Child Poetry

The award-winning poetry of young Mattie Stepanek has touched the lives of hundreds and thousands of people. Mattie writes movingly and courageously about life and death, love and loss, faith and hope, innocence and joy. His struggle with a rare form of muscular dystrophy has given him wisdom and insight, and his life, work, and message have been recognized by appearances on national television shows and profiles in national newspapers.

When Lonnie Collins Motion was seven years old, his life changed forever. Now Lonnie is eleven and his life is about to change again. His teacher, Ms. Marcus, is showing him ways to put his jumbled feelings on paper. And suddenly, Lonnie has a whole new way to tell the world about his life, his friends, his little sister, Lili, and even his foster mom, Miss Edna, who started out crabby but isn’t so bad after all. Award-winning author Jacqueline Woodson’s lyrical voice captures Lonnie’s thoughtful perspectives of the world and his determination to one day put a family together again.

A monster collection of poems by the hugely talented Brian Moses. Brian Moses' greatest hits! This brilliant audiobook is packed with old friends: "What Teachers Wear in Bed", "An Alien Stole My Underpants", "Shopping Trolley", and "Monster Crazy", and introduces us to some wonderful new poems too.

Narrated by author and singer-songwriter Charlotte Anurukem, "Oopsy Whoopsy Daisy" is a fun and memorable rhyming sing-along story, reminding kids aged 2-7 that it's OK to make mistakes! In fact, mistakes can help them learn and grow! Listen to the sound of the water spill, and experience the comical slips, trips and mishaps that children will all be able to relate to. Enjoy the repetition of this memorable rhyme and song, that kids will quickly grab onto; a fun and impactful tool to equip them to build resilience and a positive mindset about mistakes.

הירח בוכה כוכבים, שלומית כהן אסיף

The dala dala rumbles and roars as Musa and Dada drive off to the shore—but the bus stops for multiple detours: “Do you need a ride? It’s hotter than peppers out there in the sun! Come in, there’s room for everyone!” One stop becomes two stops which soon becomes ten, and Musa wonders when it will end: “How can any more people get in? We’re already smushed like sardines in a tin!” But there's always room for one more—if you make the room—which is the heartwarming takeaway from this bouncy, joyous tale in rhyme.

Voices in the Air is a collection of almost one hundred original poems written by the award-winning poet Naomi Shihab Nye in honor of the artists, writers, poets, historical figures, ordinary people, and diverse luminaries from past and present who inspire her and us. Full of words of encouragement, solace, and hope, this collection offers a message of peace and empathy.

Author Daniel L. Walker has written many poems about difficult times he experienced in his life. His debut poetry novel 2015 Mary Ballard Award Nominee titled: God's Rain talks about his personal demons, his marriage to co-author Teirra Walker, and dealing with rumors that his father allegedly molested a family member. Just as life began to look promising he would face tragedy with the untimely passing of his wife Teirra N. Walker.

From schooldays to summer holidays, and from childhood fantasies to nostalgic reminiscences, writers have provided us with a rich seam of children’s poetry over the years.This delightful selection brings over seventy poems together, from such celebrated poets as A.A.

Live On My Child tells the tale of a young soul receiving divine intervention in the midst of contemplating the duration of their life.

This tender collection of first poems invites young listeners into the world of poetry. Featuring twelve original poems by award-winning poet Charles Ghigna (Father Goose), this book is perfect for little ones and their families to enjoy together.

Publicado pela primeira vez em 1964, o livro é um clássico da literatura infantil brasileira. E desde seu lançamento, vem conquistando gerações de ouvintes. A autora convida as crianças a se aproximarem da poesia, brinca com as palavras, explora a sonoridade, o ritmo, as rimas e a musicalidade. Cecília Meireles resgata o universo infantil permeado por perguntas imprevisíveis, monólogos, comparações incomuns, fantasia e imaginação. Ela cria um universo encantador, a partir de recursos que o gênero e a língua lhe proporcionam.

This third book by the team that created the New York Times bestselling How to Read a Book and How to Write a Poem celebrates the magic of listening to the song that echoes inside you, and letting your music ring out.

Who Really Cares: Childhood Poems, by Grammy Award-winning singer and songwriter Janis Ian, includes all poetry from earlier print editions of this early proof of what was to come from one of America's most talented songwriters as well as additional poems rejected by the original publisher as being too "controversial"; a new forward and afterword; and more. Though Ian is a prolific composer and world-famous for her music and performances, this is the musician's only book of poetry.

Share these bilingual performances of 35 selected Spanish/English poems from The Poetry Friday Anthology for Celebrations with students of all ages! This hour-long audio sampler of poems is meant to be used in conjunction with both the Children's Edition and the Teacher/Librarian Edition of The Poetry Friday Anthology for Celebrations, an ILA Notable Books for a Global Society selection.

In a new city, at a new school, 12-year-old Emmy has never felt more out of tune. Things start to look up when she takes her first coding class, unexpectedly connecting with the material - and Abigail, a new friend - through a shared language: music. But when Emmy gets bad news about their computer teacher, and finds out Abigail isn't being entirely honest about their friendship, she feels like her new life is screeching to a halt. Despite these obstacles, Emmy is determined to prove that, for the first time ever, she isn't a wrong note, but a musician in the world's symphony.

Sixth grade is coming to an end, and so is life as Macy McMillan knows it. Soon, her mother will upend their perfect little family, adding a stepfather and six-year-old twin stepsisters. She sends Macy next door to help 86-year-old Iris Gillan, who is getting ready to move into an assisted-living facility. Iris can't pack a single box on her own, and, worse, she doesn't know sign language. Soon, through notes and books and cookies, a bond grows between them, and this friendship, odd and unexpected, may be just what Macy needs to face the changes in her life.

Gamrie Tickle grew up in Aletheia, the city of Bible Truth, in the middle of the dangerous land of Err. The people of Err want to change, assault, and destroy Aletheia and so the people of Aletheia, who trust in the Bible, must learn to defend and fight for truth. Gamrie is one of them. Complicating the matter is that quite often, things go badly for Gamrie Tickle. He's just one of those people to whom interesting and exciting things always happen. If there's a fantastic adventure, terrible mishap, or deadly danger lurking around the corner, Gamrie will walk right into it.

This is the audio program to play at home over Christmas or during the car journey to see relatives. Dylan Thomas, "The Little Match Girl," and "The Nutcracker" are read by Jenny Agutter with accompanying Tchaikovsky's music - this is a must for Christmas. It contains new recordings as well as some of the finest tracks from the Naxos AudioBooks catalogue.

Award-winning author Helen Frost takes us into the breathtaking Alaskan winter landscape in this thrilling adventure with a touch of fantasy. Twelve-year-old Willow - whose heritage is both Athabascan Indian and European - wants nothing more than to mush the sled dogs to her grandparents’ home. After pressing her parents for some time, she is finally allowed to go alone. But when she commits a critical mistake, Willow wonders how she’ll ever make things right again.