Showing results by publisher "----RM Alexander" in Stories in Verse

When Sam awakes to find her stuffed toys lying in every corner of her room, she is sure that they have had an argument in the night. Will she be able to help Hop, Pig and Fluff solve their squabbles so that everyone can get a good night's sleep? Join Sam and her soft, cuddly friends in this fun...

A soft and gentle rhyming story book about a toddler who is waiting for Santa.

"A Visit from St. Nicholas", routinely referred to as "The Night Before Christmas" and "Twas the Night Before Christmas" from its first line, is a poem first published anonymously under the title "Account of a Visit from St. Nicholas" in 1823. Authorship has been attributed to Clement Clarke Moore, who claimed authorship in 1837, but it has also been suggested that Henry Livingston Jr. may have written it.

One cold dark night when Sam can't sleep, her mum suggests that she counts some sheep. But how can she count them when one of the sheep can't jump over the fence? Join Sam and her flock in this frolicking, rhyming farmyard tale as they try to help little sheep find a way over the fence...

A young girl learns about the wonders of nature in this rhyming poem.

This adventure of learning to be brave in a big world takes the listener on a whimsical journey to repair Little Miss Peep’s, dearest friend's squeaker. As Miss Peep is learning to be courageous in the land of giant feet she meets new friends and discovers new things along the way.

Gilligren was an orphan and lived with an uncle and aunt who were very unkind to him. They cuffed him and scolded him upon the slightest provocation, and made his life very miserable indeed. Gilligren never rebelled against this treatment, but bore their cruelty silently and with patience, although often he longed to leave them and seek a home amongst kinder people.

Within the hollow wall of an old brick mansion, away up near the roof, there lived a family of mice. It was a snug little home, pleasant and quiet, and as dark as any mouse could desire. Mamma Mouse liked it because, as she said, the draught that came through the rafters made it cool in summer, and they were near enough to the chimney to keep warm in wintertime.

George and Ray and a Game of Chess is a fun children's story about the misadventures of a blind old rabbit and his scheming friend the hedgehog. It is a story in verse, full of nonsense, with a message about appreciating your friends and always being kind. It is a fun story to listen to. I hope you enjoy the very silly and playful “George and Ray and a Game of Chess”.

Archie’s life--and the whole world--is turned upside down by Covid-19. Suddenly there are no more Friday night dinners out, no more going to school, no more hanging out with friends...Archie can't help but feel more alone than ever before. While everyone else seems to be adapting to their new normal just fine, it's like Archie is permanently on mute, unable to find the words to describe how he feels--and sometimes, unable to find someone who will listen.

Роман Сеф (1931–2009 гг.) — детский поэт, драматург, сценарист и переводчик. Склонность к сочинению стихов пробудилась в будущем поэте ещё в раннем детстве. Став старше, Р. Сеф пронёс любовь к стихосложению, не смотря на то, что сменил множество профессий. Под наставничеством К. Чуковского, который очень высоко оценивал талант поэта, Р. Сеф стал писать стихи для детей. В книгу Ключ от сказки вошли такие знаменитые произведения поэта, как: "Чудо", "Я сделал крылья и летал...", "На свете всё на всё похоже...", "Храбрый цветок", "Необычный пешеход" и многие другие.

Nei racconti di Gianni Rodari l’immaginazione segue un metodo molto semplice e – a giudicare dai risultati – infallibile: un nome di città suggerisce una rima, questa rima suggerisce una situazione paradossale, questa situazione viene sviluppata in un racconto che la porta alle ultime conseguenze, e il gioco è fatto.

Rather than focusing on going to bed—and what kid wants to think about going to bed?—this book explores all of the dreamy, wonderful, strange things the next day might bring. Whimsical, witty, and hopeful, Tomorrow Most Likely is a revolutionary rewriting of a classic goodnight book from bestselling author Dave Eggers and award-winning illustrator Lane Smith.

From breakbeat poet and playwright Idris Goodwin and celebrated artist Lorraine Nam comes a whimsical, irresistible rhyming read-aloud empowering kids to embrace their imagination. Perfect for fans of The Year We Learned to Fly and Boxitects. It seems your home is just walls, windows, and doors...

A rhyming story about getting dressed to go outside.

Until she finishes her laundry, Anna won't be chased away by an ice troll!

Learn all about all the different ways you can sit with this rhyme.

Here comes the fearless granny gang, The youngest eighty-two. They leap down from their granny van, And there’s nothing they can’t do! Through wonderfully rhythmical writing Judith Kerr OBE shows us that there is a lot more to this gang of grey-haired grannies than meets the eye! Full of charm and laugh-out-loud fun, this is a must for every child.

There was a young boy called Terrified Tim. Wherever he went, fear followed him. Will Tim find a way to overcome his fear? Listen to Calm Islands magical story told in beautiful rhyming verse and sounds that bring the story to life. Tim and his pet parrot embark on a journey through Calm Island, meeting friendly characters who teach the tools he seeks, to help ease his fears and worries. Through the story of Calm Island, Children (and adults) are introduced to the art of Meditation, Mindfulness and Breathing Techniques; building resilience and creating a state of calm.

A powerful debut novel in verse about a neurodivergent seventh grader who dreams of traveling to the stars one day. A School Library Journal Best Book of the Year “This story is about a boy who is certain of his own magic in the midst of the doubtful adults around him. A kid who knows not even...