Poetry & Nursery Rhymes

Eleven complete Dr. Seuss stories at a great price, featuring performances by John Cleese, Billy Crystal, Ted Danson, Kelsey Grammer, Dustin Hoffman, John Lithgow, and more....

The Newbery Medal and Coretta Scott King Award–winning middle grade bestseller! Basketball and heartache share the court in this slam-dunk novel in verse.

Raised in South Carolina and New York, Woodson always felt halfway home in each place. In vivid poems, she shares what it was like to grow up as an African American in the 1960s and 1970s....

A collection of four fantastic stories from the best-selling picture book partnership of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler....

From beloved powerhouse author Katherine Applegate comes The One and Only Ruby, starring the adorable baby elephant from the Newbery Medal-winning modern classic The One and Only Ivan and its bestselling sequel, The One and Only Bob....

This harrowing middle-grade debut novel-in-verse from a Pushcart Prize-nominated poet tells the story of a young girl who wakes up one day to find herself utterly alone in her small Colorado town....

Nine complete Dr. Seuss stories at a great price, featuring performances by Jason Alexander, Michael McKean, and David Hyde Pierce.

Ever since Ellie wore a whale swimsuit and made a big splash at her fifth birthday party, she's been bullied about her weight. To cope, she tries to live by the Fat Girl Rules - like "no making waves", "avoid eating in public," and "don't move so fast that your body jiggles"....

Revered teacher, librarian, and story ambassador John Schu explores anorexia—and self-expression as an act of survival—in a wrenching and transformative novel-in-verse....

A tender-souled boy reeling from the death of his best friend struggles to fit into a world that wants him to grow up tough and unfeeling in this stunning middle grade novel in verse from the Newbery Honor-winning author of Genesis Begins Again....

Jude never thought she’d be leaving her beloved older brother and father behind, all the way across the ocean in Syria. But when things in her hometown start becoming volatile, Jude and her mother are sent to live in Cincinnati with relatives....

One hundred and one numbers race each other up the apple tree....

In this thrilling second book of the Door of No Return trilogy, set during the turbulent segregation era, and the beginning of The Great Migration, Kwame Alexander weaves a spellbinding story of struggle, determination, and the unflappable faith of an American family....

Virtuoso wordplay, irresistible rhythm, and laugh-out-loud humor abound in the first kids' book by the one and only "Weird Al" Yankovic....

A fun collection of all-time favourite pre-school playgroup songs for everyone to enjoy....

Selected and accompanied by commentary from best-selling author and literature professor Joseph Pearce, this exciting collection of verse contains classic poems that every child should know to begin a poetic ascent towards God....

A vast array of poems old and new joyously celebrates each special day of the year....

One tiny snail longs to see the world and hitches a lift on the tail of a whale. Together they go on an amazing journey, past icebergs and volcanoes, sharks and penguins....

A wonderfully witty take on a much-loved fairy tale, The Three Little Pigs and the Big Bad Book celebrates the magic of reading and storytelling, and being kind to others....

The hungry old lady gobbles a basket, a bow, some candy and other "egg-cellent" Easter items in this silly read along!....

Groovy Joe is back, and this time he's singing a groovy rendition of a favorite preschool song! Are you ready to sing along? New York Times best seller Eric Litwin is back, and adding a groovy twist to the classic children's song "If You're Happy and You Know It"....

You won't believe why this old lady swallows a shell, a crab, a fish, a gull, a pail, some sand, and a wave....

What begins with A? Aunt Annie's alligator! Learn the ABCs - the Dr. Seuss way....

All of our favorite trucks are back on the construction site - this time with a focus on team-building, friendship, and working together to make a big task seem small....

From brave and bold to creative and clever, Emily Winfield Martin's rhythmic rhyme expresses all the loving things that parents think of when they look at their children....

It’s the last few months of eighth grade, and Isaiah feels lost. He thought his summer was going to be him and his boys Drew and Darius, hanging out, doing wheelies, watching martial arts movies, and breaking tons of Guiness World Records before high school. But now, more and more, Drew seems to be fading from their friendship, and though he won’t admit it, Isaiah knows exactly why. Because Darius is…gone.

A pair of brave and bold sisters, London and Laiyah, will take your child’s hand and guide them through a night of exploration and wonder. Theirs is a journey that connects the vibrant world with the limitless potential for imagination. This story reminds children (and their parents) of the wonderful adventures that await us all in life. Those who are brave and bold will reach beyond their potential and use their imagination to explore, and shape, the world around them.

