Children’s Lala-bies
Children's Lala-bies is poetry for the young child's soul. Every child should be told, from the day they blessed this earth, just how spectacular they are. They deserve to be exposed to the unconditional love we can offer so they can take advantage of the many possibilities life offers. I believe that if a child is told, from early-on, how wonderful they will become, they will believe it and they will develop healthy self-confidence to achieve what their heart desires most. Read this collection of poems to others or to yourself and open your heart to the endless possibilities for your own life. Children's Lala-bies is self-affirming, positive poetry that everyone can "listen" to.
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58簞 livro do autor dos seguintes livros, todos publicados pela Amazon: 1. OS OCEANOS ENTRE N?S 2. P?SSARO APEDREJADO 3. CABR?LIA 4. NUNCA TE VI, MAS NUNCA TE ESQUECI 5. SOB O OLHAR DE NETUNO 6. O TEMPO QUE SE FOI DE REPENTE 7. MEM?RIAS DE UM FUTURO ESQUECIDO 8. AT? A ?LTIMA GOTA DE SANGUE 9. EROTIQUE10. N?O ME LEMBREI DE ESQUECER DE VOC?11. AT? QUE A ?LTIMA ESTRELA SE APAGUE12. EROTIQUE 213. A CHUVA QUE A NOITE N?O VIU14. A IMENSID?O DE SUA AUS?NCIA 15. SIM?TRICAS - 200 SONETOS (OU COISA PARECIDA) DE AMOR (OU COISA PARECIDA)16. AS VEREDAS ONDE O MEU OLHAR SE PERDEU17. A MAGIA QUE SE DESFEZ NA NOITE18. QUAL ? O SEGREDO PARA VIVER SEM VOC??19. OS TRA?OS DE VOC?20. STRADIVARIUS21. OS SEGREDOS QUE ESCONDES NO OLHAR22. AT? SECAREM AS ?LTIMAS L?GRIMAS23. EROTIQUE 324. OS POEMAS QUE JAMAIS ESCREVI25. TUA AUS?NCIA, QUE ME D?I TANTO26. OS DRAG?ES QUE NOS SEPARAM27. O VENTO QUE NA JANELA SOPRAVA28. EROTIQUE 429. A NOITE QUE N?O TERMINOU NUNCA MAIS 30. AS HORAS QUE FALTAM PARA TE VER31. OLYMPUS: LIVRO 1 - EROS (1a PARTE)32. OLYMPUS: LIVRO 1 - EROS (2a PARTE)33. NO AR RAREFEITO DAS MONTANHAS34. VOC? SE FOI, MAS EST? AQUI35. O AMOR QUE SE FOI E N?O VOLTOU36. OS V?US DA NOITE37. OLYMPUS: LIVRO II-ARES, ARTHEMIS, ATHENA, CHRONOS, HADES, MORPHEUS E POSEIDON38. MADRUGADAS DE SEDU??O39. O LUAR QUE EM TEUS OLHOS HABITA40. QUANDO SUA AUS?NCIA ERA TUDO QUE HAVIA (contos e cr繫nicas)41. ESSA SAUDADE QUE N?O QUER IR EMBORA42. OLYMPUS: LIVRO 1 - EROS (3a PARTE)43. UM ?LTIMO BEIJO EM PARIS44. OLYMPUS: LIVRO III - APHRODITE, APOLLO, EREBUS, GAIA, HERA E ZEUS45. DE QUAL SONHO MEU VOC? FUGIU?46. O LABIRINTO NO FIM DO POEMA47. CAD? O AMOR QUE ESTAVA AQUI?48. OS RIOS QUE FOGEM DO MAR49. ?LTIMOS VERSOS PARA UM PERDIDO AMOR50. OLYMPUS: LIVRO IV - PANTHEON51. AH, POESIA, O QUE FIZESTE?52. UM VERSO SUICIDA53. ELA SE FOI, E NEM DEIXOU MENSAGEM54. A NAVE QUE TE LEVOU PARA LONGE55. EROTIQUE 556. O LADO NEGRO DA POESIA57. UM OLHAR VINDO DO INFINITOAlguns trechos:
Wild Africa ABC
'Wild Africa ABC' is an ABC picture book of animals from the African Continent with factual little rhymes that can be read at anytime. A little creation that will appeal to the young and the young at heart. I am an illustrator and visual artist and have created all the art work and written the little rhymes that accompany each animal and also researched the little facts for each animal that appears in this book. It has been a true labour of love. Also in a small way I wanted to put some focus on African animals in particular as many of the species are on endangered lists. This is mostly due to poaching, urban sprawl and legal trophy hunting. I hope that by inspiring an appreciation and love for these animals and also learning some facts about their daily lives, both children and those that read to them will join me in voicing their concern for the welfare not just of these amazing sentient creatures but also for their natural habitats. I hope that you enjoy this book as much as I have loved creating it. x
Rain Makes Applesauce
