Kategoria BISAC: Juvenile Fiction >> Poetry (see also Stories in Verse)

Young Jorgito has come to live in the Mission District of San Francisco, but he hasn't forgotten the unique beauty of El Salvador. In his first collection of poems for children, poet Jorge Argueta evokes the wonder of his childhood in rural El Salvador, a touching relationship with a caring father, and his confusion and delight in his new urban home. We glimpse the richness of Jorgito's inner world and dreams--the movie in his pillow. Artist Elizabeth Gomez perfectly captures the indigenous beauty of El Salvador, the sadness of the war, and the joy of family reunion in San Francisco. Her...

It's time for turkey The parade is about to start. The pumpkin pie is in the oven. The whole family is gathered around the table. And everybody wants to pull the wishbone From Children's Poet Laureate Jack Prelutsky comes a scrumptious helping of twelve Thanksgiving poems to enjoy every day of the year

A young boy dreams that -all humans / and all living / beings / come together / as one big family / of the Earth.- So begins this delightful bilingual collection of poems by Francisco X. Alarcon. As we travel through the boy's colorful universe, we learn about his family and community working together and caring for each other and the world in which they live. Neighbors help repair adobe homes. The boy and his family share old photographs, tend their garden, and pamper Mama who -works day and night.- Tribute is paid to those who toil in the fields, and to Cesar Chavez. Most of all, we see...

"Will you walk into my parlor," said the Spider to the Fly....
This enduring verse from Mary Howitt dates back to the nineteenth century, but its warning--to beware the wiles of flattery--remains as relevant as ever. Celebrated artist Tony DiTerlizzi, drawing inspiration from his love of classic Hollywood horror movies of the 1920s and 1930s, shines a cinematic spotlight on a quintessential cautionary tale.
In commemoration of...

Kate Greenaway's book 'Marigold Garden: Pictures And Rhymes' was originally published in 1885, it contains many nursery rhymes and tales together with her beautiful illustrations. Many of the earliest children's books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. Pook Press are working to republish these classic works in affordable, high quality, colour editions, using the original text and artwork so these works can delight another generation of children. About the Illustrator: Kate Greenaway (1846-1901) was one of the...

Misunderstood by those in his neighborhood for years, he earned the nickname Mr. Mischievious by his mysterious and reclusive ways. He doesn't come out of his house much at all, so when he is seen, it is assumed by his odd behavior that he must be up to something.

One day, when Mr. Mischievious gets tired of the boredom of being cooped up in his house, he steps outside and shares his unknown artistic talents upon his neighborhood - causing chaos, confusion, and FUN

THE DEViOUS MR. MISCHIEViOUS is filled from start to finish with humorous and colorful illustrations guaranteed...

A Children's Fantasy Book with Poetry, a Dragon, and Adventure
An Exciting Read Along

Mad Maggie and Richard the Dragon meet with their friend, Winston. They soon deal with the issues that come up when there are three people in a group of friends and one member of the group feels left out. Read along as Richard the Dragon learns about accepting change and that it is possible to have more than one best friend.