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 discovers the joy of reading and becomes an insatiable bookworm. Consuming one book after another, he loses track of time and even neglects his other assignments. However, when his teacher emphasizes the significance of balancing all tasks, Jovell adjusts his approach. Now, he restricts himself to reading a maximum of ten books per week, ensuring a more balanced academic life.
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: 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.
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.
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.
You're a Poet: Ways to Start Writing Poems
In five warm and cozy tales, children can delight in the world of Piglet, his family, and his friends--while learning five fun and easy ways to write a poem. When Piglet picks up a stone and drops it into a puddle, words seem to splash out: wet, fresh, earthy, sploshing, sunshiny, puddle. Is Piglet a poet? Each of five charming stories captures a warm snapshot into some happy moment in childhood while demonstrating how to create a different kind of poem: a puddle poem, a comparing poem, a making-a-person-out-of-something poem, an if-I-was poem, and an I-would-give-you poem. With plenty of tips and tricks after each story and fresh illustrations by Sam Usher, author Sean Taylor makes poetry writing accessible, inspiring even the youngest of children to find their voice and call themselves poets.
In and Out the Window
The largest single anthology of Jane Yolen's poetry, containing more than one hundred poems for all occasions--with fun black-and-white art throughout. Our KitchenSmells of mornings, blueberry muffins, hot chocolate, tea.It smells of baconand of eggs.It smells of family. For the first time, legendary author Jane Yolen gathers the largest single anthology of her poetry celebrating childhood. At home or at school, playing sports or practicing music, enjoying the holidays or delighting in each season, Jane Yolen's masterful collection shows just how lively it is to be a kid. With whimsical artwork by Cathrin Peterslund, this collection of more than one hundred poems is a classic that children are sure to return to again and again.
Knucklehead
dear Knucklehead, perhaps you are like me: always figuring out if your soul and your skinare thick enough to protect your body from sticky stonesthrown from the mouths of those who knowthat spoken words have the power to spit out freedomand break-in bones. While society often assigns the label "knucklehead" to kids with attitude problems, this brilliant and electric poetry collection by spoken word poet and hip-hop educator Tony Keith Jr. subverts that narrow way of thinking and empathizes with young people who are misunderstood and unheard.There are poems about the power of language to transcend the racist and homophobic constructs of a society prejudging Black boys. There are poems that serve as a salve for a world that inflicts hurt, poems that offer a beacon of hope for the curious and questioning, and poems that transform the way people love Black gay boys and men.This is a journey of self-discovery through history, family, friendship, and falling in love. Knucklehead is a breathtaking work, full of black-and-white illustrations and unforgettable poetry that will heal, provoke, and inspire.
The Story of My Anger
PURA BELPR? HONOR BOOK - A powerful young adult novel-in-verse about a Texas teen battling racism in her theater program and book banning efforts by her town's school board--from the acclaimed author of Aniana del Mar Jumps In. An International Literacy Association Notable Book for a Global Society - Selected for ALA's Rise: A Feminist Book Project List - Selected for YALSA 2026 Best Fiction for Young Adults List Yulieta Lopez is angry. Angry at her racist drama teacher who refuses to cast Black students in lead roles. Angry at the school board threatening her favorite teacher for teaching works of literature that they deem "controversial." Angry that she has to keep quiet until she can head to college and leave Texas forever. Yuli is accustomed to playing various roles: the diligent daughter, the honorable hija, the good girl who serves everyone else before serving herself. But as the fire of Yuli's rage spreads and lights her up, she can no longer be silent. Determined to find a way to fight back, Yuli and her friends start a guerilla theatre club which stirs things up and gets people talking, and finally, Yuli steps into the role she was always meant to play.
Penelope and Pip Build a Prose Poem
When Penelope needs help writing a poem for a school assignment, Pip teaches her how to write a prose poem. This series can get young writers writing their own poems! Join in on the adventure as friends learn the basics of writing poetry and the use of rhyme, meter, alliteration, and other tools to write their own poems. Each book in the series covers a different type of poem. From limericks to acrostics, you can follow the story that shows the steps needed to create your new poem. Activities in the back of the book provide additional information and writing practice.
The Poetry World of John Agard
A towering figure in the poetry world, especially children's poetry, John Agard has chosen poems from eight collections (all now out of print) originally published between 1982 and 2001: I Din Do Nuttin; Say it Again, Granny; No Hickory, No Dickory, No Dock; Laughter is an Egg; Grandfather's Old Bruk-a-Down Car; We Animals Would Like a Word With You; Come Back to Me My Boomerang; and Points of View With Professor Peekaboo. Over 80 poems are included, reflecting the range of his interests, ideas and styles, and above all perhaps, his awareness of being a British-Caribbean writer in an increasingly multicultural society.
