Poetry - Kids

Discover the power of poetry in this simple, modern introduction to Indigenous poet Alexander Posey, featuring an ode to autumn and the changing seasons Autumn depicts a dreamy fall day full of jaybird songs and scarlet leaves dancing through the air. In this poem,...

With themes of family, love, kindness, empathy, grief, growing up, and resilience, these one hundred never-before-published poems by the beloved poet, speaker, and teacher Naomi Shihab Nye will resonate with a wide audience.National Book Award Finalist and former Young People's Poet Laureate Naomi Shihab...

Discover the hidden world of the meadow in this unique combination of poetry riddles and science wisdom. Beginning with the rising sun and ending with twilight, this book takes us on a tour through the fields, encouraging us to watch for a nest of...

Book DescriptionHow do you make a family day FUN?Outing, hiking, camping, traveling, playing in the playground... From sunrise to sunset, from a little home to the great big world...Every Day Is a FUN Day with a sweet and lovely family.小孩子最喜歡的家庭日活動是乜嘢？野餐踏青、登山遠足、野外露營、旅游度假、玩轉游樂園......從日出至日落，從小小的家到大大的世界......小小的幸福 是有家人在身邊，齊玩樂、齊歡笑。From the Back Cover*...

This kid-size photo book covers locations, peoples, landmarks, and icons from across Alaska. Kids like the See-My-State Series because they are written by kids. Educators and parents value them because they make it fun for kids to learn about their state and are an...

"Rhyming poetry celebrates the pickling process and all things pickled, including cucumbers, cabbage, peppers, and more. The art tells the story of a diverse neighborhood that comes together to share family recipes and pickle poetry. Back matter includes a recipe, scientific information, and a...

Strawberry Ceilings is a collection of poetry and short prose about first love, heartbreak, forgiveness, change, grief and letting go. It serves as a reminder that there's a light at the end of the tunnel. For those who've loved before. The book of loveComes...

What's your favorite season? Follow Ki-ki, Owen, Lily, and Kevin through the year as they explore the four seasons. Cheerful haiku accompany season-related questions and answers about weather, the natural world, and the human body. Find out why we have seasons and how they...

This book is an inspirational journal created for children with dyslexia by Karlayna Platt. Diagnosed at a young age, Karlayna understands the challenges and frustrations that children face with dyslexia. She wants children to know that they are n to alone and help them...

Emotions are complex and difficult to put into words. That's why this book uses playful poetry and descriptive imagery to help young readers not only identify their feelings, but name them in descriptive terms. Author Paige DeLozier combines social emotional skill building with content...

The Four Falling Seasons is a fun-filled whimsical book about the 4 seasons It uses words and pictures to take children on a trip through the changing weather and all of the great things that each season represents Kayvonna Tolbert-Stigall was inspired to write...

Our Lady Gaia cares for all of the trees, the flowers, the four-legged creatures, the creepy crawlers, the underground dwellers, the swimmers and the flyers in the world. She is their food and their home. She is the air they breathe, the rock they...

Auntie's Little Girl is a poem that I wrote for my niece, Brynley, in August 2019. I don't get to see her very often because my brother lives in Fargo and I live in Minot, North Dakota. This poem is my way of letting...

"The Downfall of the Dinosaurs" is a fun children's poem about dinosaurs that were so intent on boasting and bickering about their various strengths that they failed to notice a looming threat to their existence--a giant asteroid. Only the cleverest creature would survive.Author: Amelia...

This clever collection of poems offers a word for each of the twenty-six letters-- E for elevator, I for igloo, S for science--followed by a brief, playful definition. The subject of the poems are wide-ranging, and young readers will enjoy discovering the word or...

This delightful book provides a collection of short, easy-to-memorize poems for young children. A great resource for parents, teachers, and anyone who wants to introduce poetry to young children.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the...

Boost your child's growing vocabulary with 75 hilariously illustrated poems from Colette Hiller, author of the critically acclaimed kids' poetry book The B on Your Thumb. Each poem in this funny, funky book teaches a specific important word, as well as its meaning and...

