Book picks similar to
Roger Was a Razor Fish, and Other Poems by Jill Bennett
poetry
rhythm
year-1
year-2
Stanley's Stick
John Hegley - 2011
With a stick in hand, Stanley's options are endless - he flies to moon, writes in the sand, goes fishing, plays a whistle and rides a dinosaur - and his imagination takes over as the magic begins. Stanley shows that seeing truly depends on the ability to believe in the possibilities.
The Fish Who Could Wish
John Bush - 1991
He wished for a castle, He wished for a carBut one day he wishedjust a little too far...
Never Tickle a Tiger
Pamela Butchart - 2015
She just can't keep still! So when Izzy's school go on a trip to the zoo, her teacher warns her to behave. She must never wriggle, she must never fidget and she must certainly NEVER TICKLE A TIGER!But does Izzy listen? She does NOT - and what happens next throws the zoo into complete chaos.With eye-catching illustrations by the internationally acclaimed bestselling illustrator, Marc Boutavant, Never Tickle a Tiger will amaze and delight children and parents alike! It includes a spectacular double gatefold for the grand chaotic reveal.
The Pet Shop
Allan Ahlberg - 1990
A dog skeleton is a boring pet so the two skeletons take him off to the - Miaow! - Squeak! - Grunt!- pet shop to swap him for something better.
Harry and the Dinosaurs Go To School
Ian Whybrow - 2006
Triceratops is even more nervous, especially when Harry must leave the dinosaurs in the coatroom. But soon Harry sees another boy who is the most nervous of all. He clings to his toy bulldozer and won't talk to anyone in the class. Harry wonders what he can do. Perhaps the new boy will talk to dinosaurs. . . .
The Dr. Suess Lacing Cards: The Cat in the Hat (Dr. Seuss Novelty Se)
NOT A BOOK - 2009
Seuss!Dr. Seuss Lacing Cards enhance kids' fine motor skills while they play! Kids will love these cards, which feature spectacular Seuss art, and the trademark Seuss sense of the silly. Laces included!
Sitting Ducks
Michael Bedard - 1998
They are loaded into trucks and taken to Ducktown, where they are fattened up in preparation for their final destination—into the stomachs of alligators. Everything proceeds smoothly, until the day one of the alligators decides to take a wayward duck home. Over time, the alligator grows fond of his future dinner. Can a duck and an alligator really be friends in an alligator-eat-duck world? Find out in this charming and humorous friendship story.
Los Zapaticos De Rosa
José Martí - 1990
This captivating book, masterfully illustrated by Lulu Delacre, is dedicated with tenderness to the young readers for whom José Martí wrote this beautiful poem.
While We Can't Hug: Mini Gift Edition
Eoin McLaughlin - 2020
They wanted to give each other a great, big hug. But they weren't allowed to touch. "Don't worry," said Owl. "There are lots of ways to show someone you love them." So the two friends wave to each other, blow kisses, sing songs, dance around and write letters. And even though they can't hug and they can't touch, they both know that they are loved.A gorgeous, uplifting, inspiring picture book that makes social distancing fun!
Where Happiness Begins
Eva Eland - 2020
You can try to chase it, control it or capture it, but even if it seems like it’s gone for a while, you’ll know it’s never far away...This is the second of Eva Eland's picture books that helps little ones deal with big emotions. Start on your journey with happiness... who knows where it could take you?
The Only Lonely Panda
Jonny Lambert - 2017
One day, he sees another panda and wants to make friends, but he doesn't know how to do it. He watches the flamingos make friends by dancing together, so he tries dancing-but that doesn't work. Then he sees lemurs bouncing and leaping together, so he tries bouncing and leaping-that doesn't work, either. Will he ever figure out a way to make a friend?
The Almost Fearless Hamilton Squidlegger
Timothy Basil Ering - 2014
Hamilton Squidlegger is fearless! Well, almost. During the day he can best all the frackensnappers, skelecragons, and bracklesneeds in the swamp, but at night he quakes in terror. Will his father be able to help Hamilton remain fearless in his own mud all night? Timothy Basil Ering brings his signature energetic touch to this sweet story of father and son.