Poetry - Kids

Woohoo, I made a mistake One of the greatest strategies to teach youth is how to turn mistakes into valuable learning opportunities. Mis-takes is the third book in the BayneBook(R) series created for adults to read, learn, laugh, and grow with the children in...

A child's garden of verses Robert Louis Stevenson 1902 edition illustratedAuthor: Iacob AdrianISBN-10: 150330471XISBN-13: 9781503304710Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing PlatformLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/07/2015Pages: 98Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.34lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.23d

Get to know the Get Lit Players--a group of teens who use poetry to take on the world--with this standards-based book that sheds light on teen issues through their own poetry and slam poetry performances. Get Lit Rising brings to life the true story...

Award-winning author Grace Lin joins science writer Ranida T. McKneally to get kids talking about the science of food, the five food groups, and what a healthy meal looks like. Answering questions like "why are so many vegetables green?", "What's the difference between brown...

Don't Ask a Dinosaur is about a party that goes wildly awry when a pack of dinosaurs with very unique physical attributes attempt to help set up. Written in a masterfully-executed rhyme, the book presents a cavalcade of lesser-known dinos and pairs their odd...

More than 400 years ago, English playwright William Shakespeare wrote about the "Seven Ages of Man"--the changing roles we play on the stage of life before taking our final curtain call. This collection of 21 poems, compiled by Lee Bennett Hopkins, explores those 7...

When author Art Moses created Pearl, he wanted the book to be clever, inventive, and a journey parents and children could enjoy together. This collection of poetry tells a story of adventure, and allows children to paint their own world. Pearl is breathtaking and...

The powerful poems in this poignant collection weave together multiple voices to tell the story of the March on Washington, DC, in 1963. From the woman singing through a terrifying bus ride to DC, to the teenager who came partly because his father told...

This beautifully illustrated collection will introduce children to a lifetime of pleasure in poetry. Carefully selected, the poems open up an enchanting world of rhythm and language, feeling and fantasy. The collection features a wide range of well-known writers including Christina Rossetti, William Shakespeare,...

This book contains two poems by the Irish Poet, William Butler Yeats and is illustrated with paintings by Jack Butler Yeats, an expressionist painter and brother to the poet. The Lake Isle of Innisfree contains simple imagery about the quiet ife the poet would...

Two classic poems written by British Romantic poet Lord Byron. She Walks in Beauty Like the Night tells about a beautiful woman. The second poem discribes the beauty of exploring new places. The book is illustrated by classic art.Author: George Gordon 1788- Byron, Ngj...

Visit www.Norhalla.com! Spend a day with little Hnossa out in the meadow with her animal friends of Asgard. You'll get to meet Geri and Freki, Hugin and Munin, Beegul and Treegul, Toothgnasher and Toothgrinder, Sleipnir, and Vedfolnir.This book was originally plotted, written, and illustrated...

Izmir, Turkey is an exciting place to visit, full of history and culture and more facts than you could ever possibly keep inside your head, so the best thing to do when you go to this place is to simply soak it in, relax...

Three thousand to four thousand years ago, Native Americans first inhabited the the Grand Canyon. The Pueblo Indians built adobe houses around the canyon and made animal figures out of twigs. The Hopi Indians believed when they died, their spirits came to rest in...

Mount Vernon was the home of the first President of the United States, George Washington. It is located on the banks of (and looks down upon) the Potomac River. Mount Vernon was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1960 and is listed in the...

There is so much fun to have when you go to London, so much history filled with excitement Palaces, kings and queens, scary stories if you want to be scared-absolutely everything awaits you there There are museums where you can see Egyptian mummies, tours...

Florence, Italy was the home of Dante, who was born in 1267 and baptized in its Baptistery. It was also the home of Galileo, Michelangelo, Donatello and many others. It's a fun place for a kid. And to peak their interest in this book,...

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...

Birthed out of a mother's desire to give her children the confidence they need to stand tall and walk proud in their journey through life, this book aims to help boys learn self-acceptance, self-love, and self-worth. It provides inspiration for all boys to be...

"Be still, spend time in nature / Surely happy you will be / Be still, love nature truly / You'll feel love back... you'll see." In this timeless poem, Dalia Jean inspires the reader to be present in nature and to experience the wilderness...

" Still Learning " is a book of poetry, which is a follow up or a continuation of the conversation started in my book " Catch My Angel's Feather. " During the writing of this book I found my self challenged in many ways...

Unique and special is what we all are, But the same we will never be...So let's celebrate you, And let's celebrate me CHILDREN, GATHER AROUND Proud to Be Me is an inspirational book intended to encourage you to love yourself and others just as...

Through the simple rhythm and rhyme of nature poems, our sense of wonder is aroused. Through time spent in the natural world, our reverence for the great Creator blossoms and grows. This poetical journey through the natural and liturgical season of autumn will enable...

Waking to the summer sunshine beaming into your room, inspiring you to jump out of bed and run outside, joining the singing and chirping birds, deeply breathing the fragrant morning air.There is something wonderful about a rainstorm. The joy of snuggling in the covers,...

The beautiful imagery of COLORS OF THE SKY, is sure to delight both parents and children alike with its rich, colorful illustrations and imagery that complements the gentle poetic story, designed to help young children fall peacefully asleep while learning their colors by following...

"You're Two" is the second in a series of 10 books, one for each year for kids aged 1-10. Each book celebrates the child's birthday and new age, along with all that is to be excited for in that coming year. It is a...

Bilingual Poetry Collection (Dutch and English) - poems by Hannie Rouweler, The Netherlands. Hannie Rouweler (Nederland, Goor, 13 juni 1951), dichter en vertaler, woont sinds eind 2012 in Leusden, Nederland. Haar inspiratiebronnen zijn de natuur, liefde, verlies, jeugdherinneringen en reizen. In 1988 debuteerde ze...

