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IL: LG - BL: 3.2 - AR Pts: 1
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"Building, baking, painting, folding, drawing, shaping...making something with your own hands is a special, personal experience. When you take an idea from your imagination and turn it into something real, you'll feel proud of the result and proud of yourself for bringing it to life."--page 2 of cover.
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Would you help a tiny fragile snake?
Fifteen poems explore close encounters with animals … and choosing to respond tenderly. Whether it's helping a hummingbird escape, respecting a bear's habitat, admiring a heron's beauty, or giving way to ants at a picnic, the human response in these poems is to do no harm, and to help whenever possible. The poems follow a seasonal progression, ending with a final poem that imagines where each animal might...
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Santa Claus spreads holiday cheer to a busy principal on Christmas Eve in this clever take on the children's classic.
"'Twas the night before Christmas and all through the town
All the students and teachers had settled right down."
Though everybody else has settled down for a long winter's nap, poor Principal Swell has his hands full. With state-mandated paperwork, computers to fix, bus routes to unknot, not to mention discipline and field trips...
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There is never snow at Christmas on the African plain. It is always hot and the riverbed is nothing but dust. Families sleep on floor mats waiting for Father Christmas, dreaming of relief from the heat. They have come to cherish the simple gifts he always brings. In this adaptation of the Clement C. Moore poem, the Shangaan tribe receives something much more precious than material goods. With a glossary and combination of African languages, this story...
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This illustrated anthology features the celebrated poet's complete works for children-with an introduction by his wife, Paula Sandburg.
As a young father of two daughters, Carl Sandburg noticed that children's literature was still stuck in the traditions of European folklore, centered on princes, princesses and peasants. He wanted to create stories that spoke more directly to American children and their way of life. His first book for children, Rootabaga...
6) Call me Al
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"In this middle-grade novel, eighth-grade student Ali Khan finds that writing poetry--first about his crush, then about what it means to be an immigrant and the anti-Muslim racism around him--helps him discover who he truly is."--
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The Rat in The Van is an amusing story written as a poem. It tells the story of two well-respected, professional rubbish removal men who have quite the dramatic and hilarious adventure when they discover a rat in the van. With relatable characters and a story that reflects the chaos of everyday problems, this is an entertaining read for children and adults alike.
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Classic glazed, chocolate with sprinkles, cream-filled--we all have our go-to doughnuts that we pick to make the perfect dozen. But what about God's box of doughnuts? Does He just pick and choose His favorite? Fried to perfection, topped with just the right amount of frosting and sprinkles? Of course, God would want the very best and most delicious of all the doughnuts.
But what about the stale doughnuts that are always left behind or those doughnuts...
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Embark on an inspiring journey with Winkle, a bewildered periwinkle snail in search of direction. Courageous and hopeful, he begins his pursuit along the seashore. Unlucky encounters beyond the pier will prove themselves futile; however, Winkle prevails. With retreat on his mind, he keeps moving on. Winkle finds salvation after a chance meeting. He is encouraged to look within to discover his own self-worth. In the conclusion of this tale, Winkle...
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This book was created out of love for God and poetry. It teaches the alphabet in a poetic way using rhymes and illustrations of biblical history and ideology. The author's hope is that questions will arise from the curiosity of children that parents can answer for their children, bringing them closer in a relationship with Jesus Christ.
11) Poetry Comics
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"A poetry-filled graphic novel that is powerful in its simplicity." ―Publishers Weekly, Starred Review
"Personal but personable, too, with glints of quiet humor." ―Kirkus Reviews, Starred Review
"Poetry Comics is . . . a sensorial experience that taps into what it means to be human and leaves you inspired to explore, discover, create, and connect." —Aron Nels...
"Personal but personable, too, with glints of quiet humor." ―Kirkus Reviews, Starred Review
"Poetry Comics is . . . a sensorial experience that taps into what it means to be human and leaves you inspired to explore, discover, create, and connect." —Aron Nels...
12) A Rhyme in Time
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Tired of the same old nursery rhymes? Well, move over Pied Piper because Paddy's Old Daddy has arrived!
Welcome to the versed stories of castles, dreams, and nature. Everything that makes our world beautiful in its simplicity. Humorous, lovely prose told with a Scottish flare.
Can you find the music in the life surrounding us?
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"Laughing Limericks: Silly and Funny Poems" is a delightful collection of whimsical limericks designed to tickle the funny bones of elementary and middle schoolers. Packed with clever wordplay, playful rhymes, and hilarious scenarios, this book will have young readers bursting into fits of laughter.With each turn of the page, children will encounter a new batch of amusing limericks that showcase colorful characters, comical situations, and unexpected...
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The fiftieth anniversary edition of the renowned author's poems for children-featuring the original, iconic illustrations.
This collection of boisterous and witty children's poems by Robert Graves-with charming drawings by painter and illustrator Edward Ardizzone-has enchanted generations of young readers. Celebrating its fiftieth anniversary, the original 1964 edition is now available in this beautiful digital reproduction.
These seven timeless...
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The Amazing world of Children's Poetry and thats says it all. Twenty imaginitive poems written for children, each poem tells a short story. There are plenty of different charactors, some old some new for you to love and adore. Another lovely collection of childrens poems to entertain your friends and family or just to read at bedtime.
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Newts playing lutes and striped bandicoots
Floating around under bright parachutes...
Dive into any page of this action-packed book of rhymes, riddles and pictures and be lost for hours. Can you find a flute, a suit or a boot? What about a bed, a thread or a newlywed?
Each rhyme and riddle is a clue to the different creatures, people, places, actions, or things to be found on each page.
Hours of fun for everyone!
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Embark on a poetic journey through the vibrant heart of spring with "Whispers of Spring: A Journey Through Haiku." Designed especially for children aged 3-7, this enchanting collection of 28 haikus captures the essence of spring's beauty, wonder, and renewal. From the first tender buds of green to the playful dances of lambs in the fields, each haiku serves as a window into the natural world, inviting young readers to explore and appreciate the simple...
19) Buckle Pocket
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Buckle Pocket is less for children, and more for the people who read to them. On the surface, it's a silly, nonsensical picture book full of tongue-twisters and rhymes, but watch out for Easter eggs and tongue-in-cheek gags that only older readers will appreciate. Perfect for all ages.
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Avez-vous jamais rêvé d'habiter une île du Pacifique Sud?
Nini et Lolo sont deux enfants mélanésiens nés dans une telle île - l'une des plus belles : une petite île o la nature rêve et le temps s'écoule doucement.
Elle s'appelle l'Ile des Pins.
Laissez soeur et frère, Nini et Lolo, partager leur vie avec vous par le biais des contes et rencontrez en vers de merveilleuses créatures de la mer et de la terre: un être marin plus ancien...
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