Showing titles in Stories in Verse

When Horace the Elephant turns 11 he celebrates in grand style by inviting his other animal friends to a splendid party. There are games, fine music and the promise of a magnificent feast to come. But little does Horace know that when the time comes for the birthday banquet, a most curious mystery will be revealed.

Originally penned and illustrated by beloved Victorian artist Walter Crane, this enchanting collection takes young listeners (and the young at heart!) on a charming journey through the alphabet, where each letter introduces a familiar friend from traditional nursery lore.

Jasper’s favorite person is his older brother, Callan. They go on fossil-finding missions and stay up late while their parents work nights. Callan even helped Jasper pick out his new name when he came out as trans. But Callan starts to grow distant and leaves for college without taking Jasper on a promised fossil dig. Jasper feels abandoned—and angry. Who needs Callan? He will dig by himself, in his backyard. As he digs, he hears a voice: the bones of a saber-toothed tiger. He’s buried deep, and he wants Jasper to DIG.

When twelve-year-old Estie is expelled from school, she's sent to stay with her aunt in Scotland over the summer. Even though Estie knows what she did was right. Even though nobody, not even her mum, asked to hear her side of the story. Estie's determined to keep her barriers up and stick to herself until the holidays are over. But when she comes across an intricately folded paper bird with a secret message written inside - a message from someone desperate to tell their own unbelieved story - a chord is struck, and Estie can't help but follow the clues to the next piece of artwork.

A girl learns to stand up for herself and embrace the true meaning of home against the backdrop of the Montana wilderness in this heartfelt novel in verse by acclaimed author Joy McCullough. A kestrel is the smallest bird of prey in North America. Kestrel doesn’t feel much like the fierce bird...

Стоит в поле теремок — не высокий, не низенький, а какой надо, в самый раз для разных лесных зверей, которые ищут себе дом. Здесь и лягушка, и мышка, и петушок, и ежик, все живут в теремке дружно и весело. Но что случится, когда в ворота постучат более серьезные товарищи — волк, лиса и гроза леса — медведь? Смогут ли маленькие обитатели теремка защитить свой дом от зубастых гостей?

When the Two Stars Finally Met is a deeply personal and beautifully illustrated story that transcends generations, cultures, and time. Written by Frank Nino IV, this modern-day parable follows the journey of two stars, symbolizing real people, who spend their lives orbiting close but never quite touching… until the moment the universe finally says, “Now.” Told in poetic prose and raw imagery, this is not your average children's book. It's a love story woven from memories of pain, growth, and divine timing.

Join George, a young and courageous explorer with the pluck of a little Indiana Jones, on a very festive quest – to find Father Christmas himself! A boy called George had a magical plan, One Christmas Eve, frosty and bright. As Santa brought presents to him every year, He'd take gifts to Santa...

Sneezy McSneezerson, Grouchy McGroucherson, and Fluffy McFlufferson live in the fanciest pumpkin high atop Pumpkin Ridge, but they are banished by town Elders because they can't get along with each other or anyone else. They must travel to Happy Hollow, home of the mysterious tribe of Nothing Heads, and learn how to live in peace. The trials and tribulations of their adventure force them to look at life in a brand new way that was as old as time itself.

I Love to Take a Bath! is a delightful rhyming bedtime story for babies and toddlers. Follow Nate as he "climbs in the tub to scrub, scrub, scrub!" Adorable rhyming patterns make this a pleasing story for little ones. I Love to Take a Bath! is sure to be a favorite bedtime story for both children and parents!

* A Stonewall Award Honor Book * ALA Notable Book * Bank Street Best Book of the Year * Perfect for fans of Rebecca Stead, Natalie Lloyd, and Jasmine Warga, this beautiful novel in verse explores one girl's struggle to regain her magic after a hurricane forces her to move away from her beloved...

Una novela perspicaz escrita en verso sobre las alegrías y las dificultades de una niña chicana que es una guerrera por su nombre, su historia y su derecho a elegir lo que ella quiere celebrar de la vida. Celina y su familia son bilingües y siguen las tradiciones mexicanas y estadounidenses...

What Can a Mess Make? features sound design and special effects to enhance your listening enjoyment. Listen out for ukulele music and the sounds of crafting! In this adorable rhyming audiobook, two sisters spend their day playing at home and leaving joyful, cozy messes in their wake. Kitchen...

Share, Share, Share! is an emotionally intelligent, rhyming story about a child's reluctance to share and a parent's gentle reminder of the benefits that you experience when you allow others to be involved.

An evocative historical novel in verse about a boy and his family who are forced to flee their home and become refugees after the British Partition of India. Perfect for fans of Other Words for Home. Twelve-year-old Raj is happiest flying kites with his best friend, Iqbal. As their kites soar...

This story takes the form of a poem about a young boy called William who dreams of Santa’s crazy rush to deliver presents for his mom, dad, and his dog, Tessa. Along the way, Santa has a few hitches, but William finds out about the very first Christmas and why we give gifts at this time. William is shown to be a good and thoughtful little boy who lives up to the true spirit of Christmas.

With skin as rich as cocoa and hair that curled with glee, Kai was a little boy as special as could be. He met a red cardinal, perched high on a tree, Its feathers were like flames, a stunning sight to see. The cardinal smiled, his voice kind and sweet, "Little one, colors are what make our world complete." Encouraged by the cardinal's words, Kai continued his quest, He trekked through the forest, feeling eager and blessed.

The family have outgrown their home and the search is on to find a better one. But can they find the perfect fit? Its not going to be easy! Just as they are about to give in, a fairytale surprise awaits them and they get far more than they ever expected.

Longlisted for the National Book Award 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 illustrated middle grade novel in verse “full of vulnerability and hope” (Booklist, starred...

In this story the child is invited on a journey to a magical enchanted forest known as a glen. The narrator’s excitement about the discovery of this special place rings through each step of the journey and will immediately engage the child. “The Glen of Way Back When” offers a standing invitation to the child. It is a playful place where skipping to peace is always available to the child. The narrator states this plainly at the end of the book for the child to absorb.