Featuring a new introduction by Caldecott Medalist Jerry Pinkney, this much-beloved classic has been carefully restored for a new generation. One of TIME's 100 Best Children's Books of All Time! My House goes walking every day... and rain makes applesauce. Oh, you're just talking silly talk! So begins this award-winning collection of nonsense verse and images. A story-hour favorite since it was first published in 1964, this beloved read-aloud has been carefully remastered to bring back the rich, vivid details of its Caldecott Honor-winning artwork. Featuring an introduction by Caldecott Medalist Jerry Pinkney, Rain Makes Applesauce is popular both as a bedtime story and as a go-to title for elementary teachers of creative writing. Created by the unique team of legendary NASA publicist Julian Scheer and illustration master Marvin Bileck, this influential picture book has inspired artists and writers, as well as young children creating their own nonsense stories, for more than 50 years.
All the Things You Could Be
Children love to dream of what they'll be when they grow up, and there are so many jobs to choose from! For instance, they could be astronauts, teachers, doctors or athletes. Indeed, they could travel to outer space, and they could also use those energies of bravery and adventure in so many different ways. Or like the teacher, the energies of patience and kindness can be implemented in every area of life. What if, children could use their natural gifts, energies, and talents to do what comes easy to them, and brings them the most joy? In this delightful and inspiring poem, written for children five years and older, Leanne Pastor encourages children to do what comes naturally, as living true to oneself leads to a fuller, more joy-filled life. As the poem reminds us, you can be and do anything you choose. Just remember, you can always change your mind, and, when in doubt, always follow your joy! No matter, whether you're 5 or 40, it is never too late to be happy. The most important thing in life is to be yourself and do what brings you joy! Joy has a ripple effect, and when you enjoy what you do, you'll become the invitation for others to choose joy. In this way, "All the Things You Could Be" is about building, person by person, a kinder and happier world....
All the Things You Could Be
Children love to dream of what they'll be when they grow up, and there are so many jobs to choose from! For instance, they could be astronauts, teachers, doctors or athletes. Indeed, they could travel to outer space, and they could also use those energies of bravery and adventure in so many different ways. Or like the teacher, the energies of patience and kindness can be implemented in every area of life. What if, children could use their natural gifts, energies, and talents to do what comes easy to them, and brings them the most joy? In this delightful and inspiring poem, written for children five years and older, Leanne Pastor encourages children to do what comes naturally, as living true to oneself leads to a fuller, more joy-filled life. As the poem reminds us, you can be and do anything you choose. Just remember, you can always change your mind, and, when in doubt, always follow your joy! No matter, whether you're 5 or 40, it is never too late to be happy. The most important thing in life is to be yourself and do what brings you joy! Joy has a ripple effect, and when you enjoy what you do, you'll become the invitation for others to choose joy. In this way, "All the Things You Could Be" is about building, person by person, a kinder and happier world.
Jelly In My Belly
Kids of all ages love to laugh. 'Jelly In My Belly' is a collection of original rhyming poems that will have children, pre-teens, and teens smiling, laughing, and reading over and over again. From the author of 'Rhymes for Kids' and 'Rhymes For Teens.' 48-pages.Poems includes: 'Anudder Peanut Butter, ' 'Sticky Business, ' 'Red, White, and Blueberries, ' 'My Runny Nose, ' 'Bitter Batter, ' 'Wyatt Burp, ' 'I Thought My Brain Liked Me, ' 'I Wish I Had Wishes, ' 'How To Make a Friend, ' 'The Wish List, ' and 17 more!Here is a poem sample: HOW TO MAKE A FRIENDTell me how you make a friend -- with flour, eggs, and batter? THIS is how you make a friend the only things that matter. You mix a little kindness and add a bit of sharing blend in common interest and stir in lots of caring. So making friends is easy and it's something you can do. Every time you make a friend they're making one with YOU.
