Poetry - Kids

Follow a girl and her cat as they walk through the seasons, and note the mathematical concepts illustrated around them. This unique collection of math-poems addresses the principles of addition, subtraction, division, simple graphs, and more Look around and jump into the world of...

In this unusual counting book, playful poems tell the stories of one elk, two birds, three fish--from one through ten and then many--as they go about their day. For an added bonus, numerals, Roman numerals, and words related to the numbers are included in...

A poetry collection introducing animal architects that build remarkable structures in order to attract a mate and have babies. Many animals build something--a nest, tunnel, or web--in order to pair up, lay eggs, give birth, and otherwise perpetuate their species. Organized based on where...

Creatures of land, water, and sky are featured here in short poems for early readers. Noted poet and educator Georgia Heard writes about baboons and bears, eagles and bats, dragonflies and frogs. Naturalist and illustrator Jennifer Dewey captures each animal in dramatic detail. The...

A glorious, full-color collection of Mother Goose rhymes like "Three Blind Mice," "Humpty Dumpty," and "Mary Had a Little Lamb," featuring the classic Blanche Fisher Wright illustrations from the original 1916 The Real Mother Goose. Filled with all your favorite nursery rhymes-from Little Bo...

From the first page of this unusual and original collaboration between Jorge Luj疣 and Isol, readers will realize that this is not just another counting book. Whether they are discovering that three is for bedtime kisses, or that five is for secret creatures hiding...

Big Brutus put the oooohs and aaahs in the backyard of the Heartlands! Miles before you reach this retired giant, you can see it on the horizon south of West Mineral, Kansas. BIG BRUTUS FACTS - Designed and built by Bucyrus-Erie for the Pittsburg...

The mountain village of Zermatt, Switzerland is nestled in a valley between steep mountains, and it is dominated by the Matterhorn. When you exit your Swiss-red train, and see the cobblestone streets and horses and carriages, you immediately will notice are no cars. The...

We all have days when we feel bored. We all have days when we feel blue. I'm Feeling Blue, Too! turns the ""can't-do-nothin'"" blues into an exciting exploration of color. Climb inside a spinning bubble, grab some sky from high above a trampoline, dive...

Silver sails all out of the west Under the silver moon: Sleep, my little one, sleep, my pretty one, sleep. - Tennyson Sleep, My Little One brings together 59 carefully selected poems about sleep and dreams. This gorgeous collection includes the most tender and...

Try these Letts 11+ Poetry Practice Workbook with Assessment Tests and get practising for the 11+ Independent School Entrance Exams.Author: Collins UkISBN-10: 1844199053ISBN-13: 9781844199051Publisher: LettsLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/23/2018Pages: 48Format: Paperback

Cat bones, rat bones, and bat bones illustrate this spooky Halloween adventure, written by newbery-Honor-winning author Marion Dane Bauer. If you take your trick-or-treat sack and venture into the dark woods on Halloween night, you'll find cat bones, rat bones, and bat bones--and all...

The blues aren't all sad. There's joy in the blues as well as heartbreak. Love discovered. Love lost. Love just around the corner. In this beautiful tribute to the poetry and art of the blues, renowned author Walter Dean Myers collaborates with his son,...

A poetry collection celebrating the wonders of the natural world This haiku collection will enchant both nature lovers and budding poets. The spare, lyrical text describes a series of short vignettes, each of them taking place in a different kind of rain, from thunderstorms...

This rich and intricate collection of poems chronicles the various experiences of American slaves. Drawn together through imagery drawn from quilting and fiber arts, each poem is spoken from a different perspective: a house slave, a mother losing her daughter to the auction block,...

Board Book. Ten intriguing prints of owls and loons. Playful rhyming text accompanies each image. 24 pages, 7 x 6 in.Author: Pomegranate Communications, Zoe BurkeISBN-10: 0764975420ISBN-13: 9780764975424Publisher: Pomegranate CommunicationsLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/15/2016Pages: 24Format: Board BookWeight: 0.60lbsSize: 6.90h x 5.90w x 0.60dReview Citation(s): Publishers Weekly 10/17/2016

A poetic text and wonderfully intimate photographs follow a newborn sandhill crane as it takes its first steps into the world. Will my legs hold me?What if I fall? Peek in as a sandhill crane hatchling makes its first wobbly stand and takes its...

