The inspiring story of Rumi’s journey from a young refugee to a renowned poet shows how his childhood helped shape his poetry. Young Muhammad adores his home, and he loves waking up each day to the sound of birds singing. His father encourages him to keep singing through happy days as well as sad—just like the birds. And there are indeed sad days ahead when his family is forced to flee from Genghis Khan’s army, becoming refugees. As they travel, Muhammad takes many lessons from nature, and his...
Ever had the blues? Yesterday one boy had them bad--not just the ordinary blues, the "deep down in my shoes" blues, the "go away Mr. Sun quit smilin' at me" blues. But today he's traded in those blues for greens, the "runnin' my hands along the hedges" greens, the kind of greens that make him want to be Somebody. With text that begs to be read aloud, and bold, colorful paintings, this book will have readers big and small pondering the spectrum of moods and how they can change from day to day.
With surprising honesty and words that resonate long after reading, A Hurricane in My Head tackles the themes of friendship, bullying, technology and the life of a modern teenager. These poems say the things we can't always put into words; they may make you laugh, they may make you cry, but they will most definitely make you reminisce, escape, discover... This is a truly stunning collection from Matt Abbott, nationally acclaimed writer and performer, with poems that will make you want to become...
Poor old Rhyming Rabbit is feeling lonely and left out. None of his fellow rabbits appreciate his carefully thought-out poems. And as for the other woodland animals? They just tell him to be quiet! Then one starry night he meets someone who shares his enthusiasm for poetry . . . Follow the Rhyming Rabbit through fields, woods and dark tunnels on his quest to find a friend in this delightful story from bestselling duo Julia Donaldson and Lydia Monks.
Where do I feel at home? When I’m sitting with my dog, Digger. James splits his life between his mum’s and his dad’s houses. It’s far from perfect. Especially now Dad doesn’t have time for bike rides with him any more and Mum’s always with her new boyfriend. The constant is Digger, his dog and best friend. He’s the glue that holds the two halves of James’s life together. So when James finds a lump on Digger’s leg, everything changes. Digger is the one he can talk to about anything. But when...
A poetical story about living in harmony with nature. For little observers ages 4 years and up. One day, the sun tells a little poppy that it’s time to bud. The little poppy soon learns that everything belongs together. The sun, moon, stars, earth, rain, bees, butterflies, and flowers all need each other.
This is a fantastic book of really great poems for Years 3, 4, 5, and 6. It contains poems which cover every form and theme of the Literacy Strategy, an index of poem types, advice for writing poems, advice for reading poems, lots of poetry activities and some workshop ideas and lesson plans.
This is a fantastic book of really great poems for Reception and Year 1 and 2. It contains poems which cover every form and theme of the Literacy Strategy, an index of poem types, advice for writing poems, advice for reading poems, lots of poetry activities and some workshop ideas and lesson plans.
The most excellent Roger McGough has drawn together a stunning collection of poems inspired by the senses. There are poems about eyes, ears, noses, mouths and hands and there are poems about touching, eating, tasting, hearing and seeing and poems which combine them all in a gorgeous sensational whirl. It includes poems by the very best classic and contemporary poets, including Carol Ann Duffy, Ian McMillan, John Hegley, Langston Hughes, William Wordsworth, Vernon Scannell and Michael Rosen, to n...
The toot-ally hilarious and messy origin story of Superpoop, your new favourite pooperhero, perfect for children (and parents) who enjoy a little potty-humour!Superpoop is fresh from hero training and only needs one mission under his belt to join the super league of superheroes. Yet, whenever he tries to save the day, another hero always gets there first! All Superpoop needs is a job that only he can do, so when toilet trouble is the mission of the day, he might just get the plopportunity!100,00...
Shifty McGifty and Slippery Sam (Shifty McGifty and Slippery Sam)
by Tracey Corderoy
Shifty McGifty and Slippery Sam are two hapless robber dogs who decide on career change after one bungled burglary too many - proving that crime doesn't pay, but cupcakes certainly do!
