Child Poetry

Penguin presents the downloadable audiobook edition of Old MacDonald Had a Farm and Other Classics Nursery Rhymes. This entertaining downloadable audiobook collection from Ladybird contains 29 of the best-loved nursery rhymes and songs that children know and love from home, nursery and school. With jaunty music and characterful singers, it's perfect sing-along fun for adults and children alike.

Though it may never be known if Mother Goose was based on an old French queen, a Boston housewife, or someone else entirely, these nursery rhymes will continue to entertain as they have in varying forms for hundreds of years. Though commonly thought of as children's literature, the alternatingly dry, sarcastic, and histrionically tinged humor with which this production is delivered appeals to a wide audience. Arguably.

From the bestselling author of What the Road Said, Cleo Wade’s next heartfelt book is a love letter to the infinite potential of the future, expressing the many hopes and dreams we hold for our children and ourselves. This book is an important reminder that, above all, what we wish for everyone’s precious life is that they can love and be loved.

Praise Song for My Children celebrates twenty-one years of poetry by one of the most significant African poets of this century. Patricia Jabbeh Wesley guides us through the complex and intertwined highs and lows of motherhood and all the roles that it encompasses: parent, woman, wife, sister, friend. Her work is deeply personal, drawing from her own life and surroundings to convey grief, the bleakness of war, humor, deep devotion, and the hope of possibility.

Dans Branchez-vous ! Et autres poèmes biscornus, François Gravel s’interroge sur les curiosités de la langue française et s’en amuse. Il va même jusqu’à mélanger l’anglais au français pour s’entortiller les mots et la tête encore plus.

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.

Play. Experiment. Innovate. Millbrook Press publishes informational titles for grades K–5. These fact-filled nonfiction books draw listeners in with engaging writing, fresh perspectives, unusual points of view, and a good dose of humor.

A delightful book of owls for children takes young listeners on a journey through a sleeping city and countryside, all from the peaceful perspective of a family of owls flying through the night.

Só o sábio sabiá sabia onde o sapato subia é uma narrativa poética sobre as aventuras de um sapato que vai em busca das suas coragens. Uma deliciosa aventura sobre autoconhecimento com uma pitada de humor através de um delicioso jogo de trava línguas que vai encantar os pequenos leitores e os grandes também.

Uma Brincadeira Rimada de Humor e Diversão com as Letras do Alfabeto. Nesta obra, Simão de Miranda convida as crianças pequenas para uma brincadeira rimada repleta de humor e diversão com as letras do alfabeto. Neste conto moderno, próximo à fábula, os personagens, sejam animais ou objetos, ganham vida através da imaginação das crianças. Com uma narrativa cativante e pontos de vista envolventes, o livro estimula a aprendizagem do alfabeto de uma maneira lúdica e divertida. Cada página traz uma nova história.

Dive into the enchanting world of autumn with Autumn Wonders: A Collection of Fall Poems for Kids, designed for ages 5 to 12 and brought to you by British author and illustrator Mahsa Shirazi.

Listen, my children, and you shall hear Of the midnight ride of Paul Revere… So begins the classic poem of devoted patriot Paul Revere's midnight ride on April 18, 1775. Henry Wadsworth Longfellow wrote the poem in 1860 as a tribute to the revolutionary hero who rode his horse through Medford, Lexington, and Concord to warn the American patriots that the British were coming to attack.

A book of poems with practical, inspirational, educational, and spiritual tips on how to navigate one's most significant journey of transitioning from a child to a responsible adult.

Rain, Rain, Go Away celebrates and encourages the playful spirit of children, no matter the weather! From sunshine to rain, nothing can stop the fun of a group of friends ready to play outside together! Join Winken, Blinken, and Nod on their fantastical journey to a land beyond sleep in this expanded version of the classic children's tale. One, Two, Buckle My Shoe! Never has counting been so adorable! Join friends as they laugh and frolic while learning to count things around them as they head outside to play!

The rhyme Mary, Mary, quite contrary How does your garden grow? is included with steps for sprouting your own seeds indoors. A bonus of the apple cycle from seed to apple is also included.

Join Dorothy on her magical adventures as she cleans up after the messy Lees family the house every night, but with a mischievous twist! From putting things in the wrong places to discovering newfangled contraptions like mobile phones and washing machines, Dorothy's antics are sure to tickle your funny bone.

O livro A lagartixa com cara de salsicha conta que em uma manhã comum a pequena Lara acordou com uma inesperada surpresa. Ao acordar os objetos de todo dia e até uma lagartixa que via de vez em quando na parede do seu quarto, começaram a se transformar bem diante dos seus olhos. Seria verdade ou só imaginação da idade? Uma divertida história rimada para abrir o apetite da criançada para o mundo mágico da imaginação e que pode ser trabalhada com projetos voltados para a alimentação mais saudável.

Você vai conhecer brinquedos que, assim como seu dono, não estavam acostumados a momentos de troca com outras crianças. A hora de compartilhar era sempre tensa para esta turma. Não se assuste, inclusive, se vir um deles fugindo e levando seu dono junto. Mas será que precisa ser sempre assim? Uma história rimada para estimular de forma lúdica nos pequenos o sentimento de generosidade e a vontade de se aventurar em novas brincadeiras conquistando novos amigos e sorrisos antes guardados. Um tema para se trabalhar com os pequenos que ainda têm muito o sentimento de egocentrismo normal nesta idade.

Celebrate the slips and slides and swims and glides of delightful penguins in poetry and song.

With fun-loving rhymes and a curious mystery to solve, Bear's New Friend, from acclaimed children's author Karma Wilson, is sure to become a new favorite of kids everywhere. A warm and fuzzy reading from narrator John McDonough makes this a delightful listen for youngsters and adults alike.