Poetry - Kids Fiction

★ "A lovely visual lullaby to soothe youngest readers to sleep."--Publishers Weekly, starred review Rich imagery, gentle rhythm and soothing repetition will lull your little one to sleep as the tulips close for the night, one by one. In this bedtime story written as...

This Caldecott Medal-winning picture book gets children ready for bed with rhythmic text and glowing illustrations that explore the warmth and light that makes us feel at home. "Here is the key to the house." Inside the house are nighttime things both comforting and...

Includes audio reading in Mandarin. Let's go on a hike is a family hiking adventure that features a biracial family. Learn Chinese and appreciate the beauty of nature with this adorable book The interior has large Traditional Chinese characters with Pinyin and English for...

Based on the 1872 Christmas carol "In the Bleak Midwinter" by English poet Christina Rosetti, this stunning, wintry picture book from acclaimed author-illustrator Tomie dePaola will be cherished all through the holiday season. One chilly winter's night, the wind howled over a blanket of...

A celebration of the bond between parent and child, this is the perfect song to share with your little ones. In this sweet and lyrical picture book from the creators of the bestselling Little You, gentle rhythmic text captures the wonder new parents feel...

Raffi's hilarious version of the classic song about strange events that happen down by the bay, where the watermelons grow... Singing supports and encourages even the youngest child's speech and listening skills, which makes Down by the Bay perfect for early learning. In this...

"A symphony soars in rhyming couplets.There are many other introductions-to-the-orchestra titles out there, but few have such charm. Pleasing to the eye and ear." -Kirkus Reviews, STARRED REVIEW "Like a 21st-century update of Lloyd Moss's virtuoso Zin! Zin! Zin! A Violin, this really is...

★ "The childlike approach, appealing art, and relatable worm character...connect story and audience." --The Horn Book, STARRED reviewEvery veggie needs their shut-eye in this bedtime book that celebrates community, the joys of a small garden, and the importance of taking care of ourselves. Illustrated...

Where do poems come from? This beautiful picture book about a young aspiring poet and his grandfather shows that the answer lies all around us--if we take the time to look.After Kiyoshi watches his grandfather, Eto, compose his delicate haiku, he wonders out loud:...

#1 New York Times bestselling illustrator Loren Long presents a fresh, modern take on the classic Christmas poem about a visit from Santa Claus in this gorgeous new edition. An Indie Bestseller! Cozy up with the timeless tale that's been reimagined for the twenty-first...

Follow a young boy's furry friend through the course of a day in an infectiously rhythmic read-aloud for cool cats of any species. Atticus Caticus, ears like a bat-tat-ticus Snap your fingers to the beat as a boy introduces us to his beloved (and...

Selected for the American Library Association's 2019 Rainbow List. A reclamation of the Mexican serenata tradition, follow the story of a young boy who asks his father if there is a song for a boy who loves a boy. Como reapropiaci n de la...

From the New York Times bestselling creators, author Andrea Beaty and illustrator Vashti Harrison, a sweet and playful bedtime and read-aloud picture book that reminds young readers just how loved they are. I love you like yellow. I love you like green. Like flowery...

"Caught between Layers" is a collection of insightful thoughts, verses by an observant poet, whose ideas move across a wide-open field of concerns. It is a life's experience fully exposed to the most intimate moments, within a world of rhyming words in the mind...

One summer, after a long plane ride and a rotten bad year I went to Grandma Jo's. It was my mother's idea. Jett, what you need is a change of scenery. I think she needed a change of scenery, too. One without me. Because...

This is a book about Max making the best out of his day by going surfing Max spends time at the beach catching radical waves, and interacting with the ocean and nature. Surfing is fun and exciting and Max wants to share this great...

"A beautiful welcome and a thank you to the Indigenous child who brings joy into the parents' lives."--School Library Journal In this sweet and lyrical picture book from the creators of the bestselling Little You, gentle rhythmic text captures the wonder new parents feel...

A poetical story about living in harmony with nature. For little observers ages 4 years and up.One day, the sun tells a little poppy that it's time to bud. The little poppy soon learns that everything belongs together. The sun, moon, stars, earth, rain,...

The October 2019 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,...

"The Little Red Book of Wordplay: --with Perspicacious the Cat" by Leland James is a book of words for children. Words, figures of speech in particular, are fun Alliteration, onomatopoeia, hyperbole, idiom ....Why not present these to young people as enjoyment, not as academic...

The 2019 Coretta Scott King Illustrator Award WinnerIn an astonishing unfurling of our universe, Newbery Honor winner Marion Dane Bauer and Caldecott Honor winner Ekua Holmes celebrate the birth of every child. Before the universe was formed, before time and space existed, there was...

A silly and sublime bedtime book from the New York Times bestselling children's book author Colin Meloy. Giggle your way to sweet and silly dreams A simple goodnight routine turns marvelously madcap in this cleverly rhymed picture book. Instead of settling down to sleep,...

"Black Music Is" is a poetic love letter to Black music and history, through the ears of Bebop the cat. The book weaves poetry and pop-surrealist illustration, teaching readers about icons like Big Mama Thornton, BB King, Sister Rosetta Tharpe, Max Roach, Prince and...

A celebration of the bond between parent and child, this is the perfect song to share with your little ones. In this sweet and lyrical picture book from the creators of the bestselling Little You, gentle rhythmic text captures the wonder new parents feel...

Newbery Award honoree Ashley Bryan has hand-selected a dozen of National Book Award winner Nikki Giovanni's poems to illustrate with his inimitable flourish. There is nothing more important to a child than to feel loved, and this gorgeous gathering of poems written by Nikki...