Who is the predator, and who is the prey? Illuminating poetry and vivid artwork capture the awe-inspiring ways that creatures use their resources to stay alive. Who wins, the assassin bug or the spider? The bat or the frog? The ant or the honey...

If I were in charge of the world I'd cancel oatmeal, Monday mornings, Allergy shots, and also Sara Steinberg. All of us have times when we wish that we were in charge of the world...when we envy girls with ten best friends and gold...

The Blessings of Friendship, created by New York Times bestselling author and artist Mary Engelbreit, is a playful and poignant treasury of poetry, Bible verses, and quotes that celebrate the joy of friendship. Children will learn from timeless sayings and poems what it means...

This celebratory picture book from Fran Lessac shines a light on beloved nighttime traditions under the starry skies of North America. Beneath a blanket of stars, crowds cheer at Little League games, campers share fireside stories, bull-riders hold on tight, and sled dogs race...

The role of First Lady has been defined differently by each woman who's held it, but all of them left an impact on our nation as partner of the commander in chief. Incisive poetry by Marilyn Singer and energetic art by Nancy Carpenter provide...

Deborah Appleby's first evocative and poetic picture book has appeal for a wide audience: a future artist looking for inspiration; a student of South Carolina history digging deeper; a teacher searching for material to engage her students and enrich her lessons; anyone looking for...

I Wandered Lonely as A Cloud is a classic poem by British poet WIlliam Wordsworth. The poet is sad and takes a walk He comes across a beautiful field of daffodils. The beauty of the daffodils makes the poet happy. He finds in moments...

In 26 never-before-published short and wonderfully clever poems, Langston Hughes takes children through both the alphabet and the animal world. From Ape to Zebra--with bees, camels, fish, and even a unicorn in between--he paints a picture of each animal with just a few simple,...

"The selections are uniformly uplifting, with affirming messages about the heritage, strength and dreams of African Americans."--Publishers Weekly In this compelling collection of words and pictures, the voices of thirteen major poets, including Maya Angelou, Langston Hughes, and Walter Dean Myers, rise in response...

I'm more than a author. I am someone looking to change people lives with words. To share my truth and my feelings to hopefully help my readers do the same. The purpose of this is to help anyone who read this figure out themselves....

Does a warm sunny day paint a smile on your face? In this rhyming book with beautiful illustrations inspiring compassion towards everyone, let's tap into the science behind how sunshine makes you happy.Author: Dulmini WathugalaISBN-10: 0228844509ISBN-13: 9780228844501Publisher: Tellwell TalentLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/29/2021Pages: 24Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.15lbsSize:...

A poetic book highlighting everyday natureThe perfect blend of science and poetry, Hidden City demonstrates that nature can thrive anywhere, even in highly populated areas. In this graceful collection of poems, skyscrapers serve as perches for falcons, streetlights attract an insect buffet for hungry...

I angle for a glimpse of him whose touch unlocks a blind man's sight, a deaf man's hearing. A man in the crowd at Jerusalem vies to see Jesus; a disciple recounts details of the Last Supper; Pilate's wife fears her husband's decision. Beginning...

In evocative haiku, Michael J. Rosen depicts twenty different breeds of cats--whether mischievous or mysterious, comical or commanding. Some cats have names that suggest far-off lands, like the Turkish Angora and the Norwegian forest cat. Others allude to places closer to home, such as...

David Elliott's witty verse takes flight with gorgeous illustrations in an enchanting look at fifteen avian species for birders of all ages. Take to the sky to explore a glorious array of all things avian, from the tiny, restless hummingbird to the inscrutable horned...

Learn more about the variety of fascinating ways animals sleep: from upside down and holding hands, to sleeping while swimming or flying Did you know otters sleep while holding hands; zebra finches rehearse their songs while dreaming; ducks and dolphins sleep with one half...

