Showing results by publisher "--Tyson Hanks" in Stories in Verse

In this story the child is invited on a journey into Nature where a discovery is made through observation, vocalization, and communication. The child discovers a ring who believes itself to be a wing. "My Name Is Wing" begins with a child in the great outdoors who notices something round in their vision. The child takes the opportunity to interact, ask questions, and listen actively. The child will learn that asking questions leads to fun adventures, interesting conversations, and positive outcomes.

In this story the child is invited on a journey where honest discourse and communication result in clarity. The child and the main character, Art Fine, get to know each other in the story. The child's observations are voiced and received while Art Fine does the same. "My Name Is Art Fine" begins with a child who is curious about who they are encountering. It becomes clear that the child has questions regarding the information being shared.

In this story the child is invited on a journey to meet a mythical creature named the Need Gnome. The child will engage immediately with the narrator who introduces this unique and mysterious main character. “THE NEED GNOME” offers a standing invitation to the child. The child will learn that this character represents a safe space where stating needs is not only accepted but encouraged. This is a story for all times of the day because its theme is a supportive one.

The story invites the child into Nature where a unique adventure is experienced. The child and the main character, Mountain, get to know each other in this story. The child’s observations are voiced and received while Mountain does the same. “My Name Is Mountain” begins with a child who is curious about what they are encountering. It becomes clear that the child has questions regarding the information being shared. The child has the opportunity to use their words in a clear and concise manner.

In this story the child is invited on a journey where the narrator must find courage to take on a new challenge. The Animal Kingdom characters of Bravery and Bolder are called in to assist and model strength for the child. "The Away Cast” plays on the meanings of the word "cast." It is used as term for the cast of a play and also as a to examine the idea of the fear related to being "cast out." The story unfolds with the narrator auditioning for a play even though it creates some anxiety and discomfort.

In this story the child is invited on a penny day outing. A penny day outing is all about how many fabulous and fun items can be purchased for one-hundred pennies. The child will engage naturally as the narrator shares ideas of how many choices there are for the cost of one-hundred pennies. "The Penny Day Outing” offers a standing invitation to the child. The child will be invited to collect and count coins. This is a opportunity for teaching through entertainment on numerous levels.

In this story the child is invited to visit a very popular and in-demand destination. The narrator explains that the not is all it seems because the brochure over-promised and under-delivered. "The K-OH!” offers a standing invitation to the Child. The Child will be included on a journey to this imaginary place that is made real due to a myth. The myth is that using the word "okay" frequently to describe thoughts and feelings is exceedingly appropriate.

In this story the child is cordially invited to attend the most amazing, colorful, and inclusive event known as the Loon Ball. The Loon Ball is a magical adventure into a world where anything that they can dream of is possible. "The Loon Ball" engages with the child immediately with an invitation to an imaginary fantastical event. The narrator guides the child through all the elements that the Loon Ball encompasses. These elements are colorful, joyful, and playful ideas that come to life for the child to experience.

Discover the magic of bedtime with this enchanting collection of 100 bedtime poems, perfect for soothing young minds and lulling them to sleep. Let these verses become a cherished part of your child's nighttime routine as they embark on a journey into the heart of dreams, imagination, and timeless wisdom.

In this enchanting tale, Larry and Mary encounter a colorful cast of characters, from the flamboyant Colonel McPherson to the regal pharaoh with pneumonia. As they journey through meadows of bougainvillea and witness the power of a tsunami, Larry and Mary teach young listeners the value of friendship, perseverance, and the joy of embracing new challenges. Written in delightful rhymes reminiscent of classic children's literature, Hard to Say It not only entertains but also serves as an educational tool.

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. Making new friends in a new city, a new country, is hard, but joining the gardening and cooking club at school means Isabel will begin to find her way, and maybe she too, will begin to bloom.

The Giggling Goblins’ Guide to Playful Proverbs is a charming book filled with delightful and entertaining stories to explain popular proverbs. Children will learn the meaning and importance of timeless sayings such as "Strike while the iron is hot" and "Don't count your chickens before they hatch." This collection provokes children to think and learn valuable life lessons through eight captivating, rhyming, funny, and exciting stories told by Gilbert and the Giggling Goblins, who provide playful commentary throughout the book.

For the first time, legendary author Jane Yolen gathers the largest single anthology of her poetry celebrating childhood. At home or at school, playing sports or practicing music, enjoying the holidays or delighting in each season, Jane Yolen’s masterful collection shows just how lively it is to be a kid.

Meet Gigantic, the smallest blue whale in the Atlantic. Dwarfed by the other whales, Gigantic keeps to himself, making new friends and perfecting his somersaults and flips in the bay. But one day when Gigantic’s brother, Titan, gets stuck on the sand, it’s down to Gigantic and his smallest sea creature friends to save the day. Can they show it’s possible to be tiny and tough?

«12 сов» - книга СОВместных трудов Андрея Усачева и Галины Дядиной. Это шестая книга, созданная в их соавторстве, или как они сами говорят – СОВавторстве. У каждой совы есть прелестное имя и уникальная история, которая не оставит равнодушными не только детей, но и взрослых!

El ave rara ha nacido en un bosque extraño, pero es ella la que asombra a los demás, para bien o para mal. Ahora, debe buscar su camino y su lugar en el mundo. En esta fábula en verso moderno, los niños descubrirán valores como la amistad, el respeto y la autoestima.

Rachel was a girl who loved science and the sea, books and writing, and all the creatures of the world. Rachel was quiet, a listener by nature. But when she saw problems, she could not remain silent. Some people thought girls shouldn't be scientists or writers. They thought girls shouldn't use their voices to question or challenge, even to protect all the creatures of the world. Luckily Rachel didn't listen to them.

After a year of distance-learning, Emily Sofer finds her world turned upside down: she has to leave the only school she's ever known to attend a public school in Chinatown. For the first time, Emily isn't the only Chinese student around...but looking like everyone else doesn't mean that understanding them will be easy—especially with an intimidating group of cool girls Emily calls The Five. When Emily discovers that her adoptive parents have been keeping a secret, she feels even more uncertain about who she is. A chance discovery of Emily Dickinson's poetry helps her finally feel seen.

A short story about a boy who learns to swim and saves his friends in a pool in a rhyming pattern.

A story about a mad scientist who doesn't believe in love. So he conducts hundreds of experiment to prove the world wrong, but soon finds himself to fall in love. The mad scientist understands it's a feeling that no science experiment can conclude.