Two siblings journey into the woods in a tender story of branching out and new growth from acclaimed writer Andrea Zimmerman and New York Times bestselling illustrator Jing Jing Tsong.If I were a tree, I know how I'd be.My trunk strong and wide, my...

My Muddy Puddle is a children's rhyming book that follows a child's love of playing in muddy puddles. When the rain dries up, the puddles go away, and there's nothing else she wants to do. Using basic language, repetition, sight words, and beautiful illustrations,...

Families will enjoy reading this sweet story about a parent's ever-growing love for their child in this book with rhyming text and beautiful illustrations. This small, padded board book is the perfect size for little hands and is a wonderful gift for parents and...

Celebrate Passover with a collection of funny and festive poems from the author of the hugely popular Kindergarten, Here I Come! The Seder plate is set and the pantry's filled with matzah -- Passover is here! Author D. J. Steinberg is back with an...

Nineteenth-century poet Walt Whitman employs the language of his day to express a wonder about the world below the sea that is timeless.Author: Walt WhitmanISBN-10: 1568463618ISBN-13: 9781568463612Publisher: Creative EditionsLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/10/2021Pages: 32Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.95lbsSize: 11.10h x 9.20w x 0.40dReview Citation(s): Kirkus Reviews 08/01/2021

A wonderfully illustrated and sumptuous collection of nursery rhymes for all ages, including many favorite rhymes as well as some that will be a delightful discovery. Originally published as The Cat and the Fiddle in 2011, this edition includes a new introduction by Jackie...

The October 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,...

Celebrate Hanukkah with a collection of funny and festive poems from the author of the hugely popular Kindergarten, Here I Come! "A warm and welcoming Hanukkah story."-Kirkus Reviews The candles are lit and the latkes are frying - Hanukkah is here! Welcome in the...

The March 2022 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,...

Have you ever wondered what fairytales teach us about life? About ourselves? About God? The fairy tale inspired poetry within this book will guide you into a magical world of loved classics and self-discovery. This devotional will show how a follower of Christ is...

Introduce brilliant babies to the world around them with Robert Frost's "The Road Not Taken."Little Poet Robert Frost: Two Roads introduces toddlers to Frost's beloved poem, "The Road Not Taken" through Kate Coombs' sweet story, the entire Frost poem spread throughout the book, and...

A poetry collection that both illustrates what mindfulness is and encourages young, growing minds to be present, from poet and educator Georgia Heard, with art by Isabel Roxas. Poets have long observed the world in a mindful way. They point out beauty we might...

A child discovers a parade of animals in this picture book filled with playful humor and rhyme.This simple, funny read-aloud follows a boy's exciting stroll through the countryside. The boy sees a black cat, then a brown horse, then a red cow, and so...

2020 Reprint of the 1924 Edition. Full Illustrated facsimile of the original edition and not reproduced with Optical Recognition Software. "In all likelihood, your mother or father read you these poems and remember their parents reading the same. This collection of poetry by the...

Different jobs require different sets of boots. Some boots we use for work and some for play. Children with clubfeet get their own special boots! My Special Boots is a fun poem to help children with disabilities not be ashamed of their differences and...

Now with a bright new jacket design, this bestselling, highly acclaimed collection of laugh-out-loud poems illustrated by beloved artist Lane Smith is a must-have addition to every child's -- and whimsical grown-up's -- bookshelf! Lauded by critics as a worthy heir to such greats...

**Newly updated 2nd edition featuring Super Bowl LIII highlights.Tommy the Goat is a story loosely based on Tom Brady's ascent to the pros. Tommy grew up in a loving family and always knew he wanted to play football. As he grew up, his classmates...

Come along on an adventurous journey with the world's most beloved bunny, Peter Rabbit, in The Classic Tale of Peter Rabbit and Other Cherished Stories. This beautiful Deluxe Plush Gift Set features illustrations by award winning artist, Charles Santore and includes 4 board books...

It's time for turkey The parade is about to start. The pumpkin pie is in the oven. The whole family is gathered around the table. And everybody wants to pull the wishbone From Children's Poet Laureate Jack Prelutsky comes a scrumptious helping of twelve...

A loving twist on a favorite Christmas tale!"Twas the night before Christmas and all through the house, everyone was quiet... including the mouse!Discover this adorable rendition of a beloved Christmas story, told from bestselling baby and toddler creator Sandra Magsamen. Featuring sweet rhymes and...

Look, find, and learn with Baby Einstein friends Read rhymes and search for hidden things in 7 playful scenes. Then flip to the end of the book for bonus Look and Find challenges. Concepts include letters, shapes, and counting.Author: Pi KidsISBN-10: 1503752801ISBN-13: 9781503752801Publisher: Pi...

Music, silence, mountains, summer. Love is everywhere! This quiet, reassuring anthem reminds children that the world is full of love, kindness, and beauty. All you have to do is stop and look around. From the sunrise to the sunset and the winter to the...

Introduce clever babies to classic poets with Gibbs Smith's new Little Poet series.Avid gardener and poet Emily Dickinson collected 424 pressed flower specimens and wrote nearly 1800 poems in her lifetime, with nature and plants inspiring many of her beloved works. Lines and couplets...

Journey around the world with this poetry collection celebrating delicious international street food The world is a delicious place Come along on an international journey to try a hot pretzel in New York City; saffron tea in Mumbai, India; deep fried scorpions in Beijing,...

Words tumble, leap, and fly in this clever shape poem about a resilient dandelion. The inspiring story of a dandelion that survives against all odds, ingeniously told through shape poems (also called "concrete poems") full of visual surprises. When it rains, letters fall from...