Poetry - Kids Fiction

Life can be tough in your last year of primary school. Tests to take, preparing for the change to high school. Nate is ready for it all, knowing his best friend PS at his side - they've been inseparable since Nursery.But when they are...

Through haiku, a young boy narrates his family's invigorating hike to the peak of Oregon's South Sister volcano. For centuries, haiku has offered meditation on the grace and majesty of nature. In Climbing the Volcano, old meets new as a young protagonist uses the...

'The sun shone down on the sea one day, where the white and orange clownfish lay.Seahorses swam in their undersea caves, A silent world beneath the waves. Almost invisible white mist appeared, out of the sea and it looked really weird 'Ever wondered how...

A treat for all ages! Discover the keys to gratefulness with Gail, Gift, and Gilbert, the Grateful Giraffes, as they bring to life the simple and powerful magic of expressing gratitude.Author: Macarena Luz BianchiISBN-10: 1954489595ISBN-13: 9781954489592Publisher: Spark Social, Inc.Language: EnglishPublished: 10/04/2022Pages: 26Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.10lbsSize:...

A New York Times bestseller!During the coldest season, when the world feels scary--what do you remember about being warm? Baked potatoes.Trust.A kettle on the stove.Blankets.A smile.And, most of all, the reassurance that you belong.In his powerful and moving poem, featuring illustrations from thirteen extraordinary...

A book for all preschoolers-to-be from the author of Kindergarten, Here I Come Now includes a sheet of stickers From saying goodbye to parents on the very first day of school to watching butterflies hatch in spring, D. J. Steinberg celebrates all the landmark...

THE MARK-ALAN 100-WORD CHILDREN'S RHYMING BOOK SERIES IS SPECTACULAR WORD UP IS VOLUME I OF IV featuring 25 spectacular rhyming stories for children that promote and support reading proficiency, language, and literacy development. These skills prepare children ages 0-9 for 3rd grade reading readiness....

Surround yourself with positive words, actions, people, and energy. Recognize that you deserve the best out of life. Hold yourself accountable and own who you are. Live your life with greatness. Manifest and claim the desires and goals for your life. There is so...

Journey along with a little girl who discovers an angel in her closet as she gets ready for bed and the whimsical questions she asks her. This sweet story is for ages 0 - 8 but can be enjoyed by all who read it....

Llama Llama learns the importance of telling the truth, even if it is hard to say.Author: Anna Dewdney, Reed DuncanISBN-10: 0593352483ISBN-13: 9780593352489Publisher: Viking Books for Young ReadersLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/15/2023Pages: 40Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.15lbsSize: 10.40h x 10.20w x 0.60dAccelerated Reader:Reading Level: 2Point Value: 0.5Interest Level: Lower...

Return to Miss Stretchberry's class with Jack, the reluctant poet, who over the course of a year encounters new and challenging things like metaphors, alliterations, onomatopoeia, and one mean fat black cat The Newbery Medal-winning author of Walk Two Moons, Sharon Creech, introduced Jack...

From the prolific author of The Moon Within comes the heart-wrenchingly beautiful story in verse of a young Latinx girl who learns to hold on to hope and love even in the darkest of places: a family detention center for migrants and refugees.Nine-year-old Betita...

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...

The happy little dolphinSwims the ocean green and blueHis story rhymesSo here you'll findYoung readers, it's for youAuthor: Laura ShentonISBN-10: 1913779416ISBN-13: 9781913779412Publisher: Iridescent Toad PublishingLanguage: EnglishPublished: 04/14/2023Pages: 30Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.18lbsSize: 8.00h x 8.00w x 0.08d

From the bestselling author of Curls, Glow, Bloom, and Ours comes a counting board book about ten friends who add up to something wonderful! One only one but now we are two and now we are three Introduce young ones to the concept of...

From the pen of world-renowned poet, author, and nana, Jane Yolen, come nineteen poems about grandmothers from around the world. This sweet collection features nanas who dream and those that sing crying babies to sleep; nanas who hold hands crossing the street and some...

The March 2023 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,...

Over generations, bedtime stories have been one of the best-known vehicles for handing down virtues to children. These stories were fun and had a message of morality. Tailor and mischievous mouse brings to life one such timeless story. Originally recited in Hindi, the book...

Buckle Pockets is the long-awaited sequel to Buckle Pocket! Filled with even sillier rhymes and bizarrely specific illustrations, Buckle Pockets will lead young readers into a strange world of farmer's market witches, tap dancing prunes, bodybuilding beavers, and so much more. This book is...

On the dawn of a new day, do you hear the birdy's trill? The power of just one voice starts a cacophony which sails through the air and lands smack-dab in the heart of a young girl who delights in the meaningful gift. Author:...

The April 2023 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 the special day with this personalized book designed for your favorite little girl! Enjoy cake, presents, and a fun gift with this lively rhyming book for baby that captures all the giggles and fun little girls bring. This unique keepsake sturdy birthday board...

Over generations, bedtime stories have been one of the best-known vehicles for handing down virtues to children. These stories were fun and had a message of morality. Tailor and mischievous mouse brings to life one such timeless story. Originally recited in Hindi, the book...

A poetic, heartwarming ode to the small, defining moments of a boy's life, by a critically acclaimed debut author and a Caldecott Honoree. For fans of Last Stop on Market Street. Early morning wakeups and homemade pancakes, Raucous bus rides and schoolyard games, Family...

Autumn is in the air: days grow shorter and nights are long. Birds leave, flowers, too. Apples and temperatures fall--then snow! Part poem, part silent stage, this luminous picture book puts autumn on display and captures the spirit of change that stays with us...

