Poetry - Kids Fiction

While facing embarrassing classroom situations, and unusual troubles of all kinds, the boys featured in these stories and verses do their very best. Michael Shelley Van Fleet is about to introduce his pet cockatiel to his class during show-and-tell, and he is very nervous....

With vibrant artwork and an affecting poetic text narrated by the Earth, this magnificent ode to our planet serves as a call to action. I am the Earth.All yours to share.The mountains and the Arctic air. . . .And now you're here, so small...

Embark on an inspiring journey with Winkle, a bewildered periwinkle snail in search of direction. Courageous and hopeful, he begins his pursuit along the seashore. Unlucky encounters beyond the pier will prove themselves futile; however, Winkle prevails. With retreat on his mind, he keeps...

Is there a fine line between authentic self expression and being desperate for attention? Tyler the turtle wants to stand out, and comes up will a lot of silly ways to look special and impress everyone. But will his turtle transformation succeed at bringing...

Are You Holding a Grudge?" is a heartwarming children's book about invisible creatures called grudges that infest a children's playground. Instead of being filled with laughter and playing, the playground is full of pouting lips and angry arms pressed tightly together. One student notices...

This book's about loss. An enduring life stage.That brings out every feeling from joy, fear to rage.To remind us we're loved so deeply and true.This book was created, for me and for you. Author: Leslie OquendoISBN-10: 1998190072ISBN-13: 9781998190072Publisher: Tellwell TalentLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/31/2023Pages: 48Format: HardcoverWeight:...

"I hate starting over," sighed Judy. It was her first day at her new school, and so far, she didn't have any friends. Judy decides to introduce herself to a girl at her new school. Together they learn what it means to be true...

Ray Deaton wrote Jungle Walk for his granddaughter to help her navigate through the decision processes that we all face on a daily basis. In the poem, the hero, or protagonist, is faced with decisions from the very beginning. Why am I here? The...

Originally published in 1912, Songs of Innocence, was written by the legendary William Blake (1757 - 1827), and illustrated with the stunning drawings of Honor Appleton. It is a collection of nineteen poems, including of 'The Lamb', 'The Blossom', 'Night', 'Spring', 'Nurse's Song', and...

This book's about loss. An enduring life stage.That brings out every feeling from joy, fear to rage.To remind us we're loved so deeply and true.This book was created, for me and for you.Author: Leslie OquendoISBN-10: 1998190064ISBN-13: 9781998190065Publisher: Tellwell TalentLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/31/2023Pages: 48Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.34lbsSize:...

"I love my baby blankie oh so, so very much... It brings me so much comfort each time I feel its touch..." So begins a story of a little girl who received a simple gift when she was born. Little did she know, this...

Silly Lily lives in a small apartment with her parents and cats in the medium-sized city of NoFrown Town, but her heart lies in the big outside. She loves lilies, of course, and all the beautiful flowers, but animals the most. She treasures books...

Discover the fascinating world of weather through clever and entertaining poetry in this "delightfully sunny" (Kirkus Reviews, starred review) picture book from celebrated poet Douglas Florian, creator of Dinothesaurus, Poetrees, and UnBEElievables. Weather describes our atmosphere. Like whether it's cloudy, or whether it's clear....

The kingdom is in great danger...can anyone save it?The kingdom of Snee had always been a peaceful and happy place. But in recent years a terrible giant has tormented the kingdom and troubled the people. He storms unexpectedly from his lair in the dark...

Take a Ride in a One Horse Open Sleigh The classic Christmas carol comes to life in this beautifully illustrated edition of Jingle Bells. Originally written in 1857 for the Thanksgiving season, Jingle Bells has become a beloved Christmas song sung by young and...

Hairy Harry is a positive young boy with an open mind, always looking to explore new adventures. Hairy Harry welcomes the fears and adversities that we all face in life.Join Hairy Harry as he sets out on daily adventures, as you never know what's...

Here comes another in Giggle Poetry! This quirky story details a sweet yet unconventional friendship between a girl and her pet albino cockroach, Princess. One misstep later... and it's over all too soon!Author: Laura HoffenbergISBN-10: 8218310339ISBN-13: 9798218310332Publisher: Laura HoffenbergLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/23/2023Pages: 34Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.77lbsSize:...

Hang out with Caleb as he travels throughout his day tackling different emotions. Excitement, frustration, anger, and even fear! On a whimsical and playful journey, Caleb labels his feelings in this rhyming book. Some emotions can feel good to our bodies while others can...

A Shakespearean sonnet as a picture book?Children love rhyme and rhythm...so why not rhyme in a sonnet?This story about acceptance is short and sweet (140 syllables to be exact). Using the sonnet structure, a young ghost dresses up as a ghost in order to...

Sparking childhood joy and imagination through poetryPublished poet and author, Lizzie B. Lynn has fulfilled a dream of writing a collection of funny rhyming poems for kids in her second book, Dancing Ants and Other Silly Poems for Kids. Maintaining the belief that rhyming...

Hatchet meets Long Way Down in this heartfelt and gripping novel in verse about a young girl's struggle for survival after a climbing trip with her father goes terribly wrong. One year after a random shooting changed their family forever, Nora and her father...

The Rat in The Van is an amusing story written as a poem. It tells the story of two well-respected, professional rubbish removal men who have quite the dramatic and hilarious adventure when they discover a rat in the van. With relatable characters and...

Lucy Vampoosy is a little vampire dog with big dreams of how her life should be, until one day, another little dog comes into her life and changes everything. Should Lucy run away to the circus? Should she head to Hollywood to try and...