A beautiful gift anthology containing forty incredible poems written out in the shape of world shapers!In Shaping the World learn about about Amelia Earhart in a poem shaped like a plane, Maya Angelou in a poem shaped like a bird or Francis Drake in a poem shaped like a ship. Each poem is paired with a biography, quote and fascinating fact.This collection for young poetry fans includes poems about: Greta Thunberg, Maya Angelou, Florence Nightlingale, Anne Frank, William Wordsworth, Nelson Mandel...
El nuevo álbum de Neil Gaiman y Chris Riddell nos introduce en una historia de piratas tan absurda como divertida. Conoce a LONG JOHN McRON, COCINERO DE NAVES. . . y la niñera más inusual que hayas visto. Long John tiene a toda una tripulación de piratas salvajes a cuestas y, para dos niños intrépidos, está a punto de transformar una velada perfectamente normal en una aventura desenfrenada bajo una luna pirata. Es hora de hacer un OLLA PIRATA. ¡Olla pirata! ¡Olla pirata! ¡Olla ...
Step into the freedom of nature with this collection of nineteen haiku written by J. Patrick Lewis and the vibrant woodcuts by Christopher Manson accompanying each poem. Escape the pages of this book into the magic of the outdoors through the haiku and woodcut illustrations that fill the pages of Black Swan/White Crow. With themes of nature and the outdoors in each poem, young readers will feel as if they are watching bison during winter storms, crows resting on a phone wire, and grizzly bear...
“Clever and effective for the pre- and primary school nature shelves.”—Kirkus In the vein of Jack Prelutsky and Dennis Lee comes a celebration of the sky with thirty zippy poems that will lift kids’ spirits and let their imaginations soar. What do you see when you look up at the sky? In this “lyrical” picture book (Booklist) for ages 3-8, the award-winning and critically-acclaimed children’s poet, Robert Heidbreder, shares thirty memorable poems that capture the magic and beauty of all the wo...
Now I Am One
Snuggle up with your favorite little one to share this sweet offering. Includes traditional rhymes, such as "Monday's Child," as well as original poems. A die-cut, flocked number "one" graces the cover of this sweetly illustrated title perfect for one year olds!
Ten Thousand Stars (A Cornucopia of Best-Loved Poems, #2)
by Jim Weiss
In this lyrical picture book from an award-winning poet, a young boy cherishes a neighborhood field throughout the changing seasons. With stunning illustrations and a charming text, this beautiful story celebrates a child's relationship with nature. There was a boy named Emile who fell in love with a field. It was wide and blue-- and if you could have seen it so would've you. Emile loves the field close to his home--in spring, summer, and fall, when it gives him bees and flowers, blossoms a...
Inspiring poems to connect with nature This collection of 50 poems will spark a love of nature, bring calm and happiness and let the outside in. Beautifully illustrated, it is filled with poems for children to read alone or enjoy with the whole family. With poems about the seasons, senses, wildlife, weather and the joys of mud, it’s the perfect gift book for children to treasure. From poet, Daniel Thompson, author of Being You: Poems of Positivity – 2023 C...
An endearing family story about love and dyslexia Olivia is a little girl full of life and imagination. But when her grandmother asks her to write a story for her birthday, Olivia feels a little unsure. Because when it comes to writing, things never go as she intended. Words thumb their noses at her. Lowercase letters turn into uppercase letters. Subjects and verbs don't always agree. How can Olivia write a story when words and letters won’t cooperate? A sweet story that tackles the theme of dy...
The sea is full of mystery and enchantment - and this extraordinary collection captures every drop of its magic. Retold and illustrated by the renowned picture-book artist Jane Ray, The Little Mermaid and Other Fishy Tales features an international selection of captivating stories and poems: "The Fisherman and His Wife," "Whalesong," "Lobster Quadrille," "The Ballad of John Silver," and many more. AGES: 6 to 9 AUTHOR: Jane Ray has garnered rave reviews internationally for her many works with...