Hello There, Sunshine
From America's Mom--actress, New York Times bestselling author, NAACP Award-winning personality, and Emmy-winning host Tabitha Brown--comes an upbeat, inspiring story about finding your own light."Hello there, sunshine!"Every morning, young Tabitha wakes up and greets the sun. She loves how it brings everyone JOY. But one day she wakes up and the sun is missing! So Tab hops on her strawberry shortcake bike with her puppy in tow and makes it her business to find the sun.Can she do it? Or will Tabitha find out that sometimes the shine we're looking for is inside of us?A perfect pick for fans of What Do You Do with an Idea?, You Matter, and Just Because, Brown's children's debut is a marvelous read-aloud and a great gift that will remind the youngest reader to always stay positive.
The Shepherd Of My Soul
The Shepherd of My Soul by Charles J. Callan is a profound exploration of Christian spirituality and Catholic teachings, offering readers guidance on how to deepen their faith and devotion. Through pastoral care and moral reflections, Callan provides a roadmap for spiritual growth, helping believers to nourish their souls through prayer, meditation, and a closer relationship with God. The book is filled with biblical references and emphasizes the importance of divine guidance in navigating life's challenges. Callan encourages readers to seek inner peace by relying on their faith and trust in God's plan. His insights offer religious inspiration for those looking to strengthen their Christian living. The Shepherd of My Soul serves as both a spiritual companion and a source of religious reflection, helping readers to find comfort and direction in their faith journey. Callan's work resonates with those seeking deeper meaning and spiritual nourishment in their daily lives.
Nightmare Jones
A collection of jaunty and mischievously unsettling poems for middle-grade readers from award-winning poet Shannon Bramer and artist Cindy Derby, who brought us Climbing Shadows (NCTE Notable Poetry Book and Verse Novel, shortlisted for the Rocky Mountain Book Award). Shannon's twenty-eight poems in Nightmare Jones send delightful shivers down the spine. Written in a variety of styles and forms, they encompass magic realism and influences from fairy tales, folklore and ghost stories, alongside more contemporary explorations of unusual creatures, misunderstood monsters and commonplace human fears (both ridiculous and sublime!). Cindy Derby's evocative line and watercolor illustrations inhabit these weird and wonderful works with her characteristic flair for the strange and witchy wonders of the world. In these poems what makes a person scared might also make them sad, or even make them laugh, as Bramer writes from a place of wonder, empathy, curiosity and reverence for the deep dark woods we all have inside us. If you've ever wanted to spend some time in a witch's garden or wondered what spiders do with our worries, this is the poetry book for you! Key Text Features dialogue epigraph illustrations poems recipes table of contents vignettes Correlates to the Common Core State Standards in English Language Arts: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.5.2 Determine a theme of a story, drama, or poem from details in the text, including how characters in a story or drama respond to challenges or how the speaker in a poem reflects upon a topic; summarize the text. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.6.4 Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative and connotative meanings; analyze the impact of a specific word choice on meaning and tone
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!
Hungry for Engineering
The newest addition to the series that includes Hungry for Math, Hungry for Science and Hungry for the Arts! Join Handy Randy, Spendosaur, and House Mouse, the hungriest engineers around, in Hungry for Engineering: Poems to Gnaw On -- another delectable book in the Hungry for... series! Use wedges, inclined planes, pulleys, and screws to design, innovate, and construct a luxurious bug hotel, a long - and - fun marble run, and a mighty wind tower strong enough to blow you over the ocean. So set your table and get ready to build and problem-solve like never before with this feast of scrumptious, engineering poems.
Love Yourself Before Anyone Else
I love you, but do I love myself? Falling in love, head over heels, putting all of your effort into another person only to fall flat on your face. Without a helping hand, you have to pick yourself off of the floor and move on from the heartbreak that comes with the ache of lost love. You forget what love really is-how to love. Standing on your own two feet and learning to accept yourself, you build an unbreakable bond. Self-love.
Wilder Child
A lyrical read-aloud filled with vibrant illustrations that follows a group of children as they explore their relationship with the natural world--from insects to dandelions to playing in the mud. This picture book based on a popular poem is a joyful celebration of the ability children have to cherish all living things. Exuberant and imaginative, this picture book celebrates the mess makers, scavengers of the dirt, and kids who march to the beat of their own drum. Follow along with these children as they experience the joy of playing in the mud, dangling from tree limbs, and watching spiderlings hatch within the wonder of their intricate webs. From debut author Nicolette Sowder comes this poetic picture book for kids who are curious learners who are filled with energy, and prefer to experience the world with all their senses. With dreamy illustrations by Myo Yim, Wilder Child beckons readers to see beauty in the untamed, marvel at the wonders of nature, and advocate for all living beings.