Have you ever caught a glimpseOf a creature's sheer delight?I am sure that's what I witnessedOn one evening close to night...This book is a collection of fourteen original poems and illustrations meant to engage and challenge the school-age child, introducing them to themes such...

Join a young boy as he creates a world filled with origami creatures of all shapes and sizes out of an array of brightly colored paper. From roosters waking up and buffalo pawing the tablecloth to cheetahs racing lions and moths that yearn for...

From the familiar roadrunner and common crow to the exotic quetzal and Andean cock-of-the-rock, this unusual aviary of twenty-one colorful creatures soars with feathery frivolity.Author: Douglas FlorianISBN-10: 0152023666ISBN-13: 9780152023669Publisher: Clarion BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 02/28/2000Pages: 47Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.48lbsSize: 9.90h x 9.64w x 0.13dAccelerated Reader:Reading Level: 4.4Point...

There is a legend that describes how, at midnight on Christmas Eve, all creatures are granted the power of speech for one hour. In this rich collection, Lee Bennett Hopkins and a dozen other poets imagine what responses they might offer. The poems represent...

Paired with Stan Fellows's splendid illustrations, Michael J. Rosen's resonant haiku is a gift to anyone who loves horses, nature, or poetry. From field to stable, from rest to riding, poet Michael J. Rosen captures the nature of horses with spare and graceful haiku....

An ALA Pura Belpré Honor Book for Narrative and Illustration.An ALA Notable Book.Born in 1927 in Yuma, Arizona, César Chavez lived the hard-scrabble life of a migrant worker during the Depression. Although his mother wanted him to get an education, César left school after...

Kingdom of Longleaf is a nonfiction children's picture book illustrated with professional photographs. It will introduce young readers to an amazing, beautiful, and fragile ecosystem- one as rich with biodiversity and fascinating species as the rain forest, yet which is practically in their own...

Pssst...reader I've got something to tell you.I'm not just another book of poetry.I'm full of voices you've never heard before.Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be a turtle, a snowflake, or a pile of dirty laundry?All sorts of objects and...

I dream of Angels Yet I live with Demons is a book with poetry for the modern teenager. All teenagers feel the emotions inside this book, but most think they are the only one. After reading it, you will realize that you are not...

Dog lovers and kids anxious about going back to school will be delighted by this photographic Step 2 reader with school-themed poems! From the bus stop to the last bell, the school day is covered. The easy-to-read poems were chosen and adapted from the...

This delightful collection of poems and drawings about dreams is by noted artist Jonathan Meader. In each poem the dreamer is a different animal: a mighty mouse, a brave bear, a winged gopher, an elk - 14 animals in all. Beethoven Bird sings so...

Praise for Dawud Wharnsby's Colours of Islam: "[A] collection of modern poems and songs for Muslim children everywhere . . . combines religious thoughts with contemporary concerns and incorporates universal principles of truth, peace and faith."--Kirkus Reviews"Colours of Islam is yet another educational read...

A Bank Street Best Book of 2019 It's itchy, it's sweaty, it's embarrassing...but most of all, it's fascinating Dr. Joanne Settel has all the answers to our most burning questions in this wacky and informative book of poems about our skin. Have you ever...

Now beautifully redesigned, this Poetry for Young People collection brings us into the world of Emily Dickinson, where even the most ordinary things can turn magical. In addition to a brief biography of Dickinson, more than 35 much-loved poems include "Im nobody, who are...

In the tradition of Shel Silverstein, celebrated picture book poet Douglas Florian offers an honest, touching, and often humorous collection of twenty-three poems about relationships--both good and bad! There are all kinds of friends--good friends, bad friends, old friends, new friends...even imaginary friends! This...

Beautiful full-color illustrations and poems tell the stories of different occupations in ancient Egypt, from the farmer to the pyramid builder, from the goldsmith to the embalmer. Based on the latest historical research, Voices of Ancient Egypt conveys a dramatic sense of everyday life...

This celebratory picture book from Fran Lessac shines a light on beloved nighttime activities under the starry skies of Australia. After nightfall in Australia, families watch movies as bats flit overhead, mysterious orbs of light bounce across the outback, a staircase to the moon...

This simple nonfiction picture book about the beloved American poet William Carlos Williams is also about how being mindful can result in the creation of a great poem like "The Red Wheelbarrow"--which is only sixteen words long. "Look out the window. What do you...

Fifteen poems selected by acclaimed poet and anthologist Lee Bennett Hopkins celebrate all of the grown-ups that children encounter during the course of a school day. Welcome to school, a building of brick "full of soul and heart," eager for students and staff to...

Through the simple rhythm and rhyme of nature poems, our sense of wonder is aroused. Through time spent in the natural world, our reverence for the great Creator blossoms and grows. This poetical journey through the natural and liturgical season of winter will enable...

The Black Arts Movement spanned less than two decades, but left an undeniable mark on American literature and Black America. Considered one of the single most controversial periods in the history of African-American literature, it inspired and reflected the political and social activism of...

Gazing at the stars from five floors up, smelling the bins from five floors below. Overheard arguments, overheard laughter. A disappearing father and a Mermaid-Queen mother; statues that sing for flesh and blood; bullies who kick you under the table; perfect red trainers -...

Coretta Scott King Illustrator Award Honor, American Library Association (ALA) Best Books of the Year, Parenting magazine Choices, Cooperative Children's Book Center (CCBC) Firecracker Alternative Press Award, Firecracker Alternative Book AwardsWhen children are encouraged to celebrate their lives -- their joys, their influences, their...