Writing For Children

Twenty literary luminaries, ranging from Charles Dickens and William Shakespeare to Louisa May Alcott and Mark Twain, are profiled in this entertaining and informative collection. Winner of A School Library Journal's Book of the Year Award, Lives of the Writers is both an indispensable reference tool and an exhilarating gossipfest. Author Kathleen Krull makes learning fun, painting realistic portraits of Hans Christian Andersen, Edgar Allan Poe, Frances Hodgson Burnett, the Brontë sisters, Emily Dickinson, E.B. White, Jack London, Murasaki Shikibu, Miguel de Cervantes, Robert Louis Stevenson, Jane Austen, and more. Krull serves up an outstanding introduction to the classics of literature for the whole family, while telling us all the real stories behind their writers.

Fun-loving, mischievous Fox wishes he were a tiger. Tigers are big and fast and sneaky. So he decides to become one! Soon Turtle and Rabbit are joining in the fun. But will Fox want to be a tiger forever? In Fox the Tiger, this winning trickster character and his animal friends learn that the best thing to be is yourself. Fox the Tiger is a My First I Can Read book, which means it’s perfect for shared reading with a child.

Geisel Award winner and ALA Notable Book of the Year! In his next I Can Read adventure, Fox—the hilarious trickster character featured in the Geisel Award-winning Fox the Tiger—overcomes his fear of monsters when he meets real nocturnal animals.

Fun-loving, mischievous Fox is late for lunch, so he hops on his skateboard. Go, Fox, go! What is this winning trickster character doing, zooming over and under and around on his skateboard? His animal friends follow him home to find out—and get a big surprise!

Fun-loving, mischievous Fox—the hilarious trickster character featured in Geisel Award-winning Fox the Tiger—goes up against a surprising foe! Fox does not like winter. None of his friends are around to play. He is bored and alone. Then Fox has an idea. If he cannot escape winter, he will fight it! Fox versus Winter is a My First I Can Read book, which means it’s perfect for shared listening with a child. Other Fox books include: Fox the Tiger, Fox Is Late, Fox and the Jumping Contest, and Fox and the Bike Ride.

There’s only one Fox . . . except when there are two! Will Fox outfox this new fox? Or will he make a new friend?

What is an adverb? It's hard to explain but easy to show - and that's just what this book does, in rhyming, comical verse that will have listeners giggling as they learn. This audiobook guides listeners through the tricks of describing when, how, where, how often, and how much in this lighthearted celebration of language.

One audiobook is never enough to explore the wide range of verbs! The crazy cats deliver loads of additional examples to illustrate the power of both action verbs and linking verbs. Brian P. Cleary's playful verses turn traditional grammar lessons on end. Listen to this audiobook and share the delight of the sense and nonsense of words.

What is an antonym? You'll find the answer inside this book - it's all about antonyms! Author Brian P. Cleary clarifies the concept of antonyms. The clever (not foolish) rhymes highlight key words.

Do you think there's no more to know about homonyms and homophones? This audiobook will prove you wrong! With dozens of laughs per second, the value of the lesson doesn't lessen the second time around. Brian P. Cleary's playful rhymes creatively present fresh examples of homonyms and homophones for young listeners. A Bat Cannot Bat, a Stair Cannot Stare: More about Homonyms and Homophones turns traditional grammar lessons on end!

One book is never enough to explore the wide range of amazing adjectives! The crazy cats deliver loads of additional examples to illustrate the potent power of adjectives to describe the wonderful world around us - and our incredible imaginations. Brian P. Cleary's playful verse turns traditional grammar lessons on end. Listen to this book aloud and share the delight of the sense - and nonsense - of words.

What is a prefix? You'll find the answer inside this book - it's overflowing with prefixes. Brian P. Cleary's playful rhymes creatively present the concept of prefixes for young listeners. Pre- and Re-, Mis- and Dis-: What Is a Prefix? turns traditional grammar lessons on end! Listen to this book and delight in the sense - and nonsense - of words.

This accessible, lighthearted look at language introduces homonyms and homophones. Playful rhymes make both concepts memorable. At the end, listeners are challenged to apply what they've learned - and they'll have fun doing so.

What is a palindrome? Listen to this book to find out! Brian P. Cleary will wow listeners with playful rhymes that introduce palindromes - words, phrases, or numbers that are spelled the same forward and backward. Madam and Nun and 1001: What Is a Palindrome? turns traditional grammar lessons on end. Listen and share in the delight of the sense - and nonsense - of words.

What are comparatives and superlatives? After listening to this book, you'll have a much clearer idea and will be the best at forming these descriptive words! Brian P. Cleary explains how these forms of adjectives compare nouns through the cleverest rhymes that are sillier than ever.

What's a contraction? You'll find the answer inside this audiobook - it's brimming with contractions! Brian P. Cleary's playful rhymes don't shy away from creatively clarifying the concept of contractions. You won't want to miss the comical cats that reinforce each idea. I'm and Won't, They're and Don't: What's a Contraction? turns traditional grammar lesson on end. Listen to this audiobook and share in the delight of the sense - and nonsense - of words.

Are you as clever as a fox? Or perhaps you're as sharp as any spike? If so, this audiobook will be a piece of cake! Clever rhymes from Brian P. Cleary present similes and metaphors. When it comes to grammar, this team is not as slow as thick molasses. Oh no, they're as bright as polished pennies! Listen and share in the delight of the sense - and nonsense - of words.

What are irregular plurals? You'll find the answer inside this book - full of ponies, teeth, potatoes, and geese! Brian P. Cleary's whimsical rhymes give helpful guidelines for forming plurals when the usual rules of adding s or es don't apply. Feet and Puppies, Thieves and Guppies: What are Irregular Plurals? turns traditional spelling lessons on end. Listen and share in the delight of the sense - and nonsense - of words.

What is alliteration? You'll find the answer inside this audiobook - it's packed with wonderful and wacky words that start with similar sounds. Brian P. Cleary's remarkable rhymes creatively present the concept of alliteration for young listeners. Chips and Cheese and Nana's Knees: What Is Alliteration? turns traditional grammar lessons on end! Listen to this audiobook and delight in the sense - and nonsense - of words.

What is a compound word? You'll find the answer inside this book - it's a stockpile of compound words! Brian P. Cleary's upbeat rhymes bring compound words to life. Thumbtacks, Earwax, Lipstick, Dipstick: What Is a Compound Word? overturns traditional grammar lessons. Listen to this book with everyone you know and share in the delight of the sense - and nonsense - of words.