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Meet the villagers in this charming rhyming story.

Quizás sea poco esperado para el lector frecuente encontrarse con un libro de poesía de Pablo Marchetti, como el amor. En realidad, lo raro sería encontrar en la poesía de Marchetti algo distinto de lo que aparece en El amor. Tal como afirma Elsa Drucaroff en uno de los prólogos, "poesía...

Learn more about haiku, which are short poems, written in a style created in Japan more than 400 years ago.

From bubbles in the bath, to teddy bears in bed—it's all the things I like!

This sweet rhyming story shows different ways to hide.

Pocos poetas poseen una voz tan personal, poderosa e influyente como Walt Whitman. Así lo afirma Juan Marqués en su presentación: "el poeta de West Hills consiguió, sencillamente, decirlo todo. Whitman inauguró un mundo, afirmó o insinuó en él todo lo que deseaba o necesitaba afirmar o...

Celebrate the slips and slides and swims and glides of delightful penguins in poetry and song.

In this enchanting children’s book, young listeners embark on a delightful journey through vibrant verses that spark creativity and inspire imagination. Through whimsical rhymes and playful rhythms, children are encouraged to explore the depths of their surreal imagination, fostering language development, emotional expression, and cognitive growth.

Four funny tales and a poem for very young children who love dogs. See their eyes light up and hear them giggle! You might well giggle yourself! The stories are gentle and happy. The companion book to 'Cat-apult' for children who adore cats.

If you think poems about nature are all pretty flowers and rainbow sunsets, this book is not for you. If you can’t handle giant whale farts, turn back right now. If you don’t want to know how lobsters pee, do not read one word further. Seriously, if you open this book, you’re going to find out the disgusting truth about where honey comes from!

A children's book of poetry by Eileen Moynihan about wild flowers and trees found in Ireland, with Irish names added. The magical cover is by Dan Flynn, photographed by Sally Martin. A book to treasure and keep.

A kaleidoscope of children’s poems designed to give children visibility of the realism of the world in which they live. Honest, but not harsh; realistic, but always hopeful. Adeola creates a safe environment for children to truly discover the facets of life.

What would it be like to live in the future? Or underwater? What would you do if you could go back in time? Or be a cat? Or a blood cell? What would happen if a monster ate every letter of the alphabet? In this extraordinary collection of brand new poems, beloved writer and former Children's Laureate Michael Rosen will make you laugh, make you smile, make you think, and take you out of this world. Beautifully illustrated throughout by acclaimed artist Ed Vere, this is a book to treasure and share – a perfect introduction to poetry for readers of all ages.

"Goethe war kein "Kinderdichter", aber er war ein Dichter auch für Kinder. Auch wenn Goethe heute manchem fern zu sein scheint - seine Lebensnähe drückt sich aus in Versen und Worten. Das Dramatische, das Heitere, das Abenteuerliche, ja Gruselige, an dem Kinder sich und ihre Sicht der Dinge und der Welt erproben, muss nicht kindertümelnd daherkommen. Wahrhaft muss es sein, dann wird es wirken. Und wer schrieb klarer, wahrhaftiger, plastischer als Goethe? Durchaus mit Anspruch, aber ohne pädagogischen Zeigefinger.

Miracles is an inspiring collection of poetry from Children's Laureate Wales (2021-23) Connor Allen.

Listen, my children, and you shall hear Of the midnight ride of Paul Revere. So begins the classic poem of devoted patriot Paul Revere's midnight ride on April 18, 1775. Henry Wadsworth Longfellow wrote the poem in 1860 as a tribute to the revolutionary hero who rode his horse through Medford, Lexington, and Concord to warn the American patriots that the British were coming to attack.