Child Poetry

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.

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.

Anna Dewdney's Llama Llama is growing up, but he still loves to play with all his toys! When Mama Llama says it's time to clean up, Llama responds like any child more interested in playing than cleaning...by ignoring her! But Mama has an imaginative response of her own. What if she never cleaned? What would happen then? Well, Llama Llama is going to find out! Here is a truly funny take on a childhood chore that all children will relate to and laugh at! And it is sure to be helpful to get kids cleaning up!

Bizzy (Santa’s “Right Hand Man”) is a great organizer. He not only convinces S. C. (Santa Claus) to let the depressed Izzy Elves go on a much-needed vacation, but he finds a perfect holiday spot where they can blend in - Santa Claus Lane. What he doesn’t plan on, however, is the other elves calling him “bossy boots”, or two smart boys, Henry and Miles, recognizing the Izzies despite their disguises.

In compelling poetry, the spirits of Frederick Douglas, John Brown, and William Tecumseh Sherman come alive. So does the heart-rending tale of a Confederate son and Union father, the desperate struggle of boys fighting like men, the horrifying shrieks of the wounded, and the pitiful plight of a toil-weary slave. One poetic letter finds distraught parents aching for a son who hasn’t been heard from in months. Another spotlights a wounded lad languishing in a POW camp, determined to survive his living nightmare.

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.

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.

From schooldays to summer holidays, and from childhood fantasies to nostalgic reminiscences, writers have provided us with a rich seam of children’s poetry over the years.This delightful selection brings over seventy poems together, from such celebrated poets as A.A.

Meet the villagers in this charming rhyming story.

Jennette finds a lost boy on the beach in Southern California. When she asks him who he is, he says that his name is "God". Security and social services can't find a mother or a father in the vicinity, and there are no reports of a missing child that match his description. Jennette offers to watch over the young boy for the weekend, and she is actually granted permission by the authorities to do so. The little boy takes the name Alpha because he says he likes it better than Omega.

The start of the school year is bringing a lot of changes for Rain: New school. No Circle Group. No Dr. McCalla. No Miss Walia. No step team. And Xander, her older brother and superhero, is away at college. Although everyone else seems okay with change, Rain struggles to open up to her new counselor, her mom, Umi, Alyssa, and even Xander, who seems to have forgotten all about her while away at college. But when an older boy starts giving Rain more attention than she asked for—will she be able to open up again before things go too far?