Child Poetry

El tío Manuel se despertó una mañana de mal humor, La alarma de su reloj lo molestó por el ruido abrumador. Gritó: “¡Cállate, reloj!” y agitó su puño fuertemente, Presionó el botón de APAGADO de forma insolente.

This adventure's a throwback to simpler times. Your child's going to love it: the whole story rhymes! It's about a young boy who is brave and unbowed. The kid goes on a quest, and when danger appears, he discovers true grit - and he conquers his fears. When the dust has all settled and Martin returns, he makes difficult choices and finally learns that it's not always easy to do the right thing....

Las canciones y poemas infantiles tradicionales sobre el desierto que son fáciles de recordar harán que los niños canten acerca de los cactus, los camellos y más, mientras aprenden acerca del hábitat del desierto, su flora y fauna. La rata canguro (tarkawara) salta sobre la arena del desierto en lugar del kookaburra sentado en el árbol del chicle. Y las teteras no son las únicas cosas que son pequeñas y corpulentas - mira nada más los colmillos y al hocico del jabalí.

Take a journey to a whimsical land, Where horses gallop and dreams expand. In this poetry book, you'll discover a tale, With rhymes just as playful, without fail. Meet Charlie the horse, a curious one, His adventures, oh boy, they've just begun! From trotting through meadows with flowers so bright, To soaring through skies on a moonlit night. In rhythmic verses and colorful lines, The horses will dance and leave you in binds. From heartfelt odes to joyful prances, You'll giggle and chuckle in delightful trances. So saddle up, dear reader, and open this book, Discover the wonders a horse can...

This follow-up to The Bippolo Seed and Other Lost Stories features familiar Seussian faces and places - including Horton the Elephant, Marco, Mulberry Street, and a Grinch - as well as an introduction by renowned Seuss scholar Charles D. Cohen. Seuss fans will learn more about Horton’s integrity, Marco’s amazing imagination, a narrowly avoided disaster on Mullbery Street, and a devious Grinch.

The breathtakingly beautiful story of one little girl and her five paper dolls. A string of paper dolls go on a fantastical adventure through the house and out into the garden. They soon escape the clutches of the toy dinosaur and the snapping jaws of the oven-glove crocodile, but then a very real pair of scissors threatens. A stunning, rhythmical story of childhood, memory and the power of imagination from the author of The Gruffalo.

BULLIES NEED LOVE TOO, will enlighten children on the different intimidation tactics used by bullies. They come in all shapes, sizes, and colors, ironically these are the very things that “they,” find fault in everyone else. Oh, she can even be a girl too. Yes, bullies can be girls. This poetry book addresses the views from the bully’s perspective, and will help aid children who are victimized to have a better understanding that they are not the problem; bullies have unresolved issues projected and targeted at their victims.

D. J. Steinberg's heartfelt, relatable, and silly poems bring to life the highlights of second grade - reading those big-kid books, trying out for the school play, and even dance breaks to wiggle "arms and legs and kaboodles...like a big bunch of second-grade noodles!" Covering an entire school year of holidays, memorable moments, and important life lessons, this is perfect for soon-to-be second-graders!

THE BEST NEST ******************** At night when Mom said to take a bath, And wash his hair with shampoo. He’d only wet his hair with water, And his mother never knew.

El cazador ************** Un día caluroso de verano, frente al ventilador Estaba el gato blanco sudando por el fuerte calor De pronto, fuera de la ventana se quedó espiando A una pequeña ave que afuera estaba trinando Desde la espalda al frente, el gato se pudo estirar Y pensó: “¡Que buen día este para salir y cazar!”

George wished he wasn't the scruffiest giant in town. So when he sees a new shop selling giant-size clothes, he decides it's time for a new look: smart trousers, smart shirt, stripy tie, shiny shoes. Now he's the smartest giant in town...until he bumps into some animals who desperately need his help - and his clothes! Perfect for listening to at home, in the car, at bedtime - or any time at all!

In a land where big and small dinosaurs roam, There's a delightful poetry book to call your own. With rhymes and verses, so clever and neat, This literary adventure is quite a treat! Through pages filled with colorful words and sights, Meet T-Rex, Stegosaurus, and Pterodactyl in flight. From silly tales of dino mischief and fun, To lessons of friendship when the day is done. Immerse yourself in a world that's prehistoric, Where rhymes flow smooth and rhythms historic. With vibrant illustrations that leap off the page, This poetry book will surely engage! So grab a copy, let your imagination...

One night in the ocean, the Pout-Pout Fish can't get to sleep! He's all ready for bed, but he just can't catch a snooze. When he asks his friends for advice, they're all sure they know what he should do - count sheep, use a pillow made of rocks, swim in circles - but nothing works. What to do when good advice isn't good for everyone?

Playing outside one chilly autumn day, Pippa is surrounded by the sights and sounds of nature. The great trees, robins, and icy winds—depicted in charming lyrical prose—all witness to God's majesty. Moved by the beauty around her, Pippa lifts her voice, adding her own song to the chorus. Combining beauty and rhythm, this story makes a great gift or church resource. In a special note at the end of the book, Getty shares some of her favorite psalms, along with prompts that will inspire kids to worship the Lord.

Selected and accompanied by commentary from best-selling author and literature professor Joseph Pearce, this exciting collection of verse contains classic poems that every child should know to begin a poetic ascent towards God.

Nine favorite rhymes are sung on this audio to delight children.

Healing a Broken Child tells the journey of healing within. Abuse can leave the victim feeling broken and alone. It is a choice that one makes to become the survivor! This book is a collection of poems and reflections that tells my story of healing. It tells how I chose to live!

This is a collection of seven children's poems of varying lengths. It comprises about 4,201 words. There are two poems about dragons; one about a fun imaginary friend; one about strange and unique creatures on a small island; one about dealing with fear of the dark; one about dealing with anger issues; one about dealing with small injuries; and a fun little limerick for adults my age. I hope you and your family enjoy them.

Lula Viramontes aches to one day become someone whom no one can ignore: a daring ringleader in a Mexican traveling circus. But between working the grape harvest in Delano, California, with her older siblings under dangerous conditions; taking care of her younger siblings and Mamá, who has mysteriously fallen ill; and doing everything she can to avoid Papá’s volatile temper, it’s hard to hold on to those dreams.

Tempted by the promise of fame and fortune, the Singing Mermaid joins a circus. The crowds love her, but the poor mermaid is kept in a tank by the wicked circus owner Sam Sly, and she soon longs to return to the freedom of her ocean home. The Singing Mermaid is a delightful tale from the stellar picture book partnership of Julia Donaldson and Lydia Monks, creators of What the Ladybird Heard. With brilliant rhyming verse read by Lauren Laverne, this story is loved by children and parents alike.