Poetry - Kids Fiction

A Child's Letter is exactly that: a letter from a child to his/her parents. But within these pages, it is the child who is the teacher, reminding the parents of all the joy, wonder, and magic their relationship can create. As in all true...

When Bee tries to change herself to appease bullies at school, her sister, Tia steps in to have a constructive and warm heart-to-heart with her. Tia loves her little sister, and she's determined to make sure Bee accepts herself for who she is, no...

A tender, moving and joyous story that celebrates diversity/br> Come little bird person, come little bee person, come little tree person - little persons from all over the world join together to celebrate the dance of life and love in this stunning poem from...

From the creator of Gnomes of the Cheese Forest and Other Poems comes a second volume of whimsical illustrated poetry to delight young readers of all ages. Here there be more monsters and bumps in the night, including a ghost train, a closet full...

Imagine the stories that an old tree could tell, its swaying branches whispering so many memories into the wind...Certain to evoke nostalgia in its readers, Sweet Tea by the Live Oak Tree is an instant classic, paying homage and tribute to the beautiful sentiment...

Author: Sukumar RayISBN-10: 0143330780ISBN-13: 9780143330783Publisher: India PuffinLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/01/2016Pages: 196Format: Paperback

Nat and Jake sure want their cakeOne thing's for sure, make no mistakeIt's a cake that they wantAnd a cake they will eatBut Nana knows best How to make this cake . . .A very special treat!Author: Danielle RenningISBN-10: 0228850479ISBN-13: 9780228850472Publisher: Tellwell TalentLanguage: EnglishPublished:...

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,...

Harry is a shy, bullied little dog. In a dream, he meets some friendly animals who teach him useful bully-blocking skills. Mia the meerkat tells him the best ways to respond to bullying; Ollie the owl emphasises eye contact; Gerry the giraffe explains the...

Read along with this delightfully frightful poem that children of all ages will appreciate. Kids will feel brave in the face of silly monsters who all want different amounts of candy. Parents will enjoy the lessons in subtraction as kids keep track of how...

A joyful collection of poems by the author of Mirror Mirror, in the form of recipes both simple and allegorical. This delicious collection of poems by the innovative Marilyn Singer is accompanied by vibrant splashy artwork by two-time Caldecott honoree Marjorie Priceman. Presented in...

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...

Open this book and embark on a journey where gnomes, monsters and strange things lurk in every corner, and where fantasy and reality become a blur of weirdness and wonder.Discover the mysteries of the Cricket Watcher, the Goth Mime, the Smoggle-Wogg, and the Thing...

A funny story, full of wordplay, brings poetry alive as never before! Kilmer Watts makes his living teaching piano lessons, but when automatic pianos arrive in town, he realizes he's out of a job. He spots a "Help Wanted" sign at the poem factory...

Rappy the Raptor's class has to write poems about their favorite things for Poetry Week, and the best poet will win a cupcake Will Rappy discover he's a poet and he didn't even know it? Beginning readers will love rapping along to this Level...

The February 2022 issue of Stone Soup, the literary magazine 100% written and illustrated by kids age 13 and younger. Stone Soup has been inspiring young readers and celebrating the brilliance of its young creators since 1973; we currently publish eleven issues a year,...

Furry rivals Cat and Pug have a rhyme-riddled showdown in this hilarious and delightfully quirky picture book about the joys of writing poetry--playfully imagined by the creator of social media sensation Inkpug There once was a Pug and a Cat Who engaged in a...

A special 10th Anniversary Edition of an illustrated classic that won the Caldecott Honor. Includes a collectible poster showcasing original art. "Will you walk into my parlor," said the Spider to the Fly....This enduring verse from Mary Howitt dates back to the nineteenth century,...

With charming art and poetry, this honest primer on friendship, and companion to The Thank You Book, captures the many ways friendships are formed and what it means to be a friend. Perfect for fans of I Like You and A Friend Is Someone...

This poignant debut novel in verse is a portrait of healing, as a young girl rediscovers life and the soothing power of nature after being freed from her abusive father. For most of her life, Lacey has been a prisoner without even realizing it....

A playful, poetic picture book celebrating the coming of spring from the award-winning author of Summer Feet and featuring luminous original artwork by an internationally renowned quilt artist. Buds of leaves still curled in knots just like teeny polka dots spots of green on...

The January 2022 issue of Stone Soup, the literary magazine 100% written and illustrated by kids age 13 and younger. Stone Soup has been inspiring young readers and celebrating the brilliance of its young creators since 1973; we currently publish eleven issues a year,...

A blackout poetry version of the classic fairy tale "The Little Mermaid," offering a new, spare, and lovely tale of empowerment, body acceptance, and knowing where you belong You know the story of the Little Mermaid--the girl who traded her tail for legs, her...

Christmas can be a very confusing holiday. Just what are sugarplums anyway?! This collection of silly poems show classic Christmas carols and traditions reimagined through the eyes of a very confused kid. With illustrations from the hysterical Marty Kelley, this is a perfect pick...

The Very First Day Ever encourages children to overcome obstacles through discussion as we learn to let go of negative body image and appreciate that true beauty lies inside each of us, not in our outer shells. The book also teaches us to take...

Follow the adventures of the Owl and the Pussy-cat in a beautifully illustrated new edition of the beloved classic. Edward Lear's lyrical rhyme about an unusual couple who sail far, far away has delighted and captivated readers for generations. With expressive illustrations by Charlotte...