Ideal for sharing, this Caldecott Medal-winning beloved classic presents an illustrated prayer full of the intimate gentleness for familiar things, the love of friends and family, and the kindly protection of God. Bless this milk and bless this bread Bless this soft and waiting...

Teenage girls tell their own stories -- in compelling poetry and prose paired with 42 striking photographs. The voices in this collection have so much to question, so much to grieve. They have so much to celebrate, so much to rage against. They're ready...

Do you wonder, when you see the Moon, at dusk, or dawn, or midday noon, just why her face is curved, or round, or why she sometimes can't be found? Why does the Moon seem to change shape from night to night? What's really...

Spring has sprung and it's time to open up the windows and get outside!What's a Season? SPRING takes a fun look at just some of the wonderful things our kids experience during this time of the year! "...The birds and the bees and the...

Re-illustrated and re-designed, OUR CALIFORNIA (previously CALIFORNIA, HERE WE COME ) is a lively tour of award-winning author Pam Mu oz Ryan's home state. Spirited poems celebrate California's major cities and regions. Backmatter includes state symbols and additional information about each place. Bold paintings...

In honor of our ancestors' sacrifices. Their struggle, survival, hope, and resilience can be fully appreciated in the peace and opportunity of our children. This book was written to recognize those who hoped themselves into futures beyond themselves. To be enjoyed by parents, grandparents,...

A lyrical read-aloud filled with vibrant illustrations that follows a group of children as they explore their relationship with the natural world--from insects to dandelions to playing in the mud. This picture book based on a popular poem is a joyful celebration of the...

Have you ever wondered what happens to a tree after it dies?Embark on a journey through the Woodland of Wonders 'Legacy of a Tree, ' where captivating poetry and stunning illustrations intertwine to create an immersive experience. Delight in the exploration of nature's interconnectedness...

Poetic text and ethereal illustrations combine with science facts about wind in this delightful informational picture book. "You can feel wind ... but you can't see it. What is wind?" This exploration of different types of wind pairs lyrical descriptions of wind types with...

As seen from the imagination of a child in Grade 2. A colourful and fun children's book of poems and illustrations of holidays, seasons and events throughout the year. An easy read for young children.Author: Mitchell Robert MarascoISBN-10: 0228895839ISBN-13: 9780228895831Publisher: Tellwell TalentLanguage: EnglishPublished: 11/30/2023Pages:...

Animals and Adaptations The world is full of animals of all shapes and sizes. Their interesting features are packed full of surprises. They come fit with adaptations that help them to survive. Nature has a way of helping creatures stay alive. Whether mammal, amphibian,...

The book Four Sisters was inspired by conversations with a Muslim lady (Fatima) with whom I workout at a local gym in Lincoln, Nebraska. Fatima, being very friendly, shared stories about her family. The book is about Fatima and her other three sisters as...

The book Four Sisters was inspired by conversations with a Muslim lady (Fatima) with whom I workout at a local gym in Lincoln, Nebraska. Fatima, being very friendly, shared stories about her family. The book is about Fatima and her other three sisters as...

My dog likes to disco on TikTok for fun. He'd rather start dancing than go for a run... Former Children's Poet Laureate Kenn Nesbitt, possibly the funniest poet ever to wield a pen, is back with more of the impossible poems, outrageous rhymes, and...

The Cute and Crazy World of ABC's - ABC reading Book for Kids Ages 3-6If you are you searching for a fun and educational activity book for kids, then look no further than this cute and engaging ABC book! Children will love the detailed...

"When (fill in the blank) is Sick: a child's guide to learning that someone they love has cancer" is a poetic children's book that helps children walk through the difficulties of a cancer diagnosis of someone they love. Throughout the book, the reader gets...

How does a fawn learn to stay safe?'Survival of a Fawn' is a heartwarming story about a young deer and his brave journey of growing up in the woodland. The fawn watches his mother with great intent. He learns important life-saving skills that will...

