Child Poetry

"Forceful and iconic," raved Publishers Weekly in a starred review. This gorgeous book by Newbery Honor winner Patricia C. McKissack and two-time Caldecott Medal-winning husband-and-wife team Leo and Diane Dillon is sure to become a treasured keepsake for African American families. Set in West Africa, this a lyrical story-in-verse is about a young black boy who is kidnapped and sold into slavery, and his father who is left behind to mourn the loss of his son.

When Sugarlump the rocking horse longs to see the world, a magical unicorn with a silver horn and sparkling blue eyes grants his wish and turns him into a real horse. But after trotting around the farm, galloping around a racetrack and even dancing at the circus, Sugarlump learns to be careful what he wishes for. Luckily the unicorn has one more wish to grant....

Las canciones y poemas infantiles tradicionales sobre el desierto que son fáciles de recordar harán que los niños canten acerca de los cactus, los camellos y más, mientras aprenden acerca del hábitat del desierto, su flora y fauna. La rata canguro (tarkawara) salta sobre la arena del desierto en lugar del kookaburra sentado en el árbol del chicle. Y las teteras no son las únicas cosas que son pequeñas y corpulentas - mira nada más los colmillos y al hocico del jabalí.

Take a journey to a whimsical land, Where horses gallop and dreams expand. In this poetry book, you'll discover a tale, With rhymes just as playful, without fail. Meet Charlie the horse, a curious one, His adventures, oh boy, they've just begun! From trotting through meadows with flowers so bright, To soaring through skies on a moonlit night. In rhythmic verses and colorful lines, The horses will dance and leave you in binds. From heartfelt odes to joyful prances, You'll giggle and chuckle in delightful trances. So saddle up, dear reader, and open this book, Discover the wonders a horse can...

The breathtakingly beautiful story of one little girl and her five paper dolls. A string of paper dolls go on a fantastical adventure through the house and out into the garden. They soon escape the clutches of the toy dinosaur and the snapping jaws of the oven-glove crocodile, but then a very real pair of scissors threatens. A stunning, rhythmical story of childhood, memory and the power of imagination from the author of The Gruffalo.

BULLIES NEED LOVE TOO, will enlighten children on the different intimidation tactics used by bullies. They come in all shapes, sizes, and colors, ironically these are the very things that “they,” find fault in everyone else. Oh, she can even be a girl too. Yes, bullies can be girls. This poetry book addresses the views from the bully’s perspective, and will help aid children who are victimized to have a better understanding that they are not the problem; bullies have unresolved issues projected and targeted at their victims.

THE BEST NEST ******************** At night when Mom said to take a bath, And wash his hair with shampoo. He’d only wet his hair with water, And his mother never knew.

El cazador ************** Un día caluroso de verano, frente al ventilador Estaba el gato blanco sudando por el fuerte calor De pronto, fuera de la ventana se quedó espiando A una pequeña ave que afuera estaba trinando Desde la espalda al frente, el gato se pudo estirar Y pensó: “¡Que buen día este para salir y cazar!”

In a land where big and small dinosaurs roam, There's a delightful poetry book to call your own. With rhymes and verses, so clever and neat, This literary adventure is quite a treat! Through pages filled with colorful words and sights, Meet T-Rex, Stegosaurus, and Pterodactyl in flight. From silly tales of dino mischief and fun, To lessons of friendship when the day is done. Immerse yourself in a world that's prehistoric, Where rhymes flow smooth and rhythms historic. With vibrant illustrations that leap off the page, This poetry book will surely engage! So grab a copy, let your imagination...

Playing outside one chilly autumn day, Pippa is surrounded by the sights and sounds of nature. The great trees, robins, and icy winds—depicted in charming lyrical prose—all witness to God's majesty. Moved by the beauty around her, Pippa lifts her voice, adding her own song to the chorus. Combining beauty and rhythm, this story makes a great gift or church resource. In a special note at the end of the book, Getty shares some of her favorite psalms, along with prompts that will inspire kids to worship the Lord.

The North Wind and the Sun ******************************* " One day in late spring with the sun shining strong She announced to the North Wind, “You do not belong!” “It’s time you must leave, so things can get hot.” But the North Wind said simply, “Oh, no, I will not.” ********** About Aesop’s Fables ****** Who was Aesop, and why are his fables famous all over the world? In fact, very little is known about this mysterious Ancient Greek figure. He is thought to have been a slave originally from Africa, but even that isn’t known for certain. But his stories, with their ...

George wished he wasn't the scruffiest giant in town. So when he sees a new shop selling giant-size clothes, he decides it's time for a new look: smart trousers, smart shirt, stripy tie, shiny shoes. Now he's the smartest giant in town...until he bumps into some animals who desperately need his help - and his clothes! Perfect for listening to at home, in the car, at bedtime - or any time at all!

Selected and accompanied by commentary from best-selling author and literature professor Joseph Pearce, this exciting collection of verse contains classic poems that every child should know to begin a poetic ascent towards God.

This is a collection of seven children's poems of varying lengths. It comprises about 4,201 words. There are two poems about dragons; one about a fun imaginary friend; one about strange and unique creatures on a small island; one about dealing with fear of the dark; one about dealing with anger issues; one about dealing with small injuries; and a fun little limerick for adults my age. I hope you and your family enjoy them.

Lula Viramontes aches to one day become someone whom no one can ignore: a daring ringleader in a Mexican traveling circus. But between working the grape harvest in Delano, California, with her older siblings under dangerous conditions; taking care of her younger siblings and Mamá, who has mysteriously fallen ill; and doing everything she can to avoid Papá’s volatile temper, it’s hard to hold on to those dreams.

Charlie Cook is reading a book about a pirate captain, who is reading a book about Goldilocks, who is reading about a knight, who is reading about a frog.... From kings and queens to aliens and ghosts, there's something for everyone in Charlie's amazing book of adventure! Perfect for listening to at home, in the car, at bedtime - or any time at all!

From the vast and colorful imagination of Mary Engelbreit springs a Mother Goose world bursting with warmth and humor. All the favorite time-honored characters are here: Little Bo-Peep, Humpty Dumpty, Old King Cole, Jack and Jill, and many, many more, along with such treats as a mouse running up the clock, piggies going to market, and children dancing round the mulberry bush.

Rhyming text showcases the epic trip taken by the monarch butterflies. At the end of each summer, these international travelers leave Canada to fly south to Mexico for the winter - and now listeners can come along for the ride! Over mountains capped with snow, to the deserts down below. Children will be delighted to share in the fascinating journey of the monarchs and be introduced to the people and places they pass before they finally arrive in the forests that their ancestors called home.

This is a collection of short stories which include autobiographies of the author, fictional stories surrounding events in U.S. History, songs and poems, tall tales, and holiday stories. This treasury of short stories is good for children and adults alike. This treasury book is the author's very first book ever published on Kindle Direct Publishing.

From international poetry sensation Nikita Gill comes her highly anticipated YA debut These Are the Words: an empowering, feminist and beautiful poetry collection exploring all the things Nikita wished someone had told her when she was younger. Taking you on a journey through the seasons of the soul, Nikita gives you the words to help heal from your first breakup, to celebrate finding your family, to understand first love, to express your anger and your joy, to fight for what you believe in and to help you break some rules to be your truest self.