Child Poetry

Limelight is a unique collection of slam poetry paired with inspirational writing techniques. With over 30 original poems in different forms, Raphael's work tackles current social concerns for his generation, such as sustainability and social equality, all while amplifying his uplifting message of hope. Solli’s book also contains 5 chapters on how to write and read poetry, how to manage stage fright and writer’s block, and encouraging tips on how we can all make tomorrow better than today.

El fuego también purifica. La ausencia llena de luz la oscuridad de los recuerdos. Esa flama que ilumina el insomnio cuando ardo en silencio bajo la sábana.

Wait...Who Got Goosed? is a contemporary, remixed version of Mother Goose's memorable fables about our human foibles. As in the original rhymes, modern day characters' struggles with questionable judgment result in predictable, and sometimes messy, outcomes. Just what is it that causes us to ignore cautionary tales of old and continue the cycle of having to learn (or not learn) from our own mistakes?

Wherever your home is, it’s probably not as tough as Gary, Indiana. Gary has been called a lot of things. The Armpit of Chicago. The Land of Robbing Hoods. Hell. For the children of Gary, living often boils down to surviving. Maybe these kids get caught up in games of gin rummy. Maybe they spin tops as a way to scratch something fun out of their desperation. Maybe they stand by helplessly as their tenement buildings go up in flames. Or maybe they get held up at gunpoint by somebody who wants more money than he could steal from his church collection box.

Here is a collection of 41 favorite classic children's poems by some of our best loved writers, including Edward Lear, Lewis Carroll, Robert Browning, Rudyard Kipling, and others.

A selection of poems of various lengths and styles, exploring a variety of themes and subjects. Topics explored in the poems that make up this collection include - but are not limited to - animals and nature, writing and creativity, death and grief, as well as the COVID-19 pandemic.

Sensing Summer is a children's book about the five senses while discovering the beautiful summer season.

"You have nothing to fear, but fear itself."What happened to us? What did they do to US during the Cold War? Who were we before? Pioneers! Look at us now: Full of Fear. Is that who we want to be? We are children of the Cold War.Is that how we want to stay?

In "Christmas Eve", a family prepares for some special visitors. "Surfin' Santa" is a poem set in the lovely island of Hawaii. "Christmas Means" is about the true meaning of the holiday spirit. And, in "Santa's Secret"...well, the Jolly Ole Elf is a little grumpy. Find out why!

James Krüss ist ein Phänomen! Fast jeder kennt die Schnaps trinkenden Möpse oder den gereimten Löwen. Krüss’ Poesie zeichnet sich durch lautmalerische Leichtigkeit, feinen Humor und unbändige Fantasie aus. In seinem Leierkasten sind Gedichte zum Lachen und Schmunzeln, Mitreimen und Genießen versammelt – ein zeitloser Klassiker für Jung und Alt, den Wolfgang Völz und Ilse Werner mit Herz und Humor zum Klingen bringen.

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.

Finally, Amira is 12. Old enough to wear a toob, old enough for new responsibilities. And maybe old enough to go to school in Nyala - Amira's one true dream. But life in her peaceful Sudanese village is shattered when the Janjaweed arrive. The terrifying attackers ravage the town and unleash unspeakable horrors. After she loses nearly everything, Amira needs to dig deep within herself to find the strength to make the long journey - on foot - to safety at a refugee camp.

The co-author of Watch Us Rise pens a novel in verse about all the good and bad that comes with middle school, growing up girl, and the strength of family that gets you through it. Beatrice Miller may have a granny’s name (her granny's, to be more specific), but she adores her Mamaw and her mom, who give her every bit of wisdom and love they have. But the summer before seventh grade, Bea wants more than she has, aches for what she can't have, and wonders what the future will bring.

Settle down for Easter with a collection of magical animal stories that will transport your little one to the world of imagination.

«12 сов» - книга СОВместных трудов Андрея Усачева и Галины Дядиной. Это шестая книга, созданная в их соавторстве, или как они сами говорят – СОВавторстве. У каждой совы есть прелестное имя и уникальная история, которая не оставит равнодушными не только детей, но и взрослых!

From the beloved author of "Winnie The Pooh" comes a delightful collection of poems told from the perspective of a child around the age of six. From the friendly adventures of Christopher Robin and Pooh to the curiosity of Elizabeth Ann, this book explores a variety of themes, including but not limited to The bittersweetness brought about by the holiday season, identity exploration, and the joys of friendship.

Сборник стихотворений Маши Рупасовой для мам и малышей! Маша Рупасова — один из самых любимых читателями современных детских поэтов, автор более двадцати книг для детей и пяти аудиоспектаклей. Ее стихотворения для детей пронзительные, смешные, яркие. "Едет мамин человечек" — сборник, полный любви и нежности, посвящённый самым маленьким детям, которые только-только пришли в этот мир. И, конечно, их мамам. Эта детская книга — отличный подарок любому ребёнку и его маме. Он покажет, какой удивительной может быть жизнь, развеселит и напомнит о материнской любви и силе.

With US Poet Laureate Joy Harjo’s transcendent verse, For a Girl Becoming acts as a blessing and a harbinger for a young girl’s life—and reminds those of us who still stand at the door of becoming that it is our relationships with nature and with each other that carry us through it.

Her son is left behind in a store by her husband. Again, and again. What is Heidi Esther gonna do to fix her husband this time? She desperately tries to go back to the bliss of ignorance in her perfect suburban marriage. But, with a new bestie, her pastor, and an unexpected coworker at her side, she comes face-to-face with what she’s left behind. And what she discovers about herself and her life leave her awake, breathless, surrounded by Kleenex, and learning from trees.

They call him Güero because of his red hair, pale skin, and freckles. Sometimes people only go off of what they see. Like the Mexican boxer Canelo Álvarez, 12-year-old Güero is puro mexicano. He feels at home on both sides of the river, speaking Spanish or English. Güero faces the start of seventh grade with heart and smarts, his family’s traditions, and his trusty accordion. And when life gets tough for this Mexican American border kid, he knows what to do: He writes poetry.