The Pumpkin Pets
This is the first in a series of stories that tells a tale of angels that find a magical valley in which the lord produces a special gift for them. This is a tale of how children can be assured of love and acceptance with the help of a special friend.
Dirtballs
If you're sporting crusty hands, dirtballs could be making plans! You don't want your hands and fingers to be home sweet home to these gross guys! They'll take over and set up shop. Unless you wash, they just won't stop! Dirtballs jump rope with their earwax and brush the hair on each other's backs; they even have pet fleas in their hairy knees. Don't even think of biting your nails or you'll be eating bugs with bushy tails! Scrub your hands and don't be smug. No one wants to eat a bug!
All the Year Round
Discover the most entertaining way to spend the year: with a spot of spring cleaning (that ends in a mess), a summer picnic (invaded by ants), Halloween dress-up (or not, if you're already scary) and the only thing to be done in December . . .
Early Moon
A selection of Sandburg's poems made for young people. A Voyager Book. 70 line drawings by James Daughetry.
Wonderful Wiggling Whirling Worms
A delightful children's picture book told in rhyme about worms. This little book is filled with colorful pictures and fun facts about worms.David R Morgan is an award winning author. He has won the Acorn Award for best children's picture book, the Paragon Prize for children's stories, the Newman Prize for an Educational Series, and has received a Soundings Nomination for performed poetry and music. He has brought his diverse talents to his new books about brilliant bijou beasties many of us are curious about.David has a unique way of making us like these wonderful little critters and enjoy a book in verse about each one of them. This little book about worms puts a 'not so scary' twist on the common little things found all around us as well as provides some education about them. A wonderful addition to any child's library. This is an easy read for early readers and helps children understand and not be fearful of worms. Come join the fun and learn about worms.
The Cat, The Fiddle and Me
The Cat, The Fiddle and Me is a children's song for people of all ages. It's about the fantastic voyage of three imaginary friends, a feline, a fiddle and a child. It's a magical journey to "places that no one has seen."Think of as "Lucy in the Sky With Diamonds" meets "Rainbow Connection" This charming and enchanting story set to a lyrical song brings alive The Cat, The Fiddle and Me. Arranged to a sweetly poetic song, these three unlikely friends visit mystical lands and meet mythical characters including a musical walrus and a gentle giant's "friendly pet lion who loves macaroni and cheese." It's a whimsical fairy tale that appeals to children and adults alike. Beautiful and fanciful illustrations bring the story alive which capture the color and detail of the illustrations. Singer, songwriter and entertainer, Larry Keen, has spent a lifetime playing his special blend of folk, rock and country music from New York to LA and everywhere in between. The musical and lyrical writing team of RJ, Cino and Keener are delighted to bring you this magical journey.Dazzling Art & Illustrations by Colleen Taylor, Taylor Art and Designs
The Best I Can Be
You are the best when you are the best you can be. Learn at home, the playground, In the street and in school. Be understanding and kind to others as you would have done to you. The world would be a happier place for all And most especially for you.
New Day Surprise
A brand new day. With all creation bathed in light after night. Young boy waking to rejoice in it.
It’s Raining Cats! It’s Raining Dogs! It’s Raining Bats! and Pollywogs!
It's Raining Cats! It's Raining Dogs! It's Raining Bats and Pollywogs! is a silly, giggly-wiggly read aloud for little tadpoles to easily and quickly acquire important and necessary English language and reading skills.
I Am Me
I Am Me: Teen Artists and Writers Speak Out on Being Yourself pairs award winning art and writing to empower teens to shake off negative influences and realize it is okay to be themselves. Each piece of art is skillfully matched with writing to reflect the attitude of a generation of teens who want to fit in, but feel inadequate due to societal pressures. This is a powerful book that can help young people believe that you don't have to achieve "perfection" to be "perfect."
