Poetry & Nursery Rhymes

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

The Smeds (who are red) never mix with the Smoos (who are blue)....

The practical cats need no introduction, but this stunning new reading by Lemn Sissay brings the poems vibrantly alive to introduce a new generation of children to Eliot's work....

This brilliant collection contains 18 songs from Julia Donaldson, including much-loved fables 'The Hare and the Tortoise' and 'The Fox and the Crow' and action rhymes to enjoy.

In this popular collection, actors Andrew Branch and Anne Rosenfeld perform over 50 fantastic nursery rhymes, from familiar favourites to lesser-known gems, speaking the rhymes aloud and chatting about their meanings....

A collection of six stories from the world of Rachel Bright & Jim Field. Meet a brave lion, two squabbling squirrels, a wandering whale and many more incredible animal characters in these best-loved rhyming tales....

In this imaginative ninja fantasy inspired by the classic nursery rhyme "Jack Be Nimble", cheer on Jack as he sneaks over castle walls, swims through hidden tunnels, and uncovers a secret treasure - all while avoiding detection....

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....

A story that explores the emotional curiosity of an old man who is set in his ways, Mr. McPat’s Journey to Stapville is an honest look at the biases we create towards things in which we have never truly experienced....

The funniest collection of rap, rhyme, riddles and poems you've ever heard....

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.

Finally, Amira is 12. Old enough to wear a toob, old enough for new responsibilities. And maybe old enough to go to school in Nyala - Amira's one true dream...

The breathtakingly beautiful story of one little girl and her five paper dolls....

When Sugarlump the rocking horse longs to see the world, a magical unicorn with a silver horn and sparkling blue eyes grants his wish and turns him into a real horse....

Astronomy-loving Calliope June has Tourette syndrome, so she sometimes makes faces or noises that she doesn't mean to make. When she and her mother move yet again, she tries to hide her TS. But it isn't long before the kids at her new school realize she's different....

Есть на этом свете чудеса! И в одном из чудес- конечно, сказки Пушкина: такие удивительные, такие ЖИВЫЕ, наивно-волшебные, правдиво-реалистичные....

Down in the big construction site, tough trucks work with all their might. But now it's time to say goodnight! Little truck drivers will drift off to sleep to this soothing good-bye to the day....

Join us as we follow the mischievous adventure of "The Little Gingerbread Man" then drift to sleep to the soothing lullaby "Hush, Little Baby" by Jame Ornlamai.

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"....

A laugh-out-loud pirate adventure, perfect for listening to at home, in the car, at bedtime - or any time at all....

A poignant novel in verse about a neurodivergent trans girl with ADHD who plays a computer game to process the isolation of middle school and her relationship to gender—for fans of Too Bright to See by Kyle Lukoff.

Fed up of being ignored by the other animals, Mouse wishes he could roar like Lion. But, as he discovers, even the biggest, bossiest people are scared sometimes...and even the smallest creatures can have the heart of a lion....

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....

Night Monkey and Day Monkey's worlds are as different as … night and day! What one fears, the other loves, what one understands only confuses the other....

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)....

When a child feels left out, makes a mistake, or is called a name that hurts their heart, how can they know their true identity? Bestselling author, spoken-word artist, and thought leader on identity Hosanna Wong reveals that you aren’t defined by what you’ve done or what others think—you’re defined by what God says about you.

If you could be an animal, which one would you be? A firefly, a monkey, a dolphin…? No matter what you choose to be, each animal is special and so are you. Each one of us has a unique gift; that gift is just being the light we are meant to be… ourselves. We are loved for simply being who we are.

Dive into the heartbeat of a cultural revolution with Hip Hop for Our Future, an audiobook that explores the transformative power of hip hop music and its profound impact on generations past, present, and future.

Surround Yourself is a gentle and uplifting story that shows children happiness is not something they have to wait for but something they can choose every day. Award-winning author Mona Liza Santos invites young listeners to slow down, notice the beauty around them, and find joy in life’s simplest moments. Through soft rhymes, children learn how small choices such as the friends they keep, the kindness they share, and the moments they treasure can fill their world with light.

Step into a world of wonder with this enchanting collection of haiku inspired by zoo animals! Every minute of Zoo Haiku: The Magic of the Zoo in 17 Syllables by Michelle Amato, brings a new creature to life through playful, unrhymed poetry and vibrant imagery, capturing the magic of nature in just a few lines. Inside, you’ll find: A collection of playful Haiku capturing the essence of animal life at the zoo. Guidance for writing your own Haiku, perfect for beginners, teachers, homeschool parents and enthusiasts alike.