safe & predictable 'common road' and the exciting, less-travelled 'passionate path' - which can be more lonely & difficult at times, but so much more exciting and rewarding for those who are bold enough to travel it. This book is ideal for ages 0-12 - and for parents who encourage their children to dream big and pursue their passions in life.
Save the Peas for Last
With the arrival of your dinner plate have you ever paused to think what might be running through the minds of those little morsels cowering beneath the prongs of your menacing fork.Put yourself in their position, the terror of not knowing. Will I be the first to go? Will it be quick, if minds are on pudding? Your only certainty is the knowledge that you won't be around to witness the end of those bland peas. They'll be last, for sure!
I Wrote A Book!
As the subtitle states, it's a "self indulging collection of random facts, riddles, jokes, poems, flash fiction, quips, and all around silliness". Read for a few laughs or maybe a "fun fact" or two. Then buy it's sequel, "I Wrote Another Book!".
My Muddy Puddle
My Muddy Puddle is a children's rhyming book that follows a child's love of playing in muddy puddles. When the rain dries up, the puddles go away, and there's nothing else she wants to do. Using basic language, repetition, sight words, and beautiful illustrations, My Muddy Puddle is perfect for shared reading with emergent readers.
About Kindness
This beautiful children's verse book is about kindness - what it is, how to express it, and the positive impact that it can have on individuals and around the world. Written as a three-stanza poem, About Kindness employs rhythms, rhymes, and repetition to teach young children different mindful ways of expressing kindness in their everyday lives: through meeting people's needs in the first stanza; through empathy and understanding in the second stanza; and through care and concern for their community and planet in the third stanza. The illustrations show that acts of kindness can inspire more kindness, happiness, and togetherness in diversity. To add fun to the messages in the book, readers may engage in a special hunt of "Find the Heart" throughout the book.The language and illustrations are straightforward and easily understood, making About Kindness a perfect introduction for all children about the many ways to make a positive difference with what they say and do. This book supports emotional intelligence, and diversity, and helps to equip children with a social and emotional toolbox that will carry them through childhood into adulthood.
My Muddy Puddle
My Muddy Puddle is a children's rhyming book that follows a child's love of playing in muddy puddles. When the rain dries up, the puddles go away, and there's nothing else she wants to do. Using basic language, repetition, sight words, and beautiful illustrations, My Muddy Puddle is perfect for shared reading with emergent readers.
About Kindness
This beautiful children's verse book is about kindness - what it is, how to express it, and the positive impact that it can have on individuals and around the world. Written as a three-stanza poem, About Kindness employs rhythms, rhymes, and repetition to teach young children different mindful ways of expressing kindness in their everyday lives: through meeting people's needs in the first stanza; through empathy and understanding in the second stanza; and through care and concern for their community and planet in the third stanza. The illustrations show that acts of kindness can inspire more kindness, happiness, and togetherness in diversity. To add fun to the messages in the book, readers may engage in a special hunt of "Find the Heart" throughout the book.The language and illustrations are straightforward and easily understood, making About Kindness a perfect introduction for all children about the many ways to make a positive difference with what they say and do. This book supports emotional intelligence, and diversity, and helps to equip children with a social and emotional toolbox that will carry them through childhood into adulthood.
Recovering to Myself
This is a poetry book about my battle with an eating disorder and the process it took for me to overcome it. The long months in residential treatment provided time for me to battle my inner demons. This book will break your heart and mend it all in one read.
Midwest Psychosis
Midwest Psychosis by Tanner L矇on is an unconventional expedition into a new age of contemporary poetry. His poems, combined with the illustrations, create an atmosphere that is subversive, intimate, psychological, and experimental. The topics interweave themselves in a manner which depicts a picturesque narrative of his life experiences in the Midwest, and America at large. Tanner's subject matter is centered around the passions of his heart, such as love, sex, drugs, heartbreak, politics, veganism, spirituality, death, and rebirth. The underlying grit of Midwest Psychosis invites the reader to savor each piece piece of the painting as they immerse themselves within the work.