Princess and Troll
Princess Marie Antonette, who lives in a fairy-tale kingdom far away, is no ordinary girl. Her long, beautiful hair changes colour several times a day-from blue, to pink, to violet, and more! Her parents worry that she is sick, but the princess's fairy godmother knows best. Marie's hair is special and made of magic-and it is alive! It can move all by itself, and sometimes it can be very stubborn. However, her hair can also make dreams come true, changing colours to amuse the other children, and even turning into butterflies!However, there is someone nearby who does not like the royal family, the princess, or any of the children who live in the kingdom. He is the troll who lives beneath the floorboards of the princess's room, and he is angry that everybody is so loud and having more fun than he. One day, he puts a mean spell on the princess's hair that turns it into a hideous mess, and instead of butterflies, terrifying beasts come out of it!Both the troll and the princess are very unhappy, but one day they meet each other. The princess realizes that the troll is not evil-he is just misunderstood. Everybody deserves to be happy. However, will they be able to put aside their anger and differences to make peace? In "Princess and Troll," a delightful rhyming fairy tale, M. Mammonek explores conflict resolution through peaceful means, encouraging children to foster empathy with one another and work together to achieve their dreams.
A Child Dream
As the little one goes to bed and prepares for sleep, Mom and Dad are invited to share in the lovely dreams. There are brightly colored candy, ice cream and balloons flying high in the sky.There's a cat with a crown, bigger than its' head. There's a great big boxer, dragging his bed.There are lots of carefree games and playing with an array of friends representing many races and religions. All children are included, no one is excluded; no one is distinguished by the way they look, or by what they wear. They are all the same in each other's eyes and get along beautifully.
Princess and Troll
Princess Marie Antonette, who lives in a fairy-tale kingdom far away, is no ordinary girl. Her long, beautiful hair changes colour several times a day-from blue, to pink, to violet, and more! Her parents worry that she is sick, but the princess's fairy godmother knows best. Marie's hair is special and made of magic-and it is alive! It can move all by itself, and sometimes it can be very stubborn. However, her hair can also make dreams come true, changing colours to amuse the other children, and even turning into butterflies!However, there is someone nearby who does not like the royal family, the princess, or any of the children who live in the kingdom. He is the troll who lives beneath the floorboards of the princess's room, and he is angry that everybody is so loud and having more fun than he. One day, he puts a mean spell on the princess's hair that turns it into a hideous mess, and instead of butterflies, terrifying beasts come out of it!Both the troll and the princess are very unhappy, but one day they meet each other. The princess realizes that the troll is not evil-he is just misunderstood. Everybody deserves to be happy. However, will they be able to put aside their anger and differences to make peace? In "Princess and Troll," a delightful rhyming fairy tale, M. Mammonek explores conflict resolution through peaceful means, encouraging children to foster empathy with one another and work together to achieve their dreams.
Dancing in Sunlight
This is the newest book of children's poetry by author, Diana Prince. It celebrates the special moments of childhood.
Dancing in Sunlight
This is the newest book of children's poetry by author, Diana Prince. It celebrates the special moments of childhood.
My Island Home
The story is about leaving England in 1965 and immigrating to Australia. It is a visual journey of my experiences and memories living in an environment that was adaptable but different and strange to me. It was so different from the world we live in now. The story also is accompanied by poetry and illustrations by the author.
Worldview Guide for The Canterbury Tales
"Spring has arrived, prompting folks from all stations of medieval life to pilgrimage together to the shrine of Thomas Becket. Because long trips tend to be rather dull, the travelers begin a storytelling competition featuring roosters, murders, bewitched hags, banished wives in barrels, plenty of adulterers, a whole host of churchmen, and a frying pan whisked to hell." From Elizabeth Howard's guideThe Worldview Guides from the Canon Classics Literature Series provide an aesthetic and thematic Christian perspective on the most definitive and daunting works of Western Literature. Each Worldview Guide presents the big picture (both the good and the bad) without neglecting the details. Each Worldview Guide is a friendly literary coach-and a treasure map, and a compass, and a key-to help teachers, parents, and students appreciate, critique, and begin to master the classics.The bite-size WGs are divided into these ten sections (with some variation due to genre): Introduction, The World Around, About the Author, What Other Notables Said, Setting, Characters, & Argument, Worldview Analysis, Quotables, 21 Significant Questions & Answers, and Further Discussion & Review.
Preschool, Here I Come!
A book for all preschoolers-to-be from the author of Kindergarten, Here I Come! Now includes a sheet of stickers! From saying goodbye to parents on the very first day of school to watching butterflies hatch in spring, D. J. Steinberg celebrates all the landmark moments of preschool. Because the year is full of so many firsts, this collection of funny, joyful poems is a must-have for all small scholars in the making.
Panda is Still Fat
"Panda is Still Fat" is the super sequel to Panda's first haiku book, "The Panda is Fat." With over 40 new illustrated haikus and eight new characters, Pak Panda aims to provide an insightful, engaging, and totally unnecessary commentary on the things in life that make us human... .or panda.