Poems for Breakfast
Make mealtime an adventure.Poems for Breakfast is a playful collection of illustrated poems that brings whimsy and wonder to your mornings. It's perfect for family reading, sparking laughter and curiosity as you share silly, smart poems that turn breakfast into an adventure.Inside Poems for Breakfast, you'll meet quirky characters like: ★ Clementine Cloop, who keeps putting her hair in the soup★ The Most Right, who battles the light no matter what★ Munchy Nomsters, who snack on crunchy letters★ And a kid who learns the hard way after eating a poem for breakfast★ A fuzzy Whurry who... well, you'll just have to read that oneWhy Families Love It: Laughter Enhances Learning: Humor activates dopamine, boosting motivation and memory. Enjoy a shared laugh that helps kids learn and makes poetry part of their development.Witty Poems, Wise Lessons: Hidden messages inspire curiosity, courage, and imagination. These rhymes gently encourage everyone to see life through a playful, thoughtful lens.Connect Generations: Poems for Breakfast is crafted to bring people of all ages together. Whether you're reading with kids, parents, or grandparents, these poems are perfect for creating memories.Key Features: Interactive Coloring Fun: Black-and-white illustrations invite kids to color, making each page their own. This book goes beyond reading-it's about engaging and exploring together.Perfect for Family Time or as a Gift: Whether at breakfast or as a unique present, this book is ideal for dreamers, adventurers, and even the curious spiders in your life!Expand Your Collection: Start with Poems for Breakfast, then look forward to Poems for Lunch, Poems for Dinner, and more as the series continues.Bonding Over Poetry: Swap screen time for "rhyme time" and strengthen bonds over clever verses. Sharing meals with loved ones boosts self-esteem, promotes cognitive development, and builds lasting connections. Poems for Breakfast turns a simple meal into a shared adventure, letting you enjoy the magic of language and imagination together.Written and illustrated by Jolyn Janis, this book reminds us to laugh, learn, and sometimes even talk to the monsters in the closet. If you're ready for an adventure that brings joy to the breakfast table, grab Poems for Breakfast today and let the fun begin!
Everything All at Once
A collection of poems sharing the highs and lows of one week in secondary school where everything happens all at once . . .
The Very Best of Paul Cookson
Uplifting, thoughtful and inspirational, the very best poems by Paul Cookson
Splat
Spalt and other Great Poems by Gabriel Fitzmaurice brings together a collection of serious poems and silly poems, naughty poems and nice poems from Ireland's best-selling children's poet.These poems, selected by the author from his numerous publications, will delight and entertain both the young and the young at heart.
Magical Moments
Magical Moments is a book of rhyming story poems about children noticing the world around them both inside and outside the home. It is about caring and sharing with parents, grandparents, and other family members. Throw into the mix a little bit of fantasy, a lot of fun, and hopefully a broadening of the imagination. Accompanied by many colorful illustrations, we hope your children feel safe and loved as they explore this magical collection.
Magical Moments
Magical Moments is a book of rhyming story poems about children noticing the world around them both inside and outside the home. It is about caring and sharing with parents, grandparents, and other family members. Throw into the mix a little bit of fantasy, a lot of fun, and hopefully a broadening of the imagination. Accompanied by many colorful illustrations, we hope your children feel safe and loved as they explore this magical collection.
Amazing Animals
Here is an animal anthology for the enjoyment of children, parents or teachers. The illustrated poems will amuse and entertain but have interesting factual information and related activities to stimulate further learning at home or in school. So, if you wish to know the name of the most famous St. Bernard dog, how to tell a crocodile from an alligator, what giraffes do with their long necks when they sleep, whether owls really say 'tu-whit tu-whoo' plus many other amazing animal facts, do read on.
A Creation Poem...
A Creation Poem... is a picture book perfect for bedtime reading, and tells the story of the Creation through poetic imagination and artistic expression. It opens the doorway to sit together with young children and explore the ultimate question... "Where did we, and all of this, come from?" The imaginative words and images present opportunities to spend loving time connecting around the many questions of childhood with those little ones we love. Dr. Boardman's fun and colorful hand-painted images and lyrical words invite curiosity and new ways to imagine the wonder of creation. Includes a Note To Readers, which provides context for telling these stories in our time.
