Life is all about the small joys and sorrows, the little successes and goof-ups, the people that surround us, and the everyday moments. 24 by 12 is a celebration of these simple snapshots of life. A shopaholic mom, the monster in the kitchen, a stranger at the bus stop, two lovebirds separated forever—meet all of them and many more in this collection of 24 poems that poses the funny with the poignant, the silly with the serious and the mundane with the impossible. Ride the carousel with a ...

Whether it’s slurping up spaghetti or catching some sun at the beach, the everyday wonders celebrated in this collection of poems will appeal to young readers.Cleverly crafted by Mordicai Gerstein, Dear Hot Dog follows three friends from the time they wake up and brush their teeth to when they snuggle up for bed with their favorite stuffed animal. In between playing outside, making crafts, eating their favorite treats, and reading, together they delight in the adventure and...

2009 award winner in children's literature (Reader's Choice Award). Humorous poems that will keep children laughing. If you like Silverstein, you'll love Lewis!

Humorous poems and poem jokes for the younger set (4-7). If you like reading to a child this is the book. You will both have fun!

From forgotten jellybeans to sparking daydreams, Alex's poems, written for primary school age children, are both funny and thoughtful, and aim to spark familiarity and inclusion. And the illustrations from Katy Riddell will focus on the fun and dreamlike quality of the poems' engagement with the natural world.These poems use rhyme, rhythm and free verse and are ideally suited to performance in a school setting, nurturing a love of language, reading, confidence and self-expression.

In this short fable, two swallows tell the story of the fierce Glukimpudge and the one animal brave enough to face her.

Granny's Favorite Tales contains five stories, each with wonderful full-color illustrations that teach children positive values and build self-esteem. The stories include: A Whale of a Tale, Little Red Bunny, Mama's Button Box, Old Gunnywolf, and Hilda, The Little Hill.

Tuck in Tango is a book of Children’s poetry celebrating kids being kids. Kicking off their blankets, playing in forts, chewing with their mouths open, trying to give the dog a bath, bathing an energetic teddy bear and even an occasional fight. There’s never a dull moment with kids around! With colorful, expressive illustrations and simple words for younger readers, children will want to read these poems over and over!

Picture-book maven Jarvis brings his subtle wit and charm to the chapter-book realm with this set of stories about a most endearing pair.Bear didn’t really like the painting. I mean, look at it.But he liked Bird a lot, and it would remind him of her . . .Bear and Bird are best friends, and they spend a lot of time together. They don’t always understand each other, but both agree that all they want is for their friend to be happy. So...

These poems are a fun mix of silliness, adventure, nonsense, and flights of fancy, mixed in with a few life lessons.

The Crazy Untamable, Tamable Tongue is a two-part story narrated by a young boy who takes his readers on a one-day journey. He tells about the day he was lazy with his words, speaking without much consideration or thought. In Part I, the boy engages his readers with the story of how his tongue started growing. In Part II, he goes on to tell about the insightful friend who shows up to help him with his predicament. The two embrace a sweet teachable moment. This updated version of The Crazy ...

In the world of Barry Louis Polisar, live tormented babysitters who won’t come back, pesky siblings, and children who refuse to do as they are told, not to mention various monsters, dinosaurs and a dog that runs off with the school bus driver. This is a brand new edition of some of Barry’s best-loved song lyrics as illustrated poetry complemented by David Clark’s wonderful full-color drawings. Barry’s songs have appeared on numerous award-winning recordings. His early recordings are catalo...