Finger Lickin?Barbecue
As a child, my father used to yell at me whenever I would lick the barbecue sauce off my fingers at the dinner table. He would say that it was rude and not proper table etiquette. He went on to tell me that when my hands get messy with any kind of sauce or food, I should wipe it on the napkin. So for a while, I listened to my father; but when I noticed how the napkin was getting all the good sauce, I once again started to lick my fingers. And I noticed people looking at me weird and my father getting angry once again. But I decided that I didn't care what people thought about me at the dinner table. I knew that the sauce was good, and I wasn't going to waste it on a napkin, so I continued to lick my fingers. I was going to be myself no matter who was watching. And one day, I decided that when I fall in love, I wanted a girl who would be my finger lickin' barbecue. A girl who wasn't scared or ashamed to be herself in a room full of strangers. A woman who loved the way God made her and was comfortable in her own skin. Finger Lickin' Barbecue is a book for all ages (one to ninety-nine) who need the daily reminder that it is quite okay to be yourself.
Snowmen Come from Heaven
From questioning to discovery, this book contains a collection of sweet and simple poems exploring the innocence and wonderment of the world, all as seen through the eyes of a child.
The Cracks In The Sidewalk
The cracks in the sidewalk that go on foreverAre crazy and crumbling and snaking together.The Canadian tradition of illustrated children's humorous poetry collections begins with Dennis Lee's Alligator Pie. To that tradition is added this latest worthy contribution, The Cracks in the Sidewalk by Gordon Chisholm.Many of these 30 poems, accompanied by 32 black-and-white line-drawing illustrations, provide a humorous and playful view of common everyday experiences that children have, such as simply walking along on a sidewalk. Other poems are whimsical flights of fancy or observations of the natural world. All together, these fun verses aim at widening children's sense of curiosity and wonder, and promoting feelings of self assurance and confidence in their abilities.I wish I had an ArtobotTo draw the lines that I cannot, To choose the colours that fit the scene, So that my pictures look bright and clean.An Artobot to shade wherever I please, To tint and tone with skilful ea
Tree Verse
From conifers to deciduous, Tree Verse is a celebration and exploration of trees.Life, growth, and decay mingle as fifty poems detail the daily lives and struggles of the many diverse trees that are found throughout the United States. Natural imagery is brought to life in vivid verse that often personifies trees in their natural habitats. The unique features and significance of trees (for example, the age of sequoias, the strength of hickory, or the sweet sap of a sugar maple) make up the core of the poems. Tree Verse reveals the unnoticed or overlooked wonders of trees, which provide us with the bounty and presence of nature.
Silver Stars and Lucky Stripes
Silver Stars and Lucky Stripes: A Collection of Poems is a religious experience. The poetry is all about enlightenment, empowerment, and inspiration.Says author Novene Thomas, "The Bible is a blessing, inspiration, reassurance, and the holistic biblical words heal and comfort me always. Hallelujah!"Author Bio: Born and raised in Lansing, Michigan, Novene Thomas lived many years on the East Coast and now resides in Alaska. This is her first book of rhyming literature. It was inspired by her reading of the Bible, biblical textbooks, and other religious books.
Imperfect
Why an anthology about mistakes? Because we make mistakes all the time. Some are the size of erasing a hole in your paper, mispronouncing a word, or tripping over your shoelace. Some are the size of telling a friend's secret. Some can be useful, like a science experiment that goes wrong but gives you a new idea. How can we make the most of the good mistakes and do our best to fix the ones that need fixing? Poetry can help us figure it out.
Imperfect
Why put together an anthology about mistakes? Because we make mistakes all the time. Some are the size of erasing a hole in your paper, mispronouncing a word, or tripping over your shoelace. Some are the size of telling a friend's secret. Some can be useful, like a science experiment that goes wrong but gives you a new idea. How can we make the most of the good mistakes and do our best to fix the ones that need fixing? Poetry can help us figure it out.
