Poetry - Kids

The tickle of sand on the bottom of bare feet... the taste of salt from a spray of water... the rumble-roar as waves come ashore. These are just a few of the many sensory experiences a day at the beach can bring. S is...

You're never too young to learncome on, let us start!Join us on our journey, A journey through the heart.We'll also visit the lungsThen continue with our ride, back towards the heartbut on the other side.Oh! And on the waywe are sure to meet someonebut...

A poetry collection that explores the spectrum of beautiful shades of brown.When you look in the mirror, what do you see? Tan, sienna, topaz, or tamarind? Poet Malathi Michelle Iyengar sees a whole spectrum of beautiful shades of brown. Swirls of henna decorate ocher...

You and I are alive. We live inside our bodies and express ourselves through our bodies. Many of us can do fun things like eat jam and toast, hike up mountains, dance to our favourite music and see each other's faces. Others of us...

Look up High! Jet planes fly.How? Where? Look up there!The jet plane soars across the sky.Helicopters, gliders, and planes--oh my! Preschoolers never get tired of cool flying machines. Indulge their love for things with wings (and a few without) with bright photographs and jaunty...

Discover the variety of bug-eaters--animal, plant, even human--in this exploration of both poetry and the natural world. Facklam's playful rhymes mixed with Long's vivid illustrations introduce young readers to an array of creatures as they munch on lunch. From a mantis perched and ready...

In this outstanding picture book collection of poems by Newbery Honor-winning poet, Joyce Sidman (Song of the Water Boatman, Dark Emperor and Other Poems of the Night), discover how animals stay alive in the wintertime and learn about their secret lives happening under the...

"Petrie leaves no stone unturned, offering endless prompts that will transform poetry writing for younger readers."- Publishers Weekly======In this follow up to Pet Poems, award-winning Typewriter Rodeo poet Sean Petrie guides kids through a series of interactive lessons to write their own poems about...

In the mid 1800s, Sara Coleridge wrote a beautiful poem relating the months of the year to their weather. Adapted, updated and combined with spectacular images, Paint the Sky - A Year of Weather, helps children develop an appreciation for, and understanding of, the...

Have you heard of No. 2 Construction Battalion?It is never too late to learn about No. 2 Construction Battalion, also known as the Black Battalion. In the First World War, when so many brave young men enlisted to fight, there were many Black men...

"If you re sleepy in the jungle""And you wish to find a pillow, ""Take a friendly word of warning: ""DO NOT USE AN ARMADILLO " Covering everything from centipedes to whales, from swinging on swings to ice-skating in winter, from eating applesauce to celebrating...

Debbie is a high school teacher of students with special needs and has been writing poetry ever since she was a child, but she has never created a book out of any of her work until now. One day her young twins had an...

"But for now, I'll keep you safe in my heart."From the perspective of a young child, Amanda McKinney takes you on a journey through the excitement of finding out that you'll have another little sibling to the emotions of never getting the chance to...

The author of At the Pond and In the Woods takes readers to the most remote regions of our planet in this beautifully illustrated poetic ode to the creatures that inhabit the North and South poles. The stark, cold landscapes of Earth's poles may...

Anne Lingelbach's Birds on a Wire is a book of cinquain poems that honors the entertaining behaviors of backyard songbirds. Also included are tips on how to become a bird watcher!Birds on a Wire is Anne Lingelbach's fifth book. Her previous books include Oomph:...

You and I are alive. We live inside our bodies and express ourselves through our bodies. Many of us can do fun things like eat jam and toast, hike up mountains, dance to our favourite music and see each other's faces. Others of us...

Grandpa's Folk Poems is a collection of poems written over several decades by a grandfather to share with his grandchildren. Most of the poems were penned during quiet reflective times over a cup of coffee or in the evening while relaxing at day's end....

Fourteen poems compiled by award-winning poet and anthologist Lee Bennett Hopkins introduce readers to the various construction people who collaborate to create a high-rise hotel building, from architect to crane operator to glaziers and more. How does an empty lot transform into a new...

For over 100 years, we've been teaching the ABC song to children and English language learners so they can become familiar with the English alphabet using a memorable melody. Now we have THE VOWEL SONG - the fun way for everyone to learn basic,...

An enchanting dance tale for young ballerinas! Chosen as a Kirkus Reviews Best Indie Book of the Year (2022), My Papa My Prince is a book for ALL girls who have danced on the toes of their fathers! Dad will do anything to make...

Morgan, a precocious nine-year old, poetically recounts her first day in fourth grade. She has experienced difficulties in school due to attention deficit disorder (ADD). With the support of family, friends, educators, and a therapist she is overcoming her struggles. The motivation and encouragement...

Book DescriptionFor all kids, Childhood serves as a foundation for life. Andrea Voon's bouncy bilingual rhymes about the happiness of childhood -- picnic, hiking, camping, travelling, sports, recreation and more -- from sunrise to sunset, from a little home to the great big world,...

Sancho was a real, silly billy goat who got into all kinds of trouble. He was banished from the farm after a series of incidents caused him to wear out his welcome. Written as a narrative poem, it includes some Spanish words with a...

A Children's Book Council "Hot Off the Press" Selection for November 2022!We began our alphabet series with the action-packed THINGS WE DO, featuring kid-friendly verbs like CLAP (Joseph Bruchac), DANCE (Nikki Grimes), EAT (Jack Prelutsky), and FLY (Carole Boston Weatherford). The response to "Eat"...