Larry Lion is a gossip and his friends teach him a positive lesson for it. Do-It-Duck finds a way to handle sadness. Brody Ant teaches us all how to think more positively, and Donald Dragon tells us how to stop worrying. Be amazed also at Frederick the Frog’s powerful carrot gun and laugh along with Molly Mouse with her classy ways. Do-It-Duck and Other Great Children’s Stories by Jay Rabbit has plenty of wisdom and fun for many of life’s situations, all packaged in fun bundles for children (and adult readers too!) to open, read and enjoy.

Six hours. One marathon swim. That’s all Tully Birch needs to get her life straightened out. With the help of her best friend, Arch, Tully braves the waters of Lake Tahoe to break the record for the youngest person ever to complete the famous “Godfather swim.” She wants to achieve something no one in the world has done, because if she does, maybe, just maybe, her mom will come back.

A girl discovers a connection between her home in the Philippines and her new home in the U.S. through a special garden in this middle grade novel that celebrates nourishment and growth. Twelve-year-old Isabel is the new kid in her San Francisco middle school. It’s the first time in many years that she’ll be living with her mother again. Mama's job in the US allowed Isabel and her grandparents to live more comfortably in the Philippines, but now Isabel doesn't really know her own mother anymore.

In this whimsical rhyming book, Rodney awakens to the rumblings of his empty stomach, setting the stage for a day filled with delicious possibilities. From his lofty perch, he spots delectable treats strewn about, igniting his determination to feast to his heart's content!

As a young child, I always enjoyed the magic, the wonder, and rhythmic storytelling of nursery rhymes, from around the world. Now as an adult, some of those memorized verses, can be interpreted differently than I remember, however, I cannot help but be transported back to a time of childhood innocence, whenever they come to mind. I have selected several of my favorites verses for this book, and I hope that they will continue to delight and inspire, young and old, for generations to come.

Why shouldn't you trust fairies? What would it be like to have a werewolf for a pet? Do dolphins and mermaids get along? Does Bigfoot make the best coffee? Get ready for the next installment of our beloved series, Nano Adventures - Mythical Creatures featuring 12 magical, mystical, and whimsical rhyming tales!

This dual-language, poetic book for babies and toddlers celebrates every child and the joy babies bring into the world. In English and Plains Cree.

Take a journey to a whimsical land, Where horses gallop and dreams expand. In this poetry book, you'll discover a tale, With rhymes just as playful, without fail. Meet Charlie the horse, a curious one, His adventures, oh boy, they've just begun! From trotting through meadows with flowers so bright, To soaring through skies on a moonlit night. In rhythmic verses and colorful lines, The horses will dance and leave you in binds. From heartfelt odes to joyful prances, You'll giggle and chuckle in delightful trances. So saddle up, dear reader, and open this book, Discover the wonders a horse can...

In a world full of giggles and rhyme, There's a poetry book that's simply sublime. With jokes and riddles, it's a real delight, As you read each page, you'll laugh with all your might! Verse after verse, it's a whimsical spree, With characters funny as can be. From a zany zebra who tap-dances with glee, To a sneaky squirrel who loves a good spree. So put on your thinking caps, and come take a look, As you dive into this laughter-filled book. With rhymes that tickle and jokes that tease, It's a collection that's sure to please! So get ready for giggles, for it's quite a treat, These playful ...

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.

In a whimsical world full of whiskers and wails, Where cats roam freely, they spin epic tales. This charming book, written with rhymes so fine, Shares stories of feline friends in every line. From playful tabbies to siamese with grace, We meet characters with each turning page. Their mischievous antics will surely amuse, As they chase yarn balls and never snooze. With colorful drawings, so vivid and bright, Each poem comes alive, like stars in the night. These enchanting tales, all original and new, Will make cat lovers purr and smile, that's true! So gather 'round, curl up, and give it a ...

When Kai's big sister Jenleaves the family home, Kai knows it's all his fault. His secret burns, but he tells no one, just keeps pulling at tufts of his hair. But in the broadbranches of a wasteland sycamore tree, Kai feels safe and free from his worries. Up there he feels he can be whoever he wants to be. And when a girl called Sky starts climbing Kai's tree, a friendship blossoms...a friendship with the power to heal.

How did the little girl convince her parents to get a pet? Do lizards look good in hats? What happened at the great furball showdown? How long do parrots live? Get ready for this fur-loving edition of Nano Adventures - House Pets featuring 13 rhyming animal stories.