I Am Dave
Deborah Appleby's first evocative and poetic picture book has appeal for a wide audience: a future artist looking for inspiration; a student of South Carolina history digging deeper; a teacher searching for material to engage her students and enrich her lessons; anyone looking for a well-written introduction to a fascinating man. This the full package. A beautifully written poem about the life of Dave the Potter. Applebey's passion for pottery shines throughout this work. As a teacher and professional artist, she has created an excellent resource for educators and parents everywhere. This book will encourage students to learn about the history of pottery and experience the joy of clay. Appleby's knowledge and respect for the skill of pottery are evident in her text as she gives passion to Dave's daily life. His amazing talent would have been a light that allowed him to shine on dark days and this poem helps to enhance the story and legacy of Edgefield, South Carolina's Dave the Potter. An impressive piece of literature for young readers, I Am Dave captures the heart and spirit of David Drake, the first enslaved potter to inscribe his work. Excellent use of imagery and sensory integration to make the story come alive.
The Little Dark Christmas Light
The Little Dark Christmas Light was written to tell a happy story in rhymes about a special little Christmas light. After being hit by a ball, the bright little light felt he was doomed after all. Sad, so sad, the little light looked so bad. A wish he learned in class, where they make the bright colored glass, was to be his salvation.
The Giant Garden
A hardworking giant plans, plants, and enjoys his garden. Sadly, as sometimes happens, forces of nature destroy his beautiful garden, and he is saddened by his loss until, after much thinking, he comes up with a very logical and satisfying solution. Rosette grew up reading about Babe the Blue Ox, The Giant and the Beanstalk, Goliath, and many more. While her siblings and friends were putting on capes and trying to fly like Superman, she donned furs and tromped through the woods, streams, and valleys searching for the lost land giants. Enjoy the activities in this book, which include the following: crossword puzzle, word search, word puzzle, maze, decoding, jokes, giant facts, giant song, and giant craft. Rosette Hurst is in the process of publishing several other children's short stories. Look for them at your favorite bookstore or online.
I Don’t Want to Be Crazy
A harrowing, remarkable poetry memoir about one girl's struggle with anxiety disorder.This is a true story of growing up, breaking down, and coming to grips with a psychological disorder. When Samantha Schutz first left home for college, she was excited by the possibilities -- freedom from parents, freedom from a boyfriend who was reckless with her affections, freedom from the person she was supposed to be. At first, she reveled in the independence . . . but as pressures increased, she began to suffer anxiety attacks that would leave her mentally shaken and physically incapacitated. Thus began a hard road of discovery and coping, powerfully rendered in this poetry memoir.
My Secret Garden and Other Poems for Children
Poems are loved by children the world over. This book contains a charming collection of poems and rhymes for children ages six to ten years old. Experience the joy of childhood through these fun, playful poems of free verse and Haiku, silly poems, funny poems, and poems of make-believe.Poems included in this book: My Secret GardenPlayful WordsSilly SoundsFriendsA Stitch in TimeThe RaceEmotionsDear TimeMaybeSpringA RiddleFigure SkatingMy Weeping WillowThe Pecan TreeAutumn DawnMy RussiaThe WillowHatfields and McCoysMr. BunkyBack Porch FantasiesMr. Bunky and His FriendButterfliesMoonlit BayFlowersThe River's BendFairiesThe Eiffel TowerBlack CatFallA Child's HeartPuddle HoppingHopscotchA Counting RhymeRecessChocolate Milk and CookiesTugboatSummerThe Friendship BenchSummertimeFirefliesThrough the Looking Glass
Poetree
A girl writes a poem to a tree, but then is surprised when the tree writes back in this wondrous and warm picture book about friendship, nature, and the power of poetry. The snow has melted, the buttercups are blooming, and Sylvia celebrates winter's end by writing a poem. She ties her poem to a birch tree, hoping that it doesn't count as littering if it makes the world more beautiful. But when she returns, a new poem is waiting for her. Could the tree really be writing back? Sylvia decides to test her theory, and so begins a heartwarming poetic correspondence...as well as an unexpected new friendship. Lyrical and sweetly satisfying, Poetree is about finding beauty in the world around you, and new friends in unlikely places.
A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood
The New York Times Best Seller For the first time ever, 75 beloved songs from Mister Rogers' Neighborhood and The Children's Corner are collected in this charmingly illustrated treasury, sure to be cherished by generations of children as well as the millions of adults who grew up with Mister Rogers. It's you I like.It's not the things you wear, It's not the way you do your hair--But it's you I like. From funny to sweet, silly to sincere, the lyrics of Mister Rogers explore such universal topics as feelings, new siblings, everyday life, imagination, and more. Through these songs--as well as endearing puppets and honest conversations--Mister Rogers instilled in his young viewers the values of kindness, self-awareness, and self-esteem. But most of all, he taught children that they are loved, just as they are. Perfect for bedtime, sing-along, or quiet time alone, this beautiful book of meaningful poetry is for every child--including the child inside of every one of us.