A one-of-a-kind STEM gem! Join fellow science lovers in this creative non-fiction, poetical exploration surrounding the history, and little known origins, of the ice age and the La Brea Tar Pits--including what scientists are learning about climate change.For tens of thousands of years, animals...

This collection of poetry is perfect for introducing young readers to the works of Alfred Lord Tennyson, one of the most beloved poets of the 19th century. With a selection of his most popular and enduring poetry, including 'The Lady of Shalott' and 'The...

"The cute storyline, the diverse cast, and the scrapbooking pages make this book a perfect gift for your graduate!" -Reedsy Discovery"It is uplifting and entertaining and will inspire young readers to celebrate their accomplishments and value the support of those around them. [...] It...

Walt Whitman is celebrated as an iconic American poet, but few know of the crucial and heroic role he played tending to the wounded and dying in Civil War hospitals. This nonfiction picture book highlights Whitman's compassion and teaches an important lesson about empathy,...

How did a New York printer become one of the most influential poets of all time? Find out in this addition to the Who HQ library! Walt Whitman was a printer, journalist, editor, and schoolteacher. But today, he's recognized as one of America's founding...

Vibrantly illustrated poetic affirmation of the presence and goodness of Jesus Christ A moving rhyming narrative that uniquely celebrates our Lord and Savior with beautiful imagery that uplifts our spirits and reaffirms our faith.Beyond The Clouds reveals the provision, love, and wisdom of our...

Vibrantly illustrated poetic affirmation of the presence and goodness of Jesus Christ A moving rhyming narrative that uniquely celebrates our Lord and Savior with beautiful imagery that uplifts our spirits and reaffirms our faith.Beyond The Clouds reveals the provision, love, and wisdom of our...

This book provides parents with an opportunity to discuss drugs with children aged five to twelve years old.Author: Lynn FieldISBN-10: 1984501119ISBN-13: 9781984501110Publisher: Xlibris AuLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/30/2018Pages: 24Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.18lbsSize: 8.50h x 8.50w x 0.06d

A patterned parade of striped animals leaps to life! What kinds of animals have stripes, and why do they have them? To scare predators, hide more easily, or warn enemies to stay away? In this bilingual English-Spanish picture book, award-winning author-illustrator Susan Stockdale explores...

This is a style of reminiscing love with all the joys and pains that happens .But love has so many journeys and stories of happy endings, heartbreaking tales, and endless opportunity of bonds for eternity.Author: Holly DowningISBN-10: 1481730606ISBN-13: 9781481730600Publisher: AuthorhouseLanguage: EnglishPublished: 04/03/2013Pages: 52Format: PaperbackWeight:...

'Can You Find A Four Leaf Clover' explores the touching true relationship between a child and grandfather. A simple game of searching for four-leafed clovers becomes the strength he needs to face the toughest of challenges; including one he never expected to come so...

This delightful collection of poems and drawings about dreams is by noted artist Jonathan Meader. In each poem the dreamer is a different animal: a mighty mouse, a brave bear, a winged gopher, an elk - 14 animals in all. Beethoven Bird sings so...

Mother Goose gets a makeover in this vibrant new collection of childhood classics. This innovative Mother Goose collection combines family favorites with less well-known rhymes in a bright, new package. Here Little Miss Muffet and her tuffet meet Gregory Griggs and his twenty-seven wigs,...

The Northland beckonsBreathe, paddle, wander, observeMuch will be revealedJourney to the beautiful Boundary Waters of Minnesota and Canada. This sweet collection of haiku poetry allows readers to explore nature and meet the animals who call this treasured wilderness home.About the Author: Sandra Hisakuni is...

So many young children face anxiety and fear at bedtime. Children can learn how to position their imaginative mind at bedtime to think of happy things. Sharing this beautifully illustrated poem before bed or at any time of the day will help them learn...

"With its new content, this poetry collection now offers layers of meaning both literary and practical, making it a strong resource for teachers of creative writing, school libraries, and anyone interested in exploring identity and belonging." -KirkusIn A Suitcase of Seaweed, an NYPL Best...