The Star Pixie is a being of pure light and joy; casting her whimsical rays all night and all day on the faraway world of Clarionix. But when a stray comet knocks her right out of the sky, her wonder and beauty are gone...

Original, dazzling, and unconventional, this brilliant first solo collection has a surprise on every page. Go on a night flight, have a monster's lunch, immerse yourself in birdsong. Shout out an Apatosaurus rap before checking out Alexander Fleming's petri dish. Find fairy tales with...

Bee Like Me is a childrens book that takes you on the journey of an introspective little bee that compares himself to birds in order to answer questions regarding his life goals and purpose. In his asking and journeying, he discovers wonderful talents of...

A Coretta Scott King Honor Book A wonderful collection of poems, this book gives a beautiful snapshot of life on Neighborhood Street. "The magical andeveryday reside comfortably together on Neighborhood Street and make it well worth the visit."--Booklist "A warm, triumphant book."--School Library JournalAuthor:...

This lyrical middle-grade novel-in-verse celebrates the power of story and of finding one's individual voice. Keet knows the only good thing about moving away from her Alabama home is that she'll live near her beloved grandfather. When Keet starts school, it's even worse than...

From the author of the #1 bestselling nursery rhyme The Lollie Tree, comes a beautiful story of love, loss, and finding peace after an unimaginable loss. This lyrical lullaby is filled with beautiful illustrations that allow children and adults to see the ways our...

Do your kids like playing team sports?Do they ever feel left out?Wally Raccoon loves to play team sports - especially in the Farmyard Olympics. Follow Wally and his adventure on the first day of the Farmyard Olympics. Although he experiences rejection from other animals...

This spirited collection of beautifully illustrated poems introduces young readers to Danitra Brown, the most splendiferous girl in town, and her best friend, Zuri Jackson. "The poignant text and lovely pictures are an excellent collaboration, resulting in a look at touching moments of universal...

Illustrations and simple text introduce a variety of coral species, each of which is identified at the end.Author: Amy Sky KosterISBN-10: 1568463677ISBN-13: 9781568463674Publisher: Creative EditionsLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/08/2022Pages: 18Format: Board BookWeight: 0.70lbsSize: 7.10h x 7.20w x 0.50d

Within the pages you will meet blue bees, whispering trees and a thunderous beast among other captivating characters in this funny and quirky collection of poems. Young readers will discover how pants can stand by themselves and how elephants can hear - and not...

This beautifully illustrated popular poem about that tender moment when a parent looks into their baby's eyes for the first time is the perfect gift book for new parents, and it will be read many times to that beloved child.2022 Praiseworthy Awards, FINALIST: Picture...

This treasured poetry collection by Coretta Scott King Award-winning collaborators Eloise Greenfield and Jan Spivey Gilchrist journeys to a place where words, creativity, and imagination abound.Featuring twenty-one poems illustrated with sewn fabric collages, this tribute to the written word invites readers to look within...

Words are birds and songs have wings - fifty-one poems about animals from all around the world.What's inside the elephant?Where is the goat?Who loves the hyena?When was the horse?Author: Catherine PoarchISBN-10: 1800421613ISBN-13: 9781800421615Publisher: Silverwood BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 12/17/2021Pages: 66Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.21lbsSize: 8.50h x 5.50w x...

"Strength lies in differences, not in similarities" - Stephen R. Covey.It's fun to hang out with friends who are the same as us. We feel comfortable and accepted. But is there a downside to everyone being the same? Lacey and her friends find out...

We Are Different, Yet We Are Alike was written for children and parents to share. Children are as stable as their foundation, and the quality of that foundation determines the quality of their lives. Too often inferior materials and misinformation can cause insecurities throughout...

Things weren't too good way up North, The problem as large and growing, It threatened all the Polar Bears, The rubbish that people were throwing.The air, the land, the water too, Suffered from man-made waste, A food supply for all the bearsWas needed in...

When the wind sweeps her dog's ball too far out to sea, a determined girl hitches a ride on a hot air balloon to retrieve it. Blown way off course, Zoe the dog and Thea her companion have a wild adventure in outer space,...

He's ready to learn about history. Where can this curious canine go before the clock strikes bedtime?Arthur the fearless dog is ready to take a bite out of the past. He's got his paws on a time machine, and now there's no when, where,...

In the grey Hab domeThere was no telephoneJust a satellite linkAnd a 'message alert' light--Going BLINK, BLINK, BLINK On a planet far, far away, it is bedtime in the Martian habitat module (or 'Hab') for two young astronauts. With a view of the Martian...

From the fantastic duo behind Poems Aloud comes another compendium of poetry to read out loud and make you smile! Twenty five original poems from award winning poet Joseph Coelho designed to be read aloud to project confidence, conjure happiness, make you laugh or...

The September 2021 issue of Stone Soup Magazine, the literary magazine 100% written and illustrated by students age 13 and younger. Eleven issues a year, each filled with short stories, non fiction, art, reviews and more, all by young authors. Published since 1973 by...

We are so Blessed! Jesus loves us so much that He gave us all the beautiful colors of this world-and the eyes to see them with. It can be very difficult choosing a favorite color since there are so many wondrous things all around...

Saying goodbye to a child after you've discovered dreams together can be heartbreaking. Your Picture is a message to children that the love and support of teachers and mentors will be with them even after their paths separate. This poem, brought to life through...

Cats take center stage for a colorful and whimsical celebration of feline personalities featuring the eye-popping illustrations of Mies van Hout What do cats think when they get caught in the rain, or when a bird is just out of reach? If they could...