Poetry - Kids

"Poetry flutters across the pages of this lovely book. . . . Each poem is witty and thoughtful and enlivens its subject. . . . Every bird seems to come alive." -- School Library Journal (starred review) Take to the sky to explore a...

A celebrated duo reunites for a look at poems through history inspired by objects--earthly and celestial--reflecting the time in which each poet lived. A book-eating moth in the early Middle Ages. A peach blossom during the Renaissance. A haunted palace in the Victorian era....

Illuminated by exquisite photographs of eleven species of birds, a spareand elegantpoem inspires readers to open their wings and soar. Baby robins, open-beaked in their nest. Mallards winging to a new clime. Whether chickadees or cardinals, sparrows or starlings, here are commonly seen birds...

From a team of luminaries comes this collection of truly delightful verse for the littlest listeners. Translated from the original works of beloved Danish poet Halfdan Rasmussen, this delightful collection of poems for young children will enthrall little ones with captivating rhyme, rhythm, humor,...

Character Queen's ABC's is a poetic collection of mantras that help to define character traits for young children. As a parent, educator, or loving adult in a young child's life, one could use this book of affirmations as individual lessons. Select a word for...

Come along on a unique and whimsical safari adventure through the alphabet learning about familiar and unfamiliar animals with mesmerizing alliterative descriptions and brilliantly detailed illustrations. Along the magical journey enjoy spending time on each fascinating illustration playing "I Spy" to find objects that...

A robin cheerfully greets the day at dawn. A horse nibbles grass under the heat of the midday sun. A rabbit stands still, disappearing into the grass at dusk. As evening falls, a frog tells the world that he's the king of the pond....

Poems for Children is a unique book and is illustrated with photography. Poems that children can relate to and easily read. Written in modern language, most children can read the book themselves. Even a second grader can read most of the words. Illustrated with...

Presenting American history through poetry, Lee Bennett Hopkins offers a unique perspective on each part of the American experience. Filled with wit, color, knowledge, and truth, these selections offer rich detail about the lives and events that have shaped our nation. Each poet lends...

No More Homework No More Tests includes the funniest poems about school ever collected in one book. These hilarious poems were written by a number of poets, including Shel Silverstein, Jack Prelutsky, David L. Harrison, Colin McNaughton, Carol Diggory Shields, Kalli Dakos, and Bruce...

This handsome volume contains eight of the most popular of Longfellow's poems, including "The Wreck of the Hesperus," "The Village Blacksmith," "Paul Revere's Ride," and excerpts from "The Song of Hiawatha." This title has been selected as a Common Core Text Exemplar (Grades 6-8,...

Despite advances in technology, one activity is harder than ever: being a teenager. Whether you are a gifted athlete, possess high grades, or are just trying to make it through high school, no teen is immune to the problems and concerns associated with growing...

Did you know that Earth's freshwater and saltwater habitats are teeming with life?Beautiful color photos and lyrical text written by Children's Poet Laureate J. Patrick Lewis transform these nonfiction books into works of art as they introduce readers (Ages 6-7) to the animals that...

A selection of Sandburg's poems made for young people. A Voyager Book. 70 line drawings by James Daughetry.Author: Carl SandburgISBN-10: 0156273268ISBN-13: 9780156273268Publisher: Clarion BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 04/18/1978Pages: 136Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.46lbsSize: 8.53h x 5.53w x 0.38d

Always the Young Strangers, the author's recollections of his childhood and youth in Galesburg, Illinois, is presented in a shortened version for younger readers.Author: Carl SandburgISBN-10: 0152633324ISBN-13: 9780152633325Publisher: Clarion BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/24/1990Pages: 208Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.57lbsSize: 8.02h x 5.04w x 0.62d

What is a family?Who is a family?Either a lot or a few is a family;But whether there's ten or there's two in your family, All of your family plus you is a family There is something for everyone in this celebration of families -...

Lee Bennet Hopkins, noted anthologist and educator, has collected a group of witty and whimsical poems that celebrate the joy of reading. Karla Kuskin, Jack Prelutsky, and Arnold Lobel are just a few of the acclaimed children's book authors whose poems are joined into...

