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This thoughtfully crafted anthology is perfect for children new to verse and for young poetry fans seeking out new favourites. Explore poetry from a diverse selection of contemporary and historical poets, covering a broad range of topics - from personal subjects like emotions and family, to the wonders of the natural environment. Carefully selected works encourage children to see the poetry in everything and to embrace the beauty of their everyday lives.

The moving true story of how young Ukrainian Jewish piano prodigies Zhanna (alias “Anna”) and her sister Frina outplayed their pursuers while hiding in plain sight during the Holocaust. A middle grade nonfiction novel-in-verse by award-winning author Susan Hood with Greg Dawson (Zhanna’s son).

Una mattina presto uno si alzò qualcosa all`improvviso sentì e privo di sensi crollò. Molto tempo era già passato quando un altro si avvicinò per indagare su ciò che lì era capitato e anch`egli collassò.

Listen to author Marilyn Singer read this lively collection of poems about dance to the rhythm of each style. The poems are accompanied by original music.

You'll find lots of very serious poems about really important stuff (like toenails, sausages, and yaks) in this hilariously irreverent collection of poetry from children's author Becci Murray. Read by the author, Don't Wear Your Knickers on Your Head is the new rib-tickling audiobook for kids aged six to 10 years.

Imaginations will soar from the forest floor up through the canopy and back down again, following the circle of life in this clever adaptation of the song "The Green Grass Grew All Around". The jungle comes alive as children learn about a wide variety of the animals (jaguars, emerald tree boas, leafcutter ants, sloths, poison dart frogs, toucans, and bats) and plants (kapok trees, liana vines, and bromeliads) living in the lush Amazon rainforest.

This stupendous new collection from Roger Stevens contains laughs (including chuckles, guffaws, and grins); sad moments (some); thrills (many); rhymes; haikus; rude words; adjectives (assorted); made-up words (including Wham-wig); nonsense; and a fat penguin called Pete.

For the first time ever, 75 beloved songs from Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood and The Children's Corner are collected in this charming treasury, sure to be cherished by generations of children as well as the millions of adults who grew up with Mister Rogers. The audiobook includes the iconic song "Won't You Be My Neighbor", music and lyrics by Fred Rogers.

Dramatic, lyrical, and beautiful, O Captain, My Captain tells the story of one of America’s greatest poets and how he was inspired by one of America’s greatest presidents.

It's December 16, 1773, and Boston is about to explode! King George has decided to tax the colonists' tea. The Patriots have had enough. Ethan, the printer's errand boy, is running through town to deliver a message about an important meeting. As he stops along his route - at the bakery, the schoolhouse, the tavern, and more - listeners learn about the occupations of colonial workers and their differing opinions about living under Britain's rule.

Inspired by William Blake's work, Nancy Willard has written a book of magical poems about life at an imaginary inn, run by none other than William Blake himself.

The foremost diverse children's authors and illustrators - including Jason Reynolds, Jacqueline Woodson, and Kwame Alexander - share answers to the question, "In this divisive world, what shall we tell our children?" in this powerful collection, published in partnership with Just Us Books.

Elementary Days is a great book for children from kindergarten to sixth grade. The adventures of elementary and what can happen during the day while among school friends are endless. This wonderful book will keep them busy learning about the life of each grade with two fourth grade classes as the author is bounced from one fourth grade class to another right in the middle of the anticipated Christmas play at her first fourth grade school which she had to miss due to her moving to another part of town right before the play was to take place.

Elementary Days is a great book for children from kindergarten to sixth grade. The adventures of elementary and what can happen during the day while among school friends are endless. This wonderful book will keep them busy learning about the life of each grade with two fourth grade classes as the author is bounced from one fourth grade class to another right in the middle of the anticipated Christmas play at her first fourth grade school which she had to miss due to her moving to another part of town right before the play was to take place.

Elementary Days is a great book for children from kindergarten to sixth grade. The adventures of elementary and what can happen during the day while among school friends are endless. This wonderful book will keep them busy learning about the life of each grade with two fourth grade classes as the author is bounced from one fourth grade class to another right in the middle of the anticipated Christmas play at her first fourth grade school which she had to miss due to her moving to another part of town right before the play was to take place.

In 1943, Henny Sinding, only twenty-two years old, and the crew of Gerda lll, a lighthouse supply boat, risked everything to smuggle their Jewish compatriots across the Øresund strait to safety in Sweden during World War ll. In Henny’s words, “It was the right thing to do so we did it. Simple as that.” But what happened when their operation’s cover was blown and it was Henny’s turn to escape?

Garvey's father has always wanted Garvey to be athletic, but Garvey is interested in astronomy, science fiction, reading - anything but sports. Feeling like a failure, he comforts himself with food. Garvey is kind, funny, smart, a loyal friend, and he is also overweight, teased by bullies, and lonely. When his only friend encourages him to join the school chorus, Garvey's life changes. The chorus finds a new soloist in Garvey, and through chorus Garvey finds a way to accept himself and a way to finally reach his distant father.

Journey to the enchanted garden of Shut-Eye Town to discover "The Sugar-Plum Tree" and sail away in a wooden shoe into a sea of dew with "Wynken, Blynken, and Nod". This includes readings of all eight poems.

Preschoolers will love singing along to this song collection during long car rides, playtime and more! This audiobook includes the most memorable nursery rhymes that even you will remember, like "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star", "Hey Diddle, Diddle", "Little Boy Blue", "The Farmer in the Dell", "London Bridge", "This Little Pig", "A Tisket a Tasket", "Oh Where, Oh Where Has My Little Dog Gone", "Jack and Jill", "This Old Man", "Baa, Baa, Black Sheep", "Little Bo Peep", "Little Jack Horner", "The Mulberry Bush", "Sing a Song of Sixpence", and "Ring Around the Rosy".

Good-bye, hello, welcome, and good night. Introducing the wonderful world of Sir Silly. He was born before time, and so he has no time for such time that was before that time. He thinks in rhyme and always lets his imagination dance freely. Sir Silly is all he can be, to be as silly as he can. Sir Silly is very serious about being silly.