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An insightful novel in verse about the joys and struggles of a Chicana girl who is a warrior for her name, her history, and her right to choose what she celebrates in life. Celina and her family are bilingual and follow both Mexican and American traditions. Celina revels in her Mexican heritage...

“Hey! Who is that I see? Someone’s in the tub with me! Does he have big eyes for staring? Does he have sharp claws for scaring?” Listen and discover how much fun it is to take a bath with this fun audiobook that uses repetitive words and fun rhymes. Who Is in My Tub? will help children achieve reading success in and outside of the classroom while laying the foundation for a lifetime of reading enjoyment!

Poetry is more than rhyming words on a page. A poem is crafted by carefully selecting each word and rhythm. But how does a poet get started? Finding inspiration is as easy as looking at a picture.

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...

Meet the villagers in this charming rhyming story.

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...

An enchanting story about fairies. What's not to love about these cute big-eyed fairies? Be whisked away to a magical realm with your children as you listen to A Fairy Tale.

A New York Times bestseller and National Book Award winner Jacqueline Woodson, the acclaimed author of Another Brooklyn, tells the moving story of her childhood in mesmerizing verse. Raised in South Carolina and New York, Woodson always felt halfway home in each place. In vivid poems, she shares...

This story is a seasonal treat, a modern, lyrical retelling of the Charles Dickens classic, A Christmas Carol. Eb is a spoiled child who really is not one for caring, and he certainly hates sharing. He is watched over by a very special guardian - the family’s ancient longcase clock, who is bestowed with magic. His name is Grandfather Time. On Christmas Eve, Grandfather Time decides he must teach the boy a lesson.

Inspired by William Blake's work, Nancy Willard has written a book of magical poems about life at an imaginary inn, run by none other than William Blake himself.

This is a collection of offbeat and cheerful poems written by Othen Donald Dale Cummings and narrated by William Turbett. This book is a treasure trove of lyrical and whimsical poetry including: Oh Merry Mockingbird, Three Tigers And A Hot Air Balloon and of course the humorous, An Elephant Is On My House. Kids will love the fifteen adorable poems included in this collection!

A crucial lesson is delivered in this gentle tale about the importance of not letting strangers into school - even if that stranger is just a furry puppy! Author Becky Coyle learned firsthand how a child's trusting innocence can put them in danger in her role as an elementary school resource officer, and she was inspired to create this School Safety series to explain school safety to young children in a fun and engaging way.

Lily has tapped in to a timeless purity of childhood that can't help but warm your heart. Her poems are honest, original, and evocative. This is the experience of life for a young girl growing up in England, expressed with such charm.

Have you ever met Oscar the orgo? He’s a creature you might not know. With a long, thin neck, and only two legs, he tends to hang out in the snow. When Oscar wakes one noisy morning, he is in for a big surprise. More orgo have gathered outside his cozy cave, while their young pups learn what orgo do best.

Have you ever heard of an orgo? They’re a creature you might not know. With long, thin necks, and only two legs, they tend to hang out in the snow. When Oscar the orgo hatches from his egg, it isn't long before he realizes that he can sing. The problem is, once Oscar starts singing, his mum can't make him stop! "A delightful, imaginative rhyming story with Oscar the super cute Orgo." (The Simple Mum) Join Oscar as he discovers why it is so important for him to sing his cheerful tune.

Goodnight Dragon follows the nightly routine of a little dragon. Kids love listening to our little dragon brush his teeth, floss, sharpen his horns, practice breathing fire, and more. This dragon audiobook for kids is a great example of the important things all kids should do before bedtime. The extended audiobook version of this book comes with music and sound effects.

Six-time Coretta Scott King Award winner and four-time Caldecott Honor recipient Bryan Collier brings this classic, inspirational poem to life, written by poet Useni Eugene Perkins. Hey black child, Do you know who you are? Who really are?Do you know you can be What you want to be If you try to...

Five starred reviews! From New York Times bestselling author Ashley Woodfolk, Nothing Burns as Bright as You is an impassioned stand-alone tale of queer love, grief, and the complexity of female friendship. Two girls. One wild and reckless day. Years of tumultuous history unspooling like a thin...

Grammy Award winner and pop culture icon Weird Al Yankovic brings his trademark wit, wordplay, and silliness to a story that explores the timeless question What do you want to be when you grow up? Funny and charming, this is a celebration of creativity and possibility. An Amazon Best...

Here is a delightful look at childhood, written by master poet and storyteller Robert Louis Stevenson. In this collection of 66 poems, Stevenson recalls the joys of his childhood, from sailing boats down a river, to waiting for the lamplighter, to sailing off to foreign lands in his imagination. Tasha Tudor's watercolor paintings evoke a simpler time in the past, and celebrate two of the things she loves most -- children and nature.