Will Power
He is universally regarded as the world's most influential writer, whose works transcend cultures and time. Yet, in his homeland, one person in five has never seen or read a play by William Shakespeare.The author of this book believes the reason that so many fail to make the acquaintance of the Bard lies in the classroom. He feels the introduction to Shakespeare is made in the wrong way and to pupils of the wrong age.This book attempts to show that simple rhymes, evoking the powerful moral themes of Shakespearean drama, can engage the interest of young children more effectively than confronting teenagers with an incomprehensible text.
Caught Between Layers
"Caught between Layers" is a collection of insightful thoughts, verses by an observant poet, whose ideas move across a wide-open field of concerns. It is a life's experience fully exposed to the most intimate moments, within a world of rhyming words in the mind of an author, proud to share his beliefs...
Heal My Wounds
Young author, Garett Sharp, delivers a raw take on heartbreak and mental illness in his newest collection of illustrated poetry + prose. In this undoubtedly emotional collection from the inside of Garett Sharp's mind, readers are taken along on a journey filled with heartbreak, self-loathing, mental health issues, self-reflection, as well as finding the key to self-acceptance. As the author grows, he learns to acknowledge his life decisions, what it's like to live with mental illness, how to cope with heartbreak and devastating loss, and find the strength of mending the wounds from within. Heal My Wounds is by far the largest, most impactful collection written by Garett. The poems range from sadness, rage, and pain to hopeful sources of light and finding peace.
Little Stars and Cactus / Estrellitas y Nopales
In his first collection of bilingual poetry for children, Jos矇 Chavez shares lyrical reflections that shine a light on a young Mexican-American boy who sees stars dance across the night sky, longs to sail to Mexico, paints his mother's smile, and loves his grandmother's green chile stew. With two cats and a friendly pig to keep him company, the curious boy embarks on a journey through his imagination as he contemplates what stars do in the daytime, and thinks of questions for the planet Saturn. En su primera recopilaci籀n de poes穩as biling羹es para ni簽os, Jos矇 Chavez comparte reflexiones l穩ricas que iluminan a un joven M矇xico-Americano que ve las estrellas bailar en el cielo nocturno, anhela navegar a M矇xico, pinta la sonrisa de su madre, y le encanta el chile verde de su abuela. Con dos gatas y un cochinito amistoso, que lo acompa簽an, el ni簽o curioso emprende un viaje a trav矇s de su imaginaci籀n mientras contempla lo que hacen las estrellas durante el d穩a, y piensa en preguntas para el planeta Saturno.
You Are God’s Masterpiece
Every child born is a precious gift from God. Each one is uniquely designed and created for a purpose. Children need to hear this message now more than ever. They need to know that they are beautiful, meaningful creations of God Himself. You Are God's Masterpiece is a simple poem with a worldwide message that all are important, all are purposed, and all are special just as they are.
Gitanjali
Every soul longs for a communion with the ultimate truth and when this longing takes the form of vehement devotion, what comes out of it is a soulful melody of endless songs. The depth of love and devotion, Tagore has for the divine, is poured into Gitanjali, which is a prayer for the ennoblement of humanity. The central theme of Gitanjali is devotion, and its motto is 'I am here to sing thee songs' (No. XV). Gitanjali is sometimes compared to the Book of Psalms and explores the personal relationship between the poet and divinity. The manner of singing God's praises, the willingness to selfless surrender and exhortations to fellow human beings for shunning worldly desires, are sub-themes of these songs. Tagore's language is neither complicated nor rife with allusions or marred with the figurative or metaphorical use of words or expressions. The simplicity of old English and minimal linguistic variations contribute towards the wide readership of Gitanjali, and it is, precisely, what you need to revive your spirit and get you closer to yourself.
What is a Dream?
What is a dream? To have a dream is to wonder. It's the spark of imagination that glows bright. A calling that can be heard like roaring thunder. An expression of your soul's light. What is a dream to you?