Boy, You Are Brilliant is an inspirational illustrated poem for young men and the second book by Ashley Aya Ferguson. This book serves as a vehicle to deliver positive affirmations to boys and to reinforce messages about empathy, being kind and knowing that it...

From street hockey to baguette duels, award-winning poet X.J. Kennedy captures what it means to be a kid in a city full of zany characters and urban adventures waiting to happen. Philippe B ha's whimsical illustrations add delight to these lighthearted rhymes. These poems...

Tenants and Travelers: From Pond to Pasture--Incorporating poetry, especially my own, was a practice I began early in my teaching career. Fun for me, fun for my students, and a sneaky good way to double down on subjects and concepts.Tenants and Travelers approaches living...

The traditional trappings of Christmas at school--the pageant, a visit to a local nursing home, crafts, and the room mothers' party--all end in chaos, but Santa Claus appears to present a solution to all the teachers' Christmas woes.Author: James Rice, Steven LayneISBN-10: 1565548337ISBN-13: 9781565548336Publisher:...

Celebrated poet and critic Michael Rosen takes readers on a whirlwind tour exploring what poems are, what they can do, and the joys of reading and writing them. For thousands of years, people have been writing poetry. But what is poetry? Award-winning wordsmith Michael...

The Bird and The Elephant starts with an introduction and is then broken up into 10 poetic discussions. It also features 11 beautifully drawn illustrations.A bird is flying high one day when he decides he needs to take a rest. He glances down below...

30 poems that will encourage in any child love of language carefulness as well as language playfulness. The bilingual (English/Spanish) book received rare distinction as a Paleontological Research Institution (PRI)-approved book for its content and illustration accuracy, and received two 2009 Moonbeam Awards in...

By the creators of the award-winning picture book, Babies Nurse/As se alimentan los beb s, Babies Bond highlights the magical relationship between mammal mothers and their offspring. Graceful watercolor illustrations accompany tender haiku poems, followed by four pages of informative animal fun facts. This...

Come, words, come in your every color. Whether we are sharing poems or secrets, acting onstage, or just telling jokes, the words we use are our best friends. Join acclaimed poet Lee Bennett Hopkins in this glorious collection celebrating words in speech, reading, language,...

This honest and poignant young adult poetry collection addresses many different experiences of what it means to be black. The quintessential African American, a proud, lonely, vulnerable yet independent human being who has forged out of hardship that combination of endurance, understanding, and spirit...

For young makers and artists, brief, lively poems illustrated by a NYT bestselling duo celebrate the pleasures of working with your hands. Building, baking, folding, drawing, shaping . . . making something with your own hands is a special, personal experience. Taking an idea...

To one young narrator, it's the simple things that mean the most, like sharing laughter with a friend, taking family rides in the country, and kissing her mama's arm.When this poem was first published in 1978 in Honey, I Love and Other Love Poems,...

This book is based on motivation and mental health awareness. Its purpose is to reach those that suffer from mental health and their loved ones to help bring an understanding of what someone like us goes through via poetry.Author: Cory VelasquezISBN-10: 1678128813ISBN-13: 9781678128814Publisher: Lulu.comLanguage:...

As I Rock You to Sleep is a whimsical bedtime story to share reflections of the day before drifting off to sleep. The story is woven with inclusive imagery to promote a sense of belonging for all readers and incorporates sensory prompts to strengthen...

Animals and Adaptations The world is full of animals of all shapes and sizes. Their interesting features are packed full of surprises. They come fit with adaptations that help them to survive. Nature has a way of helping creatures stay alive. Whether mammal, amphibian,...

Celebrate our beautiful home in this joyous, poetic bilingual tribute to the Earth's colors, climates, and seasons. Panoramic photographs capture the majesty of nature from swirling deserts to curling ocean waves. Close-ups reveal quieter treasures like springy moss and sunlit leaves. Tying all these...

Readers explore our home in this joyous tribute to the environment through poetic celebration of Earth's colors, climates, and seasons. Panoramic photographs capture the majesty of nature from swirling deserts to curling ocean waves. Close-ups reveal quieter treasures like springy moss and sunlit leaves....