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Hailstones and Halibut Bones


Mary O'Neill - 1961
    Leonard Weisgard's lovely illustrations are a perfect accompaniment to the poems.

A Book for Kids


C.J. Dennis - 1921
    You may find it for free on the web. Purchase of the Kindle edition includes wireless delivery.

Ten Timid Ghosts


Jennifer O'Connell - 2000
    But one clever ghost, before flying away, unravels the witch's plan! Together, the ghosts rise up against the witch in a big, scary BOO! Jennifer O'Connell's wacky yet mysterious illustrations lead the reader through the ghosts' dilapidated mansion. And her gently spooky and rhyming text encourages children to participate in the haunted countdown, making reading and learning eerie fun!

Listen to the Rain


Bill Martin Jr. - 1988
    and John Archambault evoke the beauty and the mystery, and the sounds and the silences-- of rain.Listen to the rain, the whisper of the rain, the slow soft sprinkle, the drip-drop tinkle, the first wet whisper of the rain.Their marvelous ear for the melodies and rhythm of language, combined with James Endicott's spare, almost abstract paintings, have created a lyrical book with a haunting power-- perfect for reading aloud on a rainy day.An NCTE Notable Trade Book for the Language Arts.

Gifts


Jo Ellen Bogart - 1994
    Grandma's treasures come to life in this marvelous introduction to countries and cultures around the world. Full color.

A Round of Robins


Katie Hesterman - 2018
    And those hatchlings! Such fluffs of plump perfection!Katie Hesterman's vibrant verse celebrates this awesome circle of bird life, as we follow a pair of robin parents from nest-building and egg-laying, to raising their hungry hatchlings, and finally sending off their flying fledglings. Sergio Ruzzier's brilliant, candy-colored art pays tribute to all these stages of a robin's life cycle, reminding us that while robins may be common, they are also extraordinary!

Dinos in the Snow!


Karma Wilson - 2005
    Whether they're dodging snowballs or hitting the slopes, they know how to have fun in the snow. Full color.

The Green Mother Goose: Saving the World One Rhyme at a Time


David R. Davis - 2011
    In these delightful “recycled” rhymes, Old Mother Hubbard shops with cloth grocery bags; Old King Coal is a better old soul, working to keep our skies smoke-free; and Hickety, Pickety is now a cage-free hen!Carin Berger's stunning and whimsical eco-friendly collages are created from ticket stubs, newspapers, and other reused items. Key Selling Points:Perfect for Earth Day promotionsThis eco-friendly book is printed on recycled paper with agri-based inks, with art made from creatively recycled materialsAward-winning creative team whose books have appeared on many “Best Children's Books” state lists About the Authors:JAN PECK is the author of many books for young readers, including The Giant Carrot, named to four state master lists and to the Bank Street College “Best Children's Books of the Year” list, among others. Jan lives in FORT WORTH, TEXAS. Learn more at www.janpeck.com. DAVID DAVIS has written more than a dozen picture books. Jazz Cats and Ten Redneck Babies were both named to the Children's Choice Top 100 list. David lives in FORT WORTH, TEXAS. Find out more at www.davidrdavis.com. About the illustratorCARIN BERGER is a designer, illustrator, and author of many acclaimed children's books. Her intricate cut paper collages are made from any scraps and odds and ends that she can find and reuse. Carin divides her time between NEW YORK CITY and rural VERMONT. Find out more at www.carinberger.com.

Frankenstein Makes a Sandwich


Adam Rex - 2006
    Monster-sized. You try to address Dracula's hygiene issues. And don't even get me started on the Phantom of the Opera. Really, just read this book.

Lula's Brew


Elizabeth O. Dulemba - 2011
    But Lula prefers to study cookbooks rather than spellbooks (and hates to fly on a broom). Lula wants to be a famous chef. In desperation, the Aunties insist she try to make one last potion. Lula secretly adds her cooking flair and in true witchy fashion creates a brew that bewitches the entire town, and her Aunties too! This fun rhyming tale transcends the typical Halloween story to appeal to cooks and "foodies" throughout the year.

My Chinatown: One Year in Poems


Kam Mak - 2001
    Using extraordinarily beautiful paintings and moving poems, he shares a year of growing up in this small city within a city.My Chinatown explores a boy's first year in the United States—after emigrating from China—as he grows to love his new home in Chinatown through food, games, and the people surrounding him. Through Kam Mak's spare verse and richly detailed artwork, the streets of Chinatown come vividly alive. Included in Brightly.com's 2017 list of recommended diverse poetry picture books for kids.Chinatown—a place of dragons and dreams; fireflies and memoriesChinatown—full of wonder and magic; fireworks on New Year's Day and a delicious smell on every cornerChinatown—where every day brings something familiar and something wondrously new to a small boyChinatown—home?

Love: Selected Poems


E.E. Cummings - 2005
    Cummings, one of the 20th century's most celebrated poets, explores all the terrains of love, lust, romance and seduction.

Jazz Day: The Making of a Famous Photograph


Roxane Orgill - 2016
    Could he pull it off? In a captivating collection of poems, Roxane Orgill steps into the frame of Harlem 1958, bringing to life the musicians’ mischief and quirks, their memorable style, and the vivacious atmosphere of a Harlem block full of kids on a hot summer’s day. Francis Vallejo’s vibrant, detailed, and wonderfully expressive paintings do loving justice to the larger-than-life quality of jazz musicians of the era. Includes bios of several of the fifty-seven musicians, an author’s note, sources, a bibliography, and a foldout of Art Kane’s famous photograph.

Bravo!: Poems About Amazing Hispanics


Margarita Engle - 2017
    Celebrate their accomplishments and their contributions to a collective history and a community that continues to evolve and thrive today!Biographical poems include: Aida de Acosta, Arnold Rojas, Baruj Benacerraf, César Chávez, Fabiola Cabeza de Baca, Félix Varela, George Meléndez, José Martí, Juan de Miralles, Juana Briones, Julia de Burgos, Louis Agassiz Fuertes, Paulina Pedroso, Pura Belpré, Roberto Clemente, Tito Puente, Ynes Mexia, Tomás Rivera

Amazing Faces


Lee Bennett HopkinsTom Robert Shields - 2010
    Girls and boys, women and men invite us to experience their world, understand their lives, and find the connections that bring us together.