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The playful poems in this collection teach children ages seven and under about Canadian animals in their natural habitats. A beaver, a bear, and a mole are but a few of the wild critters depicted in clever verse. Each vignette describes a different animal’s lifestyle, eating habits, and unique traits using fun diction and catchy rhymes. As young listeners will discover, this book is educational and entertaining in equal measure!

An insightful novel in verse about the joys and struggles of a Chicana girl who is a warrior for her name, her history, and her right to choose what she celebrates in life. Celina and her family are bilingual and follow both Mexican and American traditions. Celina revels in her Mexican heritage...

As the first rumblings of the pandemic sound around Garvey, he hardly notices. Caught up with his friends, school, chorus, and his newfound relationship with his father, he doesn't imagine that the new disease adults are talking about could touch him. But it will. When everything changes, when fear moves in, and when all seems dark, Garvey feels helpless. Yet one voice—Garvey's voice—can be a powerful spark in the dark …

A Jewish boy’s bravery and kindness are tested after an antisemitic attack on his middle school in this rousing novel in verse. Ever since twelve-year-old Josh Kline found an antisemitic note in his family’s mailbox in third grade, he has felt uncomfortable about his Jewish identity. At a...

So many of our little Black kids and kids of color are struggling as they attempt to navigate a world where they feel inferior, inadequate, and not enough because of the color of their skin. Who Am I? Words of Affirmation for Children of Color attempts to affirm our children and remind them that they ARE enough, empowering them to do anything they can conceive in their minds.

A diagnosis of dyslexia could change everything for an aspiring fifth-grade gymnast struggling at school in this authentic, high-energy novel in verse. The gym is where Claire shines and she’s on her way to qualifying for the state championships. But at school, she’s known as a...

This audiobook features music and special effects. Listen along and enjoy the fun that is I Love My Mommy. From the Emmy-nominated, award-winning bilingual preschool series Canticos, comes I Love My Mommy, an audiobook with uplifting rhymes, perfect for Mother's Day, Valentine's Day or any...

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.

Whichever Way the Wind Blows is an eclectic collection of poems to be enjoyed by the young and the young at heart. Haiku, an ancient Japanese form of poetry, is also included. While the poems embrace both fictional and non-fictional situations, along with the laughter there are a few lessons to be learned.

I Am Mighty Me is a book that parents and children will love listening to again and again. This sweet rhyming story empowers children to be their best and lets them know that they are in control of their own thoughts and feelings and that they can use their powers for good!

This is Edward Lear's Nonsense Alphabet, book 1 of 7. The book is written by the author, Edward Lear, with catchy rhymes for the enjoyment of all children aged 2 to 102. Edward Lear (1812–1888) was an English artist, illustrator, musician, author, and poet, who is known mostly for his literary nonsense in poetry and prose and especially his limericks, a form he popularized. As an author, he is known principally for his popular nonsense collections of poems, songs, short stories, botanical drawings, recipes, and alphabets.

The Man in the Moon & Other Tales to Treasure is a collection of short rhyming stories about everyday childhood life. This book covers a range of memorable experiences, such as visits from the tooth-fairy, the fun of using your imagination, the story about the man in the moon, and the hair-raising fright of being chased by a bee.

#1 NYT Bestseller! Parents and children both have big dreams—about their life and the wonders the future holds. I’m So Glad You Were Born celebrates those dreams as well as the wonder of everyday experiences like sweet and special snuggles and cuddles, fun times and learning times too! New...

This stunning debut and wholly original queer middle grade novel-in-verse retelling of Orpheus and Eurydice adds a new chorus to the songs of great love, perfect for fans of Other Words for Home and Ivy Aberdeen’s Letter to the World. Love at first sight isn’t a myth. For seventh graders...

“A Child’s Garden of Verses” includes 15 sweet rhyming poems paired with beautiful music. Included are “At the Seaside,” “Autumn Fires,” “The Swing,” “The Land of Nod,” and more! A perfect way to encourage early literacy skills, the rhyming verses will soon become a family favorite.

Young children will enjoy listening to, and then singing the same story! The Listen & Sing-Along Classic Favorites Collection features “The Wheels On The Bus,” “Old MacDonald Had A Farm,” “Down By The Bay,” and “B-I-N-G-O.” Little ones will laugh as the wheels on the bus go ‘round and ‘round as it travels through the town, and then “moo” and “oink” as they sing “e-i-e-i-o” in the classic song “Old MacDonald Had A Farm.” Can you imagine seeing a frog walking a dog down by the bay?

A collection of six stories from the world of Rachel Bright & Jim Field. Meet a brave lion, two squabbling squirrels, a wandering whale and many more incredible animal characters in these best-loved rhyming tales.

This audiobook features music and special effects. Listen along and enjoy the fun that is Te quiero, mamá. From Susie Jaramillo and the Emmy-nominated, award-winning bilingual preschool series Canticos, comes I Love My Mommy, an audiobook with uplifting rhymes, perfect for Mother's Day...

This audiobook features music and special effects. Listen along and enjoy the fun that is Amor Is to Love You. From the Emmy-nominated, award-winning bilingual preschool series Canticos, comes Amor is to Love You, a special audiobook dedicated to the universal emotion that is love! The endearing...

Sometimes growing up feels like it’s taking forever. You dream of the day you’ll be big enough to do things on your own, while everyone keeps reminding you to enjoy being a kid because it won’t last forever. "Grown Up Too Soon" is a tender and uplifting story that captures this feeling from both a child’s and a parent’s perspective. With gentle words and heartfelt meaning, it reminds young listeners to cherish every moment of childhood and encourages families to treasure the time they have together.