I Hear the Trees
Journey into the wild world of Mother Earth in this enchanting poetry collection. Sigh as a mother wolf teaches her cub how to howl. Laugh with bamboozled berries and a ruby-wonderful beet. Feel the thrill of Tyranno's terrifying tale and play with ten on-the-run haiku mice. Your imagination will soar as a hullabaloo of creatures and plants, moon, sun and stars make their way word by word and picture by fantastical picture into your heart.
When a Book Begins
When a Book Begins: A Book of Poems - A Whimsical Collection of Laughter, Imagination, and Creativity Perfect for fans of Jack Prelutsky and Shel Silverstein, When a Book Begins: A Book of Poems invites young readers into a world of playful poetry, humor, and boundless imagination. Each poem starts with the engaging refrain "When a..."--setting the stage for surprising adventures, quirky characters, and unexpected twists that will delight. In this fantastical world of poems, readers will meet a dog who takes on a wild car ride, a lost flower searching for home, a cranky crow having a particularly bad day, and many more unforgettable characters. Bursting with humor and heart, these poems capture the joy of language and the magic of storytelling. Plus, the final poem encourages young readers to unleash their creativity by writing their own endings--making this book an interactive and inspiring experience! Key Features & Benefits: Engaging & Funny: A delightful collection of humorous poems that will have kids giggling and eager to turn the page.Encourages Creativity: A unique interactive poem invites readers to write and complete their own verses.Great for Read-Alouds: Rhythmic, lively poems make for fantastic shared reading experiences at home or in the classroom.A Must-Have for Poetry Fans: A wonderful introduction to poetry, perfect for fans of Shel Silverstein, Jack Prelutsky, and Judith Viorst. Whether shared at storytime, read aloud in class, or enjoyed independently, When a Book Begins: A Book of Poems is a celebration of words, laughter, and the endless possibilities of imagination.
Poems for Every Season
With over 100 nature poems, this gorgeous collection is an exciting celebration of the natural world and its wonders from Enid Blyton, the world's best-loved storyteller. From birds in May and August flowers to green trees in November and summer seaside walks, explore the enchanting worlds of animals, birds, trees and plants throughout the year in verse. Beautifully illustrated throughout by Becky Cameron, this enchanting poetry book is the perfect gift to read throughout the year and will delight all nature lovers.
Lili Under the Stars-Les 矇toiles de Lili
Lili Under the Stars tells the touching story of a dreamy little girl. With her cuddly toy in her arms and her eyes turned to the sky, Lili falls asleep under the stars of America, dreaming of distant lands: Africa, France, Italy, and even Jamaica.Thanks to its bilingual text, in French and English, this poetic book invites young readers to discover the world, feel the warmth of family love, and embrace the magic of dreams.Perfect for calm evening moments, Lili Under the Stars wraps children in tenderness and takes them on an imaginary journey full of light and comfort.✨ A poetic gift for children ages 0 to 6 ✨ Bilingual text: French and English side by side ✨ Perfect for multicultural families, baby showers, or bedtime libraries"When you look at the sky, remember, my darling, Each star shines for you, like a gentle kind of magic..."
My Book of Firsts
A keepsake volume of poetry marking the key moments in a baby's first year, with space to record your baby's milestones My Book of Firsts is a delightful collection of poems about the milestones experienced by babies in their first year. From a baby's first toy to its first tooth, from first book to first word, first haircut, and first birthday party, My Book of Firsts provides lilting poetry to share with babies as they progress through that first year of life. All illustrated with the warm and inviting drawings of Bruno Brogna. The book features a section in the back with spaces for parents to record their baby's milestones as they reach them. My Book of Firsts will ultimately become a keepsake and record to return to in the future. It is a perfect baby shower gift, a sibling gift, and a great book for day care centers with infant/toddler programs.