This book is a collection of poetry I have written about my life and what I have thought of these situationsAuthor: McKenzie PetersonISBN-10: 1329057562ISBN-13: 9781329057562Publisher: Lulu.comLanguage: EnglishPublished: 02/24/2023Pages: 32Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.83lbsSize: 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.25d

Author: Arther TraceISBN-10: 0738823406ISBN-13: 9780738823409Publisher: XlibrisLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/20/2000Pages: 108Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.37lbsSize: 8.53h x 5.54w x 0.32d

Step into a world of wonder and delight with this enchanting poetry book, perfect for children and parents alike. Delve into the magic of bedtime reading and singing with your little ones, creating memories that will last a lifetime. With beautiful illustrations by Lauren...

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 summer will enable...

Do you think aliens are real? Jane didn't, but then her dad tells her an incredible story about the universe, and now she wonders if he might be an alien himself Stargazing is your essential travel guide to the Solar System, the Milky Way,...

Poetry comes alive on the basketball court. Feel the rough roundness of the ball. Celebrate the soaring freedom of the dunk. Savor the moment when all eyes focus on the long three-pointer. In dynamic words and pictures, award-winning author Robert Burleigh and Caldecott Honor-artist...

The story of a volcano's eruption, as it's never been told before! A perfect pick for budding volcanologists -- or any child who can't resist a good kaboom! Here's a step-by-step story of a volcanic eruption -- told from the volcano's point of view!...

You're never too young to learncome on, let us start!Join us on our journey, A journey through the heart.We'll also visit the lungsThen continue with our ride, back towards the heart but on the other side.Oh! And on the way we are sure to...

The Enchanting ABC features a collection of magical and whimsical words and illustrations to captivate and enchant your little loves. A range of beautiful illustrations accompany words intended to engage young children and their imagination.This version of the book is not the same quality...

The Queens of STEAM series explores the life and work of women who've made a big impact in a specific area of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math). In this edition, newly independent readers meet Mary Oliver, one of America's most influential and...

I Am A Tree is a wide ranging salute to The Wonderful World of Trees! It includes original color artwork, a poetic tribute to trees and all they do, along with additional chapters all about trees. Written mainly for children, it contains facts and...

Anthology Of New Netherland, Or, Translations From The Early Dutch Poets Of New York: With Memoirs Of Their Lives has been considered by academicians and scholars of great significance and value to literature. This forms a part of the knowledge base for future generations....

This thematic selection of the best of the material produced by the performance poet since the mid-1970s is designed to appeal to a broad range of readers of all ages. Some of the subjects are serious, such as love and death, and some are...

The Pond depicts a real event that occurred in 1958 in Birmingham, Alabama. This beautifully illustrated book is written in rhyming verse.The story is told through the eyes of Billy, a five year old white child, living in the Deep South. Still six years...

Take a trip down the Rhine River in Germany with Photographer John D. Weigand former K-12 teacher and award winning author and poet Penelope Dyan and see some of what they saw on their very special trip. You will be surprised at the castles...

This title provides an introduction to romanticism and the romantic poets.Author: Harold BloomISBN-10: 1604138718ISBN-13: 9781604138719Publisher: Blooms Literary CriticismLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/01/2011Pages: 211Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.05lbsSize: 9.30h x 6.30w x 0.80d

I have never seen so far into anyone's eyes as I saw into yours that day. Ever green, I had expected to find them. stagnant pools long left to lay, still and tepid. Yet, they were filled to astounding depth with colors I had...

No matter who you are, you are God's special child, and the Amazing Grace from up above was inspired to create you out of goodness and love. Children can work together and accomplish great things, overcoming all kinds of obstacles. Because of God's gifts...

Four years old Empress is excited to celebrate her big brother Royal turning six years old. This book will help children learn to be unselfish and to celebrate other people's happiness.Author: Katoria D. Chanyasubkit, Empress Faith ChanyasubkitISBN-10: 8353228955ISBN-13: 9798353228950Publisher: Independently PublishedLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/16/2022Pages: 26Format:...

You Are Divine is a children's book in which original poems, Bible verses, and discussion questions are used as a form of biblical affirmations for children to help solidify their faith and relationship with God. Children learn that they are loved, protected, strong, never...

When Rudyard Kipling wrote the poem "If--" in 1909, he was addressing his 12-year-old son, John, who would die in battle a few short years later during World War I. The famous author's words, encouraging a code of living based on good morals, soon...

The Golden Child's mind runs as wild as her hair, will her uniqueness become her cross to bear?"The Little Girl Lost in Rhyme" by Sabine Ruh House is a moving book filled with lush, poetic text and lyrical illustrations that perfectly encapsulates the importance...

Here comes a unique horse, known to his friends as Wink, with an inspiring true story. Raised to become a racehorse, Wink's future becomes uncertain when as a foal he becomes permanently disabled. Kindness, good training, and a positive outlook helpthis standardbred thrive at...

Grandpa's Folk Poems is a collection of poems written over several decades by a grandfather to share with his grandchildren. Most of the poems were penned during quiet reflective times over a cup of coffee or in the evening while relaxing at day's end....

In this kid-pleasing poetry collection, Dennis Lee delves into the special and imaginative world of children. Young readers will fall in love with Lee's accessible, light-hearted verse, which addresses their concerns and curiosities, from digging holes to foreign lands to searching for the perfect...

"What GOOD is POETRY?" asks the Poet - then somehow the Poet SHOWS us. "A poem comes to you when you need it," she says. (Whether in your own words, or in another's.) Let these poems take you to a panoramic view of life...