Child Poetry

Eighteen kids, one year of poems, one school set to close. Two yellow bulldozers crouched outside, ready to eat the building in one greedy gulp. But look out, bulldozers. Ms. Hill's fifth-grade class has plans for you. They're going to speak up and work together to save their school.

Written by an outstanding scholar in simple, eloquent language, this wonderfully contemporary retelling will draw youngsters in with superb dialogue, and vivid description. The skillful blending of Shakespeare's own lines with modern language enhances children's involvement and comprehension. There's background on Shakespeare and the play; answers to FAQs such as "Isn't Juliet too young to be married?" and a "Who's Who" of the characters. Young Reader's Shakespeare is a powerful visual and reading experience.

A comprehensive look at the making of the wildly successful Disney Channel film High School Musical, this unofficial guidebook explores the cultural phenomenon and loyal fan base the movie spawned. Providing detailed profiles on the film's cast members - including Zac Efron, Ashley Tisdale, Vanessa Anne Hudgens, and Corbin Bleu - this companion follows the cast around the world as they promote the film.

A book of poems with practical, inspirational, educational, and spiritual tips on how to navigate one's most significant journey of transitioning from a child to a responsible adult.

Play. Experiment. Innovate. Millbrook Press publishes informational titles for grades K–5. These fact-filled nonfiction books draw listeners in with engaging writing, fresh perspectives, unusual points of view, and a good dose of humor.

Moonbeams and Sweet Dreams: Poems and Prayers for Children was written for my grandchildren in Sicily. It was a way to share something of myself during our time apart. I hope these poems bring enjoyment to other children and open them to the understanding of how purposeful prayer can be in their lives.

Read by the author, Jake Hawkey. In But & Though, Jake Hawkey scrutinizes the impact of parental addiction on families, its title a nod to the language of dependency, its circles of prevarication and excuse. Hawkey’s poems chart the loss of a father and the resilient love between siblings, and...

The largest single anthology of Jane Yolen's poetry, containing more than one hundred poems for all occasions. Our Kitchen Smells of mornings, blueberry muffins, hot chocolate, tea. It smells of bacon and of eggs. It smells of family. For the first time, legendary author Jane Yolen gathers the...

A delightful book of owls for children takes young listeners on a journey through a sleeping city and countryside, all from the peaceful perspective of a family of owls flying through the night.

The voice of the soul can be heard through poetry, helping us to look at the world in a new and different way. Sometimes it brings to light details we may never have noticed before. It is a way to express feelings and emotions about a person, image, or event. Images, feelings, ideas; all of these could be described in a myriad of ways using poetry techniques, bringing to life the expressions in an intense, succinct and yet vivid manner.

Paula Dehmel (1862 - 1918) war so kreativ, wie man nur sein kann, und dieser Kreativität ließ sie in ihren Gedichten, Märchen und Geschichten für Kinder freien Lauf! In ihrer Sammlung "Das liebe Nest" präsentiert sie Lieder, kleine Theaterstücke, Reime - ein riesiges Buffet wunderbarer kleiner Pretiosen, die auch heute noch den Einfallsreichtum von Paula Dehmel zeigen.

A must-have for any nursery! This bestselling series adds another charming picture book that imagines creatures all across the animal kingdom as kiddos showing affection to their mamas – making it the perfect purchase for Mother's Day and Valentine's Day or any time of year. This program is...

Written in A.F. Harrold’s fun and accessible style, these silly poems will get young listeners smiling, whether they like poetry or not! With poems about everything from shenanigans at school, to what would happen if hens laid coconuts, Pocket Book of Pocket Poems will keep you giggling. From the Carnegie-nominated author of The Imaginary and The Worlds We Leave Behind, this collection of short and sweet poems, which are all 60 words and under, is the perfect book for all times.

Rachel was a girl who loved science and the sea, books and writing, and all the creatures of the world. Rachel was quiet, a listener by nature. But when she saw problems, she could not remain silent. Some people thought girls shouldn't be scientists or writers. They thought girls shouldn't use their voices to question or challenge, even to protect all the creatures of the world. Luckily Rachel didn't listen to them.

Jeden Tag ist der Morgenkreis in der Krippe und im Kindergarten ein Teil der fest integrierten Routinen. Damit dieses tägliche Ritual für die Kinder nicht langweilig wird, gehört es zu den Aufgaben der Erzieher*innen, immer neue Ideen zu entwickeln. Dies ist oft gar nicht so einfach.Langeweile war gestern! Aber was wäre mit einem gemeinsamen Spiel verpackt in einer Geschichte, in der die Kinder aktiv mitwirken? Oder alle singen gemeinsam und begrüßen so den Tag.

As Earth's only magical kingdom defends against ruthless invaders, a darkening sun now threatens to destroy them all. Each side seeks the magical relic with the power to counter the threat. But disaster is coming, and time is fading faster than sunlight.

В сборник Русская поэзия для детей вошли стихотворения знаменитых русских писателей, которые изучаются в школе по программе для начальных классов.

Arty's unique journey is chronicled as he must quickly navigate the vast differences between the complexities of his new life and responsibilities in "The Office" and life on the home desktop. More than just a pen, Arty is mentored along the way by his childhood guardian and coworker Stan Sharply. As Arty gets orientated to his new role, he experiences so many highs and lows, with Stan there to help Arty navigate it all.

A dirty, skinny, dog shows up in Sam and Katie's neighborhood. They start to follow it, and they don't like what they see: The Wilson sisters yell at it because it goes in their garden and the Tracy twins chase it on their bikes and throw things at it. Sam and Katie want the dog to know they'll be its friends. They think it should have a name. Most of all, they want it to like them. But then they do something thoughtless, and after that, it's hard to make things right, especially because the dog now won't come near them.

En este audiolibro te hemos preparado las mejores historias para escuchar con los pequeños de la casa en la mágica hora del cuento. Tú solo tienes que acompañarlos con un sonoro beso final... para las buenas noches.