The Final Year
Life can be tough in your last year of primary school. Tests to take, preparing for the change to high school. Nate is ready for it all, knowing his best friend PS at his side - they've been inseparable since Nursery. But when they are put in two different classes and PS finds a new friend in Turner, the school bully, his world turns upside-down. As he struggles to make sense of this and forge new friendships, he's dealt another blow when his youngest brother, Dylan is rushed into hospital. His new teacher, Mr. Joshua, sees a spark inside of Nate that's lit by his love of reading and writing and shows him how to use this to make sense of what's going on. But with so much working against him, and anger rising inside him, will this be enough? This powerful and lyrical story, told in verse, about finding your place in the world and the people that matter within it explores themes of family, identity, belonging, navigating friendships and the hardships of everyday life in a working class family in the North of England. With line drawings by award-winning illustrator, Joe Todd-Stanton.
Jovell READ
Jovell Read learns how to read and goes absolutely wild with reading book after book after book. He reads so much he neglects other homework assignments. Once his teacher stresses the importance of other homework as being just as important, he catches up and limits his book reading a week to ONLY ten books.
Words with Wings and Magic Things
From award-winning author Matthew Burgess and Caldecott Medalist Doug Salati comes a spellbinding collection of poems for young readers that celebrates the power of words to awaken the imagination and alchemize the everyday. A gorgeous gift book for fans of Shel Silverstein with seven die-cut spreads throughout. Beyond the doorway of the first page of this collection awaits a dragon pi簽ata, an alligator on the A train, a hungry yeti, an ice cream dream, jetpack sneakers, midnight firelight, a gray day, a plump tomato, a serious question and so much more. Whether you're feeling blue, lemon yellow or Day-Glo green, this inviting and magical book of poems takes young readers on an uplifting journey through everyday moments, moods and experiences, transforming the ordinary into the extraordinary. With enchanting illustrations throughout and seven die-cut portals that open into the realms of Welcome, Wonder, Wild, Weee!, Whoops & Wallops, Windows and Whispers & Well Wishes, Words With Wings and Magic Things explores how words can awaken us to a world of wonder and possibility. Step inside . . . and take flight!
Cartwheel to the Moon
In Cartwheel to the Moon, Emanuel di Pasquale takes us to Sicily, the Mediterranean island where he was born. His beautiful, lyrical, sensitive poems recall the smell of the fig trees, the sound of the fountains, the beauty of the old villages surrounded by mountains. As X. J. Kennedy says in his foreword, "These are poems that seem to reach out and grasp real things. Di Pasquale weaves words into music that stays with you."Di Pasquale has long been a favorite poets of children and anthologists, and now readers have a chance to see his works collected in a book of his own. His poems have been included in several anthologies, including Knock At a Star, X.J.Kenndy, ed and Call Down the Moon, Myra Cohm Livingston, ed.
Poetry Prescription: Words for Love
This beautiful pocket-sized hardback gift book contains carefully curated prescriptions in verse compiled by Deborah Alma, the founder of the Poetry Pharmacy. Life is lived with feeling - these poems look at all the many manifestations of love. For All Matters of the Heart -Stimulants for Romantic Love, Panaceas for the Broken-Hearted; for the Appreciation of Fellowship, Family and for the Promotion of Tenderness. Includes poems by W. B. Yeats, Walt Whitman, William Shakespeare, Edna St Vincent Millay, D. H. Lawrence and many more. - No bitter pills- No adverse reactions The Poetry Prescription series compiled by Deborah Alma is the perfect antidote for life's ailments. Inspired by the achingly cool Poetry Pharmacy shops in London and Shropshire - social media favourites with a clear focus on promoting wellbeing through the written and spoken word. Each of the 8 themed titles offers an array of poems to inspire, heal and comfort. Whether readers are looking to find solace for times of ill-health, loss and grief, cope with matters of the heart, need poetic inspiration for courage and confidence, or want to find peace and tranquillity in wild spaces, there is a collection for everyone. Perfect for reading aloud or for quiet contemplation, these books are a much needed balm for our busy lives. Find more titles in the series: Wild Remedy, Comfort, First Aid, Becoming, Joy, Inspiration and Calm.
