Showing titles in Poetry & Nursery Rhymes

Daphne is unbearably sad and adrift. She feels the painful loss of her father acutely and seeks solace both in the security of her local library and the escape her phone screen provides by blocking out the world around her. As Daphne tries to make sense of what has happened she recalls memories of shared times and stories past, and in facing the darkness she finds a way back from the tangle of fear and confusion, to feel connected once more with her friends and family.

The complete rhyme of Mary Had a Little Lamb and it seems to be based upon a real girl by the name of Mary Sawyer (1806 - 1889). She brought a pet lamb to school. An uproar followed. A nephew of the teacher was visiting and wrote a rhyme about the incident. The Redstone School is now in Sudbury, Massachusetts. It is believed to be the schoolhouse mentioned in the nursery rhyme.

The Tooth Fairy audiobook is an extended version of the book. The audiobook features four times the content of the book, with professional music and sound effects. The story is narrated by the author. Entertain your kids in the car or before bedtime with this magical, silly children's audiobook.

Young Mary Oliver was enthralled by nature. In the forest, she wondered about the birds and the lilies and the water in the stream—about all the things that cannot speak yet somehow spoke to Mary. She wondered, too, about poetry, about how words pieced together filled her with light and how some poems felt like they were written just for her. How could this be?

¿Te acuerdas de las canciones que te cantaban cuando eras niño para dormir? Porque no hay momento más dulce que el del beso de buenas noches... te hemos seleccionado algunas de las canciones y juegos de falda más conocidos para cantar y disfrutar con los más pequeños de la casa justo antes de ir a dormir.

The Hunting of the Snark is a whimsical and nonsensical poem by Lewis Carroll about a curious crew of adventurers on a voyage to find the mysterious Snark. Along the way, they encounter absurd situations, strange creatures, and playful language that stretches the imagination. Though the story is fantastical and full of Carroll’s signature wordplay, it is lighthearted and suitable for older children and adults who enjoy clever humor and imaginative storytelling. The poem explores themes of adventure, curiosity, and the joy of puzzling mysteries, rather than focusing on violence or danger.

Poetry for all seasons for young listeners. Includes poems about nature, the landscape, the weather, and children’s experiences of the seasons, from ice cream to Christmas trees. Poems read by legendary Irish novelist Jennifer Johnston, as well as four poems set to music and performed by Irish musician, Enda Reilly. Perfect for children ages 8+.

Making story listening fun with short rhyming stories. Get with the rhythm - children will love them!

Embark on a delightful adventure with The Little Gingerbread Man by George Haven Putnam, a timeless tale of whimsy and charm. When a mischievous Gingerbread Man comes to life, he sets off on a lively journey through the countryside, evading everyone he meets with his quick wit and speedy legs. Along the way, he encounters a cast of colorful characters, each eager to catch him—until a clever fox changes everything.

Popular rhymes make this book a must for every child. Suitable for babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and the nursery or classroom.

A.A. Milne, the beloved author of the Winnie-the-Pooh series, followed up his success to the first two Pooh books, When We Were Very Young and Winnie-the-Pooh, with Now We Are Six, a collection of poems that has become a classic in children's literature.

A fox's quest to search for food, turns out to be a life-changing lesson in how to be good. Follow the mischievous Fox in his journey and enjoy reading about his many encounters with his virtuous neighbors that do not only speak, but love to rhyme. Playful storytelling that rhymes all the way, musical dialogues, entertaining situations, and moral lessons to be learned from every chapter are all guaranteed to make you come back again and again. An instant classic!

Brought to you by Ladybird. Written specifically for bedtime, this story follows Twinkle the unicorn as she finds herself on another night-time adventure. It's Christmas Eve, and Twinkle is too excited to sleep... but someone else is having problems of his own! Can Twinkle help save Christmas...

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.

Join ten adorable penguins for frost-filled fun in this charming rhyming counting adventure! Oh no! Granny Penguin isn't feeling very well so ten little penguins hatch a plan to cheer her up. Can these ten lovable penguins find gifts and bring them back to Granny so they can all play together...

READ BY HARRY ENFIELD. Hilarious, action-packed new title in the bestselling Duck in the Truck series from highly-regarded picture book creator, Jez Alborough. READ BY HARRY ENFIELD. Make way SUPER DUCK is here! Goat is eager to try out his new kite with the help of friends, Sheep and Frog. But...

Join the enchanting journey of mythical creatures as they overcome obstacles and discover the true meaning of friendship and courage in Poetry for Kids. Written in verse, this collection of poems takes you deep into a magical forest where unicorns, dragons, and other fantastic creatures come to life. Each poem tells a unique and heartwarming story that will delight children and inspire them to believe in the power of imagination and the beauty of nature.

Omalvus is a snail who loves to draw with his rainbow-colored slime trail. He is very proud of his beautiful, brightly colored pictures. His peaceful life is one day disrupted by the appearance of a mysterious brown slime that is ruining his colorful drawings. Each day. he creates a new drawing. and each day, when he is not looking, his drawing is destroyed. Oh no! He must find out what or who is responsible for this destruction.

Taut free verse tells the little-known story of the first contraband camp of the Civil War - seen by some historians as the "beginning of the end of slavery in America". One night in 1861, three escaped slaves made their way from the Confederate line to a Union-held fort. The runaways were declared "contraband of war" and granted protection. As word spread, thousands of runaway slaves poured into the fort, seeking their freedom. These "contrabands" made a home for themselves, building the first African American community in the country.

Ten little pumpkins are brought to life by magic dust on Halloween. Can they make their way past ghosts, ghouls and monsters to the Halloween party? Follow the pumpkins as they screech and squelch their way through a weird and wonderful world, packed with sweet and spooky friends.