What if your favorite dinosaurs could sing and play like you? Find out in these delightfully dizzy poems Author: Lee Bennett HopkinsISBN-10: 006135841XISBN-13: 9780061358418Publisher: HarperCollinsLanguage: EnglishPublished: 02/22/2011Pages: 48Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.22lbsSize: 8.95h x 6.15w x 0.17dAccelerated Reader:Reading Level: 3.3Point Value: 0.5Interest Level: Lower GradeQuiz #/Name:...

What makes a puppy's day complete?Swimming and then shaking water all over you. Catching "presents" for you and then bringing them inside the house. Rolling in your nice wool sweater. Snuggling in your lap.In their second ode to canine companions, Patricia MacLachlan, Emily MacLachlan...

Award-winning poet Ntozake Shange and artist Rod Brown reimagine the journeys of the brave men and women who made their way to freedom on the Underground Railroad.Fleeing on the Underground Railroad meant walking long distances; swimming across streams; hiding in abandoned shanties, swamps, and...

Unlock the potential for personal growth and joy with this collection of poems that explore the transformative power of the Japanese phrase "Ichigo Ichie," which encapsulates the notion that each moment is unique and should be fully embraced. Through this captivating book of poetry,...

About the BookThis book is filled with fun filled rhymes, Reading them will bring many happy times!The rhymes will study double meaning words, Included will be bats, bugs, flowers and birds.So open the book and begin to read, Discover there are double meaning wordsindeed!About...

Dazzling and vivid, this collection includes twenty-five of William Shakespeare's most beloved poems, each illustrated with stunning, full-color collage artwork.One of history's most prolific playwrights and poets, William Shakespeare is known throughout the globe for such masterpieces as "Shall I compare thee to a...

About the BookThe Witty Ditty Poems is designed to teach and reinforce phonics in the English language in a fun way. Its goal is to improve literacy, one person at a time.English is extremely challenging for both native and non-native speakers. Many readers do...

Experience the epic Battle of Lepanto like never before in this beautifully illustrated edition of G.K. Chesterton's timeless poem. Set sail with the valiant Don John and witness the clash of civilizations in the heart of the Mediterranean. Vividly brought to life in painterly...

Beginning with a single San Diego team in 1996, today Starlings Volleyball Clubs, USA, is the largest Junior Volleyball program in the nation-serving more than 2,000 girls in over 30 cities. Starlings clubs are found in America's inner cities as well as on Navajo...

Poems Every Child Should Know is a collection of classic poems from some of the world's most famous poets including William Shakespeare, John Keats, and Emily Dickinson. The book is designed to introduce young readers to the joys of poetry and provide a lasting...

Students with exceptionalities are often placed in "boxes" based on societal norms. Some students from early in my teaching career, in their singsongy voices, reminded me that they were more than the diagnosis, the huge binders of documentation. They are the best teachers and...

If you're looking for a great introduction to golf for junior golfers, this is it. If you're a parent who loves the game or a coach who trains jr. golfers, this is a great selection.A second grader sets out to teach his little brother,...

Do The Write Thing of DC and Red Sprinkle Fashion Boot Camp engaged Hart Middle School students in a violence prevention program that included poetry writing workshops. The students wrote original poems (in free verse) to promote peace along with peace haikus after studying...

Learn about the lives of some of the most important LGBTQ+ heroes in this unique picture book that combines poetry and biographical information to honor those at the forefront of LGBTQ+ history. Young readers will learn about the lives and legacies of seventeen heroes...

"[A] beautiful work of natural history." -- The Wall Street Journal "Astounding, unusual, and breathtaking dwellings."-- Shelf Awareness (STARRED REVIEW) "Stunning . . . An exceptional exploration." -- Booklist (STARRED REVIEW) A spectacular tour through the dwellings of twenty-seven different animals, from a hermit...

Published originally in 1910, this charming collection of flower poems and full-color illustrations animates the 82 flowers included in the book. From Crocus to Holly, the flowers are ordered in the book as each would appear throughout the year in a garden. Each illustration...

