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.
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..."
The Dream Builder's Blueprint
★ Publishers Weekly, starred review★ Booklist, starred review This riveting found poem for kids based on Martin Luther King Jr.'s "Street Sweeper" speech is creatively interpreted in this nonfiction picture book written by acclaimed author Alice Faye Duncan, accompanied by gorgeous artwork by award-winning illustrator E. B. Lewis. In a speech delivered in 1967, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. provided his young audience with life lessons: You count.Black is beautiful.Achieve excellence.Make a better world.Believe in nonviolence.Keep going!Today, award-winning author Alice Faye Duncan reinterprets King's speech as a motivational erasure poem in The Dream Builder's Blueprint, accompanied by spirited and inspired art by Philadelphia-born illustrator E. B. Lewis. Highlighting principles of excellence, activism, and compassion that remain relevant and necessary today, this book has a universal message that's ideal for parents, librarians, and teachers looking for a book that distills Dr. King's principles to a level that kids can understand. Included in the book is an author's note that explains found poetry forms like the erasure poem and provides background information on the Civil Rights movement and Dr. King's inspiring speech at Philadelphia's Barratt Junior High School.
Co-Regulation Exercises
A collection of poems and activities you can do with your child. These activities encourage connection, nervous system regulation and the development of emotional intelligence, all while having fun.
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.
I Am Healing
A Story of Strength, Hope, and the Light Within In this beautifully illustrated and heartfelt book, Gayle Gurchiek shares an uplifting message of resilience, courage, and healing for young children facing illness and adversity. Through lyrical storytelling and vibrant animal metaphors, I Am Healing gently guides children on a journey of self-discovery and empowerment. With each turn of the page, readers are reminded of their inner strength, the power of love, and the endless possibilities that lie ahead--even in the face of life's greatest challenges. From quiet moments of self-affirmation to the triumphant realization of healing, this book offers children a sense of control, peace, and hope. Inspired by the author's personal journey as a stage-4 cancer patient, I Am Healing is an inspiring gift for young readers navigating illness, offering them the comfort, courage, and belief in brighter days ahead. A must-have for families, hospitals, and anyone looking to share a message of hope and love with a child in need. I am Healing is a celebration of the strength within us all and a reminder that with love, faith, and belief in a better tomorrow, healing is always possible.
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.
All Together Now
Exuberance is the keynote in this varied, full-of-surprises collection from a poet renowned for her fun and inventiveness. Michaela Morgan is adept at putting an original twist on a familiar theme or situation, creating the kind of pleasure-shock that children love. Here you will find a performance poem on how to perform a poem; and fresh takes abound on topics such as food, monsters, animals, friends ... There are poems on some special people, including Mary Anning, fossil finder; Walter Tull, first black professional footballer; and Malala Yousafzaia, hero of our times. Inspiration, laughter and encouragement run through these pages, perfectly matched by Nick Sharratt's masterly illustrations.
A Universe of Rainbows
A kaleidoscopic collection celebrating rainbows in nature, perfect for Poetry Month and Earth Month. What do Yellowstone's Grand Prismatic Spring, Peru's Vinicunca mountain, the star Betelgeuse, and a drop of water have in common? Rainbows! In this iridescent collection, Joyce Sidman, Nikki Grimes, Janet Wong, and seventeen other poets explore bursts of color across nature. Each selection explores a new rainbow--and not just the ones in the sky. In haiku, free verse, and other forms, the poets capture marvels like crystals, pilot glories, Gouldian finches, and marble caves. Acclaimed illustrator Jamey Christoph brings each rainbow to life in brilliant color and playful detail. With dazzling language, luminous artwork, and fascinating science sidebars, A Universe of Rainbows is a mind-boggling tour of wonders big and small. From your own windowsill to Colombia's Ca簽o Cristales to the constellation Orion, rainbows are everywhere--in all sorts of shapes and sizes. Poems by: Nikki Grimes Matt Forrest Esenwine Renee M. LaTulippe Joyce Sidman Irene Latham David L. Harrison Heidi E. Y. Stemple & Jane Yolen Amy Ludwig VanDerwater Alma Flor Ada & F. Isabel Campoy Rebecca Kai Dotlich Marilyn Singer Charles Waters Laura Purdie Salas Charles Ghigna Lee Wardlaw Janet Wong Allan Wolf Georgia Heard
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!
Poetry Prescription: Comfort
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 - and these poems will bring you comfort. For Days When the World is Too Much With Us; Solace for times of Ill-health, loss, grief; & to Promote Recovery; for Times of Great Need; to Counteract Sorrow; For Fortitude and Steadfastness; for the Weathering of Storms Includes poems by William Blake, Emily Dickinson, Edward Thomas, W. B. Yeats, William Shakespeare 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: Words for Love, Wild Remedy, First Aid, Becoming, Joy, Inspiration and Calm.
How Elegant the Elephant
A rollicking collection of poems about the enchanting world of animals and insects, from former children's poet laureate and New York Times bestselling author Mary Ann Hoberman and Caldecott Honoree illustrator Marla Frazee. So many kinds of animals So many shapes and sizes So many funny spots and dots So many strange disguises With her signature wordplay and wit, former children's poet laureate Mary Ann Hoberman celebrates the magnificence, ingenuity, and quirky qualities of creatures big and small. This thoughtfully crafted collection features sixty of Mary Ann's personal favorite poems curated from her sixty-five-year body of work, as well as eight new poems. From a fine fat pig and backward running porcupines to a beastly card game and a yoga class for agile animals, this memorable menagerie is cunningly brought to life by three-time Caldecott Honoree Marla Frazee, in an imaginary world where the characters meet and tell an entertaining tale all their own. A tour de force collection of poems and pictures by two legendary talents, this book creates a world that readers will never want to leave.
Ruthie Rose's Big Idea: A Poetry Story
From the New York Times bestselling John Schu comes a celebration of poetry and possibilities that follows a child who sparks to life a special space in her school for exploring ideas of all kinds. Ruthie Rose wakes up with an idea. A big, bright, beautiful idea. An idea so great! An idea so grand! Ruthie Rose can't wait to share it with her idea-loving librarian, her art teacher, and her best friend. As the idea gets shared, it sparkles through her classmates, shouts down the hallway, and echoes over the playground. It invites everyone in the school, including YOU. John Schu's effervescent prose is complemented by Holly Hatam's vibrant artwork in clear, vivid colors, depicting a cast of adorable characters. Collaged throughout the artwork are intriguing snippets of language and lines from classic poems, sure to inspire young poetry lovers to discover more.
Wise Up! Wise Down!: A Poetic Conversation
Funny, thought-provoking, and bursting with curiosity, Wise Up! Wise Down! is a lively conversation between two internationally known poets, illustrated by acclaimed artist Satoshi Kitamura. How can laughter be more powerful than a sword? Why do days have names but not weeks? And do pigeons ever get a craving for cake? Two friends, esteemed poets John Agard and JonArno Lawson, take us on an inspiring, hilarious, and wondrous journey through poetry, asking questions and attempting answers as they discover that life really is forever and ever an adventure. Comprising more than seventy-five poems written in a call-and-response format, with each poem having a reply from the other poet, Wise Up! Wise Down! is sure to inspire all readers to find humor in every day.
