Child Poetry

Why did Tom steal the pig? Was he a bad boy? Not according to the story behind this rhyme. Tom was the only son of a good-for-nothing who could only play the pipes and that very badly.

Little Tommy Tucker was a waif on the streets. He never remembered having a parent or guardian, and so he learned to care for himself. He ate whatever he could get, and slept wherever night overtook him--in an old barrel, a cellar, or, when fortune favored him, he paid a penny for a cot in some rude lodging-house. His life on the streets taught him early how to earn a living by doing odd jobs, and he learned to be sharp in his speech and wise beyond his years. One morning Tommy crawled out from a box in which he had slept overnight and found that he was hungry. But Tommy was a plucky boy with a lively wit and a way of making his way. Listen and find out how he ended up.

Four funny tales and a poem for very young children who love dogs. See their eyes light up and hear them giggle! You might well giggle yourself! The stories are gentle and happy. The companion book to 'Cat-apult' for children who adore cats.

A kaleidoscope of children’s poems designed to give children visibility of the realism of the world in which they live. Honest, but not harsh; realistic, but always hopeful. Adeola creates a safe environment for children to truly discover the facets of life.

This beloved nursery rhyme tells a story that is both a bit scary (she lost her sheep!) and funny (they lost their tails!). The poor tiny girl, trying to do a job that is quite hard for her with her short legs, becomes bewildered. But help is there in the shape of an old lady who plays a trick on her, telling her that her sheep have lost their tails which she must find and somehow put them back on. Will the distraught little BoPeep find the missing tails? And if she does will she be able to re-attach them? Listen and learn!

This odd little nursery rhyme is familiar to us all but have you ever wondered, like I have, about what Miss Muffet was thinking as she sat dreamily eating her curds and whey? And what are curds and whey, anyway? Her tuffet? Would that be a piece of furniture or a piece of her anatomy? And of course the large spider, what was she thinking?

Old King Cole was not always a king, nor was he born a member of any royal family. It was only chance that made him a king at all. He had always been a poor man, being the son of an apple peddler, who had died and left him nothing but a donkey and a fiddle. But that was enough for Cole, who never bothered his head about the world's goods, but took things as they came and refused to worry about anything. So begins the story of how this happy soul became the king of a country by accident.

That wonderful storyteller Baum, of Wizard of Oz fame, tells us the delightful story behind this little rhyme and we all will feel much better knowing that the little boy had excellent reasons to be asleep that morning. Listen and enjoy the whole nifty story. Many of our most loved nursery rhymes are complete tales in themselves, telling their story tersely but completely; others are but bare suggestions, leaving the imagination to weave in the details of the story.

The Man in the Moon was rather lonesome, and often he peeked over the edge of the moon and looked down upon the earth and envied all the people who lived together. He thought it must be vastly more pleasant to have companions to talk to than to be shut up on a big planet all by himself.

Gilligren was an orphan and lived with an uncle and aunt who were very unkind to him. They cuffed him and scolded him upon the slightest provocation, and made his life very miserable indeed. Gilligren never rebelled against this treatment, but bore their cruelty silently and with patience, although often he longed to leave them and seek a home amongst kinder people.

Within the hollow wall of an old brick mansion, away up near the roof, there lived a family of mice. It was a snug little home, pleasant and quiet, and as dark as any mouse could desire. Mamma Mouse liked it because, as she said, the draught that came through the rafters made it cool in summer, and they were near enough to the chimney to keep warm in wintertime.

Embark on an exciting one-day journey of numbers with Helen and her lovable companion, Louie, in this enchanting children's book. From the early morning to the night, Helen and Louie explore the world of counting, filling each moment with delightful discoveries.

A heartwarming children's book that highlights the power of love and the bond between a parent and child.

George and Ray and a Game of Chess is a fun children's story about the misadventures of a blind old rabbit and his scheming friend the hedgehog. It is a story in verse, full of nonsense, with a message about appreciating your friends and always being kind. It is a fun story to listen to. I hope you enjoy the very silly and playful “George and Ray and a Game of Chess”.

Rather than focusing on going to bed—and what kid wants to think about going to bed?—this book explores all of the dreamy, wonderful, strange things the next day might bring. Whimsical, witty, and hopeful, Tomorrow Most Likely is a revolutionary rewriting of a classic goodnight book from bestselling author Dave Eggers and award-winning illustrator Lane Smith.

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!

No Matter What is a collection of poems created to help parents and other caregivers more intentionally connect with their children. The poetry tackles tough topics like the loss of friendship, wrestling with difficult emotions, and encouraging themes written to help us shower the children in our lives with delight, build their confidence, and strengthen their resolve.

Everyone's getting the bus but where are they going?