A song sung from a parent to a child as they head out into the world to face adventure, struggle, beauty, and triumph. A wonderful way to remind our children how precious they are, and how are love will follow wherever they go. In...

Han's Christian Andersen said, "Every man's life is a fairy tale, written by God's fingers." And if we begin as empty slates for God to write upon, then this is what must have happened to Hans Christian Andersen Now you can walk where he...

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...

A journey of the heart Little ones and grown-ups alike will delight in the heartwarming messages and radiant illustrations found in The Magic of Love. With each rhyme, travel playfully around the globe to discover how love connects us to all living things and...

美好的童年，是孩子们体验爱的时光；是孩子们建立自信的根基；是孩子们成长路上的正能量......亲爱的小朋友，亲爱的爸爸、妈妈们，让我们一起探索这个世界的美好，让我们一起为孩子打造幸福美满的童年吧！ 童年在哪里？童年......在吃吃喝喝的厨房里；在弹弹唱唱的派对上；在走走逛逛的超市里；在忙忙碌碌的医院里......美好的童年少不了孩子们丰富的想象力；少不了孩子们的欢声笑语...... From the Author* A fantastic bilingual picture book in Chinese and English! *Both languages have their own structure and rhyme. Parents can read the book in the first language, then lead the little one to read the second language. Let's join us...

Dear Reader, I am thrilled to share this anthology "Looking back, moving forward" with you. Inside you will find a collection of exceptional poetry written by primary and secondary students across nine different Education in Motion (EiM) schools around the world. From Beijing to...

"I Luv Me" by Danielle Brown is a captivating poetry book aimed at cultivating self-esteem and confidence in children. It explores essential themes such as the significance of relationships, the power of community, and the appreciation of nature and the environment. These elements profoundly...

From folk art to photography, architecture to painting, sculpture to music, female Cuban artists have long gone unnoticed on a global scale. This poetry collection highlights the lives and legacies of eight Cuban women who have redefined art in their communities.Author: Margarita EngleISBN-10: 1478879610ISBN-13:...

From folk art to photography, architecture to painting, sculpture to music, female Cuban artists have long gone unnoticed on a global scale. This poetry collection highlights the lives and legacies of eight Cuban women who have redefined art in their communities.Author: Margarita EngleISBN-10: 1478879602ISBN-13:...

A Caldecott medalist and a Newbery Honor-winning poet celebrate the beauty and value of spirals.What makes the tiny snail shell so beautiful? Why does that shape occur in nature over and over again--in rushing rivers, in a flower bud, even inside your ear?With simplicity...

"A bug is an insect no matter which kind, but insects aren't bugs very much of the time." That's right! Not all insects are bugs-and arachnids are a whole different matter! From lucky ladybugs to assassin flies to the vanishing monarch butterfly, young readers...

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...

Take a wild ride with poet Sara Holbrook as she guides young writers in performing their poetry with style and pizzazz. With enthusiasm and a touch of irreverence, Ms. Holbrook, a performance poet herself, explains how to use voice, rhythm, attitude, movement, and other...

For fans of Enchanted Air by Margarita Engle and Life in Motion by Misty Copeland, this middle grade memoir in verse with "stellar writing [and] perfect pacing" (Kirkus Reviews, starred review) chronicles a young girl and her family who must start over after losing...

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...

Words have power.They can encourage, challenge, and heal.Positively Haiku introduces positive, healing truths in easy-to-understand language.Helping your child grow into a positive self-image starts now.All you need are three lines and seventeen syllables.Author: Frank ClarkISBN-10: 8891240052ISBN-13: 9798891240056Publisher: Argyle Fox PublishingLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/12/2023Pages: 36Format: HardcoverWeight:...

Words have power.They can encourage, challenge, and heal.Positively Haiku introduces positive, healing truths in easy-to-understand language.Helping your child grow into a positive self-image starts now.All you need are three lines and seventeen syllables.Author: Frank ClarkISBN-10: 8891240060ISBN-13: 9798891240063Publisher: Argyle Fox PublishingLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/12/2023Pages: 36Format: PaperbackWeight:...