A beautiful story in which a mother explains to her child how her grandmother who has passed on loves them and lives on through emotional connection. With rhyming prose and soothing illustration this book will help a parent explain an intangible concept and maintain...

Featuring a new introduction by Caldecott Medalist Jerry Pinkney, this much-beloved classic has been carefully restored for a new generation. One of TIME's 100 Best Children's Books of All Time! My House goes walking every day... and rain makes applesauce. Oh, you're just talking...

This short rhyme provides smooth thought into using your imagination. The colorful illustrations highlight a child's world of the best day, no matter what mother nature bestows.Author: Shamayne NeesleyISBN-10: 1684986559ISBN-13: 9781684986552Publisher: Newman SpringsLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/18/2023Pages: 30Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.27lbsSize: 8.50h x 11.00w x 0.08d

A collection of poetry by one of the greatest Indigenous poets of the Americas about the vanished world of his childhood -- that of the Maya K'iche'. Aquí era el paraíso / Here Was Paradise is a selection of poems written by the great...

Marty finds himself captive in a hot pit because of his own actions. He cries out for a way of escape from the cave--"where the only way out was the way he came in, and a huge dragon guarded that door to the den."...

Marty finds himself captive in a hot pit because of his own actions. He cries out for a way of escape from the cave--"where the only way out was the way he came in, and a huge dragon guarded that door to the den."...

Enter a story filled with rhythm and rhyme, intended to stand the test of time. An important reminder that we are all one of a kind, which is what makes each one of us a rare special find! Young Mal wonders why he's special....

Buckle Pocket is less for children, and more for the people who read to them. On the surface, it's a silly, nonsensical picture book full of tongue-twisters and rhymes, but watch out for Easter eggs and tongue-in-cheek gags that only older readers will appreciate....

This book of poetry for children focuses on the beauty, power and strength of the natural world through its plant life and animal kingdom in general.The ten-question comprehension exercises allow for reflection on what is read, independent thinking and the testing of literary device...

This book of haikus is on topics that children can relate to like going to a swimming pool, chewing bubble gum and playing in sand.The book is full of pictures to colour-in and there are five-question comprehensions to test the children's knowledge and understanding...

What happens when a whacky, whimsical narrator and a handful of real characters get ahold of the Christmas story? Grab your family and find out in this rhythmic, rhyming, singsong, silly version of the Nativity! We imagine a silent night, but the arrival of...

From "Humpty Dumpty" to "Hey Diddle Diddle," introduce little ones to the joy of nursery rhymes with Ingela P. Arrhenius's bright, beautiful artwork and easy-to-lift card flaps revealing a hidden surprise on every page! Featuring 14 favorite rhymes to read together--and a QR code...

A beautiful picture book written in verse, detailing a family's morning hiking trip. Colorful images allow readers to join on the adventure, beginning before dawn and ending with tired eyes on the ride home. Pictures of animals, fishermen, trees, lakes, and other natural beauty...

About the StoryMartian returns to Earthand helps Miguel realize his dreamof being in a children's story.Joy and Miguel are friendswith Henry and Mike;one day after schoolthey all went on a hike.etc.Author: Mike LudwigISBN-10: 1087881382ISBN-13: 9781087881386Publisher: Mike LudwigLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/09/2023Pages: 66Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.95lbsSize: 10.00h x...

'I sit and write poems for minutes not hours, whether sitting in traffic or hiding from showers' typifies the urge to express my poetry and verse, inspired by feeling, thoughts and everyday life. Words from the heart to those that just have me laughing...

Dione Beaty hailed from Dominica, where she spent two-and-a-half decades of her life. She left her home country and began her new life in the United States. She usually spends her time making abstract drawings of trees and tree trunks. Her faith in God...

It really is true that it's always darkest before the dawn; and while our heroine's mother tries to explain to our heroine that brighter days really to lay ahead, our heroine (as usual) doesn't understand exactly what her mother is trying to tell her....

Look to the stars to connect with those you love! A grandmother missing her grandbabies is comforted by a bedtime lullaby found in the night sky. The power of imagination helps the miles melt away in Grandma's Lullaby-an adorable story of a grandmother's love...

Look to the stars to connect with those you love! A grandmother missing her grandbabies is comforted by a bedtime lullaby found in the night sky. The power of imagination helps the miles melt away in Grandma's Lullaby-an adorable story of a grandmother's love...

The twins are excited to play with their family and friends. They also learn the importance of keeping their word and keeping their promises. Mom, Dad, Auntie, Grandma, and Cousin have taught them the importance of doing what you say you will do. The...

A laugh-out-loud imaginative story to teach the effects of tale-telling, Repeat Pete, will have you on the edge of your seat. Petey Pete loves to listen to music through his headphones, but he forgets to take them off when he goes out to play....

The May/June 2023 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 six issues a year,...

A unique bilingual treasury full of charm and humor that includes more than 80 rhymes and lullabies from across the Spanish-speaking world. This delightfully illustrated full-color collection includes beloved lullabies, jump rope songs, riddles, and proverbs collected by award-winning authors and scholars of Latine...

A New York Times Bestseller! An IndieBound Bestseller! A USA Today Bestseller! Emmy Award-winning and New York Times bestselling writer, comedian, and actor Bob Odenkirk and his daughter, illustrator Erin Odenkirk, present poetic nonsense for all ages perfect for fans of Shel Silverstein and...

Written on a napkin and released just months after the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., the song "Say It Loud (I'm Black and I'm Proud)" became an anthem and rallying cry for the civil rights movement, as well as a celebration of...