Grandpa’s Children’s Stories
In this day of technology, children can get on their electronic devices and read stories on their own. However, this method eliminates the parent-child bonding process. These stories were written to allow parents and children to share the opportunity to go into the world of imagination for a brief time and share the precious moments. They are short stories, so they allow for the imagination to take over for a brief period. They were written so that even those with demanding schedules, even single parents, are allowed the time to share some precious moments with their children. My hope is that all will enjoy them, with imagination, and escape into the world of creativity that imagination brings. Imagination, after all, is the catalyst to creativity and invention.
The Proper Way to Meet a Hedgehog and Other How-to Poems
Toast a marshmallow, be a tree in winter, read braille -- Paul B. Janeczko and Richard Jones invite you to enjoy an assortment of poems that inform and inspire. Today I walked outside and spied a hedgehog on the hill. When she and I met eye to eye, she raised up straight and still. Be they practical (how to mix a pancake or how to bird-watch) or fanciful (how to scare monsters or how to be a snowflake), the poems in this book boast a flair and joy that you won't find in any instruction manual. Poets from Kwame Alexander to Pat Mora to Allan Wolf share the way to play hard, to love nature, and to be grateful. Soft, evocative illustrations will encourage readers to look at the world with an eye to its countless possibilities. Contributors include: Kwame AlexanderCalef BrownRebecca Kai DotlichMargarita EngleRalph FletcherDouglas FlorianHelen FrostMartin GardnerCharles GhignaNikki GrimesAnna E. JordanKarla KuskinIrene LathamJ. Patrick LewisMarjorie MaddoxElaine MagliaroPat MoraChristina RossettiMonica ShannonMarilyn SingerRobert Louis StevensonCharles WatersApril Halprin WaylandSteven WithrowAllan Wolf
Giggly Wiggly
"This collection of silly rhymes and poems is sure to please. . . . An excellent choice for pre-readers and very young children, as well as anyone with a love for nursery rhymes." -- School Library Journal (starred review) Michael Rosen invites children to joyfully celebrate sounds and the infinite possibilities of language with these nine clever poems adapted from A Great Big Cuddle. Nonsense verses with the feel of classic nursery rhymes tickle the ear and set feet tapping while expressive illustrations by Chris Riddell illuminate the larger-than-life characters. With subject matter that runs the gamut of a child's emotional range from hungry and angry to wiggly and giggly, this collection will delight little listeners.
Shout
A New York Times bestseller and one of 2019's best-reviewed books, a poetic memoir and call to action from the award-winning author of Speak, Laurie Halse Anderson! Bestselling author Laurie Halse Anderson is known for the unflinching way she writes about, and advocates for, survivors of sexual assault. Now, inspired by her fans and enraged by how little in our culture has changed since her groundbreaking novel Speak was first published twenty years ago, she has written a poetry memoir that is as vulnerable as it is rallying, as timely as it is timeless. In free verse, Anderson shares reflections, rants, and calls to action woven between deeply personal stories from her life that she's never written about before. Described as "powerful," "captivating," and "essential" in the nine starred reviews it's received, this must-read memoir is being hailed as one of 2019's best books for teens and adults. A denouncement of our society's failures and a love letter to all the people with the courage to say #MeToo and #TimesUp, whether aloud, online, or only in their own hearts, SHOUT speaks truth to power in a loud, clear voice-- and once you hear it, it is impossible to ignore.
Boom! Bellow! Bleat!
This playful collection of poems--peppered with an astounding variety of animal sounds--is meant to be read aloud together. These poems for two or more voices explore the myriad sounds animals make--from a frog's jug-o-rum to a fish's boom! to an elephant's bark. Laced with humor, the poems are a delight to read aloud and cover all major classes of animals: mammals, birds, fish, reptiles, amphibians, insects, even a crustacean! Readers will learn how to estimate the temperature by counting a cricket's chirps and see how creatures make sounds at specific pitches and frequencies, so that they can be heard despite other noise around them. Extensive end notes provide more information on the animals and how and why they make the sounds they do. Written by noted children's poet Georgia Heard, this is an ideal collection for parents and children to share, or for a fun, interactive classroom read-aloud.