A HILAROUS PIRATE MISADVENTUREThe Blundering, Plundering Pirates is an ideal shared, funny book for younger listeners and older independent readers. It's a beautifully colored, illustrated story with ongoing visual jokes to search for on each page. It is easy to read with natural rhythms...

A bilingual poetry collection by the late Francisco X. Alarcón, acclaimed Chicano poet, celebrating the days of the week and everyday childhood experiences. Una colección bilingüe de poesía del difunto Francisco X. Alarcón, aclamado poeta chicano, que celebra los días de la semana y...

This book was created out of love for God and poetry. It teaches the alphabet in a poetic way using rhymes and illustrations of biblical history and ideology. The author's hope is that questions will arise from the curiosity of children that parents can...

Cecelia Cornelia's mother Clara was the youngest of nine children and found herself alone most of the time since all her siblings had already left home. She grew up in a time when there were no technological advances. The only thing to occupy a...

"Longberry's Leap" by Leland James, an internationally acclaimed poet, is a wonderful book of poetry for children, with 32 beautiful color illustrations by Anne Zimanski. It is the story of a young girl's adventure into the world of imagination and her imaginative reconciliation with...

A young girl, 'Iwalani, likes to wander down to the beach to an ironwood tree (Casuarina equisetifolia) which is a windbreak. There she plays - to her it is her playground, jungle gym, her secret friends and a wise elder. From this tree she...

A rhyming children's poem book for little girls to uplift and encourage them to be great despite their insecurities. Author Nastashia Roach encourages children everywhere to recognize thier own beauty - inside and out.Author: Nastashia RoachISBN-10: 1626767939ISBN-13: 9781626767935Publisher: Nastashia RoachLanguage: EnglishPublished: 06/19/2018Pages: 20Format: PaperbackWeight:...

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...

Children will hear Men of Snow and think of two snowman brothers sitting atop a hill overlooking the city of Boston and having a conversation.Adults will hear it as an allegory for and about creationism put to verse in a way that even a...

Illustrated with stunning cut paper art, these seven poetic vignettes capture true stories of courage, hope, and resilience from around the world.In Imagine A Garden, award-winning children's author Rina Singh shares seven real-life stories of ordinary people doing extraordinary things for their communities amidst...

A joyful celebration of growing families by former first daughters and #1 New York Times bestselling authors Jenna Bush Hager and Barbara Pierce Bush. As two sisters watch their friends' families grow, they wish on a star for a sibling of their own...and a...

A small and charming children's picture book about woodlice and isopods told in rhyme with colorful pictures for the young reader. David R Morgan is an educator and enjoys bringing topics to young readers that not only encourage them to learn to read, but...

Defence of the garden realm is a book for children, which an adult can enjoy. It is a series of short, exciting poems depicting the initial adventure of a small group of insects (and a spider) who are facing the oncoming ant army (there...

Spend time with Arlo and his family for the memorable moments and adventures of his first year.Author: Paula Panagouleas MillerISBN-10: 8765241665ISBN-13: 9798765241660Publisher: Balboa PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 05/11/2023Pages: 24Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.17lbsSize: 8.50h x 8.50w x 0.07d

Misunderstood by those in his neighborhood for years, he earned the nickname Mr. Mischievious by his mysterious and reclusive ways. He doesn't come out of his house much at all, so when he is seen, it is assumed by his odd behavior that he...

Who doesn't love a smiling face? The Smiley-Face Book celebrates the smile in all its forms, from a simple black-and-white line with two dots to a full-color grinning toothy face. With bright colors and lyrical rhyming couplets, this book is aimed at toddlers and...

'A Collection of Poems and Stories for My Grandchildren' is a beautifully illustrated book about fairies, monsters and animals. Monsters There are monsters in my room I see them every night, They come from underneath the bed When you turn out the light. They...

Get zen and practice some relaxing yoga moves with this collection of sweet and funny poems from the author of the hugely popular Kindergarten, Here I Come! It's time for yoga class, so grab a yoga mat and pick a pose from the new...

Guess what?! It's that time of year again in beautiful eastern North America when everything is zen. It's spring! It's spring! The snow is melting, the rain is pelting, the birds are chirping and the bees are working. Days of longer hours awakening the...

"Old Santeclaus with much delightHis reindeer drives this frosty night, O'r chimney tops, and tracts of snow, To bring his yearly gifts to you."-Anonymous, Old Santeclaus with Much Delight (1821)Old Santeclaus with Much Delight (1821) is a short, illustrated children's poem which is the...

The Little Blue Sailboat of the Sea is a children's poem and picture book, but a story that can be for all ages. Great for children learning to read or a shared bedtime story. Follow the adventures of the Little Blue Sailboat with enriching...

The November 2021 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,...

Welcome to Superhero School!What if I told you, you could be anything you dream of and do anything you want to do?Would you believe me if I told you there was a Superhero inside of you? My Invisible Superhero Vest is an inspiring book...

Fin the Fern is a charming, vibrant picture story of a mysterious dove who descends upon Fin, a little fern, to guide her through her "birth" into the world. Written during the birth of a little girl in Texas, Fin the Fern honors and...

Cynthia Gadson, a native of Tampa, Florida. The eighth child born to the (late) Mr. Ed Joseph Gadson and Mrs. Jessie Mae Gadson. Ms. Gadson has two sons, Marcus and Maurice Lindsey, and four grandchildren, Sadari Quinten, Jamel, and Maubri Lindsey. Ms. Gadson is...

This book has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations. This whole book has been reformatted,...

Stuck inside and B.O.R.E.D.!!! Seems like EVERYTHING has been done! A light and humorous children's picture book about being stuck inside the house with the whole family with nothing to do. Big, bold imagery is sure to capture the eye and captivate minds while...