Children of the Reverie Hour II
"Therefore, brethren, stand fast, and hold the traditions which ye have been taught, whether by word, or our epistle," ( 2 Thessalonians 2:15). Throughout history, in every story, each hero has a quest and that quest begins with a want for better or just the hero being completely lost after something shaking has occurred. In the essence of it all, they find themselves. They find this greater, stronger person they never knew they were and when that happens they are faced with a new villain, worse than their first adversary, but the journey has molded and formed them to be strong enough to defeat this villain. If you think of your life, your wins and loses. They're not really losses, they are just pieces of training. When you win, you only smile when you have defeated the villain. God must send us all on that very same journey that David had to go on. From zealous, to broken, to king. If you are going to rule someday, then God knows you have to be trained mentally, spiritually, and emotionally. You have to be controlled, not easily shaken by a tiny change in the tides. If a tide goes one way, your ship goes that way too, even if it means destruction. No. God doesn't want you to be a ruler like that. And if taking you through this cave, dragging you around this bend, forcing you to stare your fears in the face, then He will do it.Along this quest, though He will be there and at times He might pretend to leave you just to see if you will be faithful. You will want to break. Want to split and do all the above but keep going because of your frustration, but there is always God still there reminding you of those who came before, who are still cheering for you when Satan is in your ear telling you to end it here and now, knowing that if he can get you to do that, you will be one less person he has to worry about. Through your tears, crying, and screaming, knowing that you could end it all here and now is anything in this world really worth that much, when it shall all pass away in a blink of an eye? Should you compromise your destiny for something that won't even have value in another few years? All good things must come to an end and that is a guarantee because God knows if you became too comfortable in this life you wouldn't care about the afterlife with Him. You wouldn't care to always keep moving and you would become sanitary and dirty like ponds and God doesn't need a pond for his spirit to dwell in but a forever moving river. By the end of this life, you will be a river, flowing like the Amazon River with life and giving life.
Animal Friends Alphabet Book
Inside our book, there are ABCs. There are letters and critters and one tiny bee. We hope you'll enjoy it and find some new friends. Just start with A. You'll find Z at the end.A delightful ABCs book for children and adults to share.
Can I Have Pancakes for Breakfast?
Time is something that we are all given in our lifetime - it's a universal treasure, not to be taken for granted. This beautiful and timeless children's story, told from an adult's perspective of those fleeting moments we value while our children are still young, brings to light the feelings of love and nostalgia.Take a deep breath, close your eyes, and truly cherish all of the beautiful, small moments and memories you make along the way. These are the moments that will be imprinted in your heart forever.
Can I Have Pancakes for Breakfast?
Time is something that we are all given in our lifetime - it's a universal treasure, not to be taken for granted. This beautiful and timeless children's story, told from an adult's perspective of those fleeting moments we value while our children are still young, brings to light the feelings of love and nostalgia.Take a deep breath, close your eyes, and truly cherish all of the beautiful, small moments and memories you make along the way. These are the moments that will be imprinted in your heart forever.
The Moon in the Sky
Children have the power to turn simple everyday tasks into moments of intrigue and laughter.When getting dressed, they might just think: "My pants are really easy Since both my feet will fit.And after I put both legs in, I pull them up. That's it!But shirts are very tricky; They have three holes, not two!And if you pick the wrong one, Your head just won't go through!" Delight in thirteen whimsical poems that capture the simple honesty of everyday childhood activities written from the perspective of three-to-six-year-olds. From getting dressed, eating snacks, or having stinky feet, you and your child will recognize yourself in these poems. Crafted to make you laugh, smile, and build memories with your kids.
Why Does Rooster Crow?
For hundred of years poetry has been a vivid form of written expression. What a delight writing poetry for children. Writing poems for kids is one of her most rewarding experiences. Kids read, shant, and write poems in the daily basis. Poets write with exciting pleasure. Poetry inspires and motivates young writers.
Beautiful World, Beautiful You
Beautiful World, Beautiful You written and illustrated by Erika Peterson is an inspiring message of love and self-acceptance for adults and children of all ages. Truly a message for the whole world.
Not Dead, but Dying
"not dead, but dying" is a collection of poetry written from the perspective of a teen in today's society.
Sometimes I Feel Sad
Many times when children feel anything other than a positive emotion, they're told to "suck it up" and "get over it". This book shows children that it's OK to feel sad, happy, angry, and anxious. It shows them that no matter what they feel, they are human.
A Marined Heart
Thank you! You are appreciated. Here I am sharing my heart with you. This book is for anyone who has found love and lost it. It is for anyone who has never known what love is. A Marined Heart is a book for those who want to love but cannot because of lingering pain. This book is for those who love hard and fall quickly. It is a book for those who have built walls and security checkpoints around their hearts. This is for those who felt as if they were never appreciated. A Marined Heart is for those who felt as if they were not being loved properly. This book is for those who were never quite sure they knew how to love. Most importantly, this book is for you. Enjoy and thank you!
