Poetry - Kids Fiction

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...

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...

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 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...

This lyrical celebration of birds explores the fascinating ways these creatures move through the air. For each of twelve birds from around the world, a captivating poem describes the animal's distinctive movement and the special word associated with that movement, from geese who skein...

This sweet story unfolds with a young girl, Brooke Lynn, searching for a ladybug she befriended the day before. Brooke Lynn's adventurous, yet hasty search for her ladybug friend, leads her to the final discovery -- right in her backyard. It fills the heart...

Humorous short poems and brightly colored animals introduce young children to the many sounds of letters. Each letter of the alphabet has at least one featured animal whose name illustrates the letter's sounds. The animals, and sometimes their human companions, are the subject of...

In a marriage of science and whimsy, The Children's Moon is a delightful learning resource for home or school and is suitable for children from three to eleven years of age. OH LOOK, IT'S "THE CHILDREN'S MOON!"During the day, when you look up at...

In this whimsically illustrated board book, a poem expresses the joys of being out in the natural world as "the gladdest thing under the sun."Author: Edna St Vincent MillayISBN-10: 1568463340ISBN-13: 9781568463346Publisher: Creative EditionsLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/12/2019Pages: 14Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.55lbsSize: 11.20h x 8.80w x 0.30dAccelerated Reader:Reading...

A Child's Garden of Verses is a book written by Robert Louis Stevenson - it is here accompanied by the splendid illustrations of Jessie Willcox Smith. Stevenson (1850 - 1894), was a Scottish novelist, poet, essayist and travel writer, most famous for penning Treasure...

"The rain is falling all around, It falls on field and tree, It rains on the umbrellas here, And on the ships at sea."-Robert Louis Stevenson, A Child's Garden of VersesThis jacketed hardcover edition of A Child's Garden of Verses-Abridged for Boys and Girls...

"This 'whimsical, engaging, beautifully illustrated' picture book (Kirkus Reviews) offers a myriad of fun answers to the age-old question: What do you want to be when you grow up? Filled with positive affirmations and a diverse array of characters, this inspiring read will delight...

Have you ever wondered what an oak tree would say? Or how a fork would sing? Or perhaps what a furnace would eat? These questions and many more are posed, pondered, and beautifully paraded across the page in this charming poetry book about childhood...

A Zoo Full of Rhymes is a collection of whimsical rhymes about creatures, familiar and unusual. When you come to this zoo, you will find exuberant, playful animals, birds, fish, and insects. You'll meet an agile agouti, learn where the dugong lives and discover...

A celebration of music and movement, this story in verse is inspired by the riffs, rhythms, and freedom of jazz.Colorful spreads show close-ups of children playing drums, piano, and bass as they swing, sway, and jitterbug to the music. Weatherford offers an appealing and...

In the delightful picture book, Zack had our Back, a young girl and her mother encounter a homeless veteran who is a scary apparition on the streets of their home. They learn an important lesson about judgement, however, when the encounter takes an unexpected...

This anthology includes all of the 2022 North Dakota winners of the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards. The Awards program started in New York City in 1923 and has an impressive roster of past winners, such as Truman Capote and Sylvia Plath. Since 2014,...

A baby croc is comingThe hatch date's nearly dueThe parents have a storyYoung readers, it's for you! Author: Laura ShentonISBN-10: 1913779750ISBN-13: 9781913779757Publisher: Iridescent Toad PublishingLanguage: EnglishPublished: 02/25/2022Pages: 30Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.18lbsSize: 8.00h x 8.00w x 0.08d

Twelve-year-old House Jackson--star pitcher and team captain of the Aurora County All-Stars--has been sidelined for a whole sorry year with a broken elbow. He's finally ready to play, but wouldn't you know that the team's only game of the year has been scheduled for...

Celebrate friendship with Coretta Scott King Award winners Eloise Greenfield and Jan Spivey Gilchrist!Drum is worried that summer will be a bummer until Dorene, Louis, and Rae enter his life unexpectedly. Together they embark on an unforgettable summer of discovery and creative play.With free-verse...

As a children's librarian, I'm always looking for poetry that speaks to the everyday experiences of kids, and this new collection by William Conelly does just that. From digging for worms with a teaspoon, to imagining the moon as lemon candy, these 14 poems...

Bestelling Dutch children's author Toon Tellegen matches 33 imaginative prose-poems prompted by the statement "I wish" with luminous, old-fashioned portraits by Ingrid Godon in this beautiful, unique volume perfect for thoughtful young readers. I Wish pairs writing with a gallery of portraits inspired by...

Sam's Mom hugged him and looked at her son. "There's no one like you. You're the only one. Comparing yourself to others, won't get you far. Learn to love how unique you are."Packed with colorful rain forest and animal illustrations, this rhyming picture book...

Can a boy prince and his pals rid the realm of devastating dragons? If your son is a reluctant reader, the Prince Martin Epic series is a perfect fit because each book features: ◆ High-stakes action-adventure and danger◆ Brilliant full-color illustrations that burst off...