Maybe You Might
They said I couldn't change the world; it wasn't worth the fight. But in my head, a small voice said...maybe you might. A young girl makes a choice to plant a seed by a long dead riverbed. Little does she know that from this single, small act, a vibrant ecosystem will grow. This inspiring poem - bursting with hope for a greener world - is a love letter to our ailing planet. It shows us that even when the future appears most bleak, each one of us can make a difference.
The Usurper of Purple Syrup
The Usurper of Purple Syrup is a witty rhyming narrative that is about small town life. The characters are babies, chatting and exploring new options for pancake syrups. It's about freedom of expression and trying new things. These ideals are expressed by what the characters like to eat on their pancakes. In the end the characters learn a valuable lesson of sharing and acceptance of new ideas.
Things We Do
A CBC Hot Off the Press selectionWhat things do we love to do? In this book you'll find poems from A to Z, featuring action words and photos that will make kids eager to CLAP, DANCE, JUMP, LAUGH, WAVE, ZOOM, and more as you read the playful poems. This poetry anthology is ideal for children ages 4 - 7 and can be shared by families at home or by teachers in PreK - Grade 1 classrooms. Parents, caregivers, and educators will find useful tips and resources to help make learning even more fun. Pomelo Books is "Poetry PLUS"! 100% of the profits from this book will be donated to the IBBY Children in Crisis Fund. About the PoetsThe poets contributing poems for this anthology represent a wide variety of talents. Several of them are early childhood educators with years of experience and expertise in the classroom; several are environmental advocates and citizen scientists; several are active bloggers in the Poetry Friday community; and several are authors of award-winning books: Beth Brody, Joseph Bruchac, Jen Bryant, Mary E. Cronin, Linda A. Dryfhout, Margarita Engle, Janet Clare Fagal, Marilyn Garcia, Nikki Grimes, Carol Labuzzetta, Marty Lapointe-Malchik, Grace Lin, Molly Lorenz, Jone Rush MacCulloch, Pat Mora, Linda Sue Park, Moe Phillips, Jack Prelutsky, Janice Scully, Linda Kulp Trout, Padma Venkatraman, Carole Boston Weatherford, Leslie Stall Widener, Janet Wong, Jane Yolen, and Helen Kemp Zax. For more information about this book, please visit the Pomelo Books website.
The Gravity of Silence
A quote is a powerful message-a spark of wisdom in compact form. Thought-provoking or inspirational, quotes can help us focus toward a specific goal, or keep us moving forward when our motivation lapses. A good quote can change our thought process entirely and redirect our outlook. It can validate what we already believe, or inspire exciting new possibilities. The Gravity of Silence represents volume two in the author's rapidly expanding collection of original quotations and other short-form writings.
Honey & Lily
This is a children's story about Us through the eyes of a jar of honey and a beautiful peace lily. This is part of the Ode to We project where we transcend beyond me or you to the "us" of things. This deals with questions of heaven and origin through the personalities of honey, literally a jar of honey, and lily, a peace lily. They get to know each other and, if we notice, during their conversation, there is a little bee that brings them both together. Hint: The bee is kind of the point of the whole thing. This story is dedicated to all those moments where we meet new people and find ways to relate to each other, to connect, and, maybe, to love in ordinary ways that maybe no one will ever witness. Luckily, we get to be witnesses of this interaction! Honey and Lily have given permission for the use of their story.
Imaginamazing!
What wonderful things can you imagine?What 'imaginamazing' things will you see? Where will your imagination take you?Use your creativity!Enter a world of rainbow colours as you follow along on this imagination journey! Add your own creative ideas to the story. Personalize it and make it your own!This book gives children the opportunity to add to the story and use their artistic skills and imagination. With beautiful illustrations that incorporate animals and the colours of the rainbow, this story emphasizes creativity, imagination, and fun. It also communicates positivity and the happiness that can come from imagining! Written in a poetic style using rhyme and word repetition to help children recognize and remember the word IMAGINE.A great resource for parents and educators to help foster children's creativity.
