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This memorable poem demonstrates both incredible love and incredible greed. Hard hearts will yearn for the children who truly lose everything. A classic poem narrated by Glenn Hascall.

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

The New York Times Best Seller For the first time ever, 75 beloved songs from Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood and The Children's Corner are collected in this charming treasury, sure to be cherished by generations of children as well as the millions of adults who grew up with...

Did you know that Paul Laurence Dunbar originated such famous lines as "I know why the caged bird sings" and "We wear the mask that grins and lies"? From his childhood in poverty and his early promise as a poet through his struggles to find acceptance as a writer and his tumultuous romance with his wife, to his immense fame and his untimely death, Dunbar's story is one of triumph and tragedy.

All children love this traditional rhyme, and singing along will help to develop number skills.

The Christmas Stories and Poetry by George MacDonald is a heartwarming and spiritually enriching collection of holiday tales and poems by the celebrated Scottish author George MacDonald. This anthology includes a selection of his most cherished works, such as "The Gifts of the Child Christ," "A Christmas Carol," "A Christmas Prayer," "Christmas Meditation," and more. George MacDonald's writings are known for their profound spiritual insights and the timeless moral lessons they convey. In this collection, he brings the magic and wonder of Christmas to life through his storytelling and poetry.

Bumble: The Bee Who Couldn't Fly. Bumble is the cutest bug you'll ever meet, but he can't fly. Granny bumblebee helps little Bumble overcome his fear of flying and restore his self confidence. He goes from teased to hero in this fun loving adventure. Bumble: Beetle Invasion. Bumble must help fight off the Beetle King and his army, who want to invade the hive and take their honey. Bumble: Chicken Tales. Bumble tells the baby bees a story about the chickens who live across the road. Watch out for that rooster! A three audiobook series your children will love.

Bumble is the cutest bug you'll ever meet, but he can't fly. Granny bumblebee helps little Bumble overcome his fear of flying and in restoring his self-confidence. Bumble goes from teased to hero in this sweet tale that your children will love. Bumble can now contribute to the hive by gathering pollen and making honey.

From the beloved author of "Winnie The Pooh" comes a delightful collection of poems told from the perspective of a child around the age of six. From the friendly adventures of Christopher Robin and Pooh to the curiosity of Elizabeth Ann, this book explores a variety of themes, including but not limited to The bittersweetness brought about by the holiday season, identity exploration, and the joys of friendship.

Christmas is a time for giving—not falling down chimneys! Santa’s favorite time of the year is the night before Christmas. Delivering wondrous gifts and making children happy brings warm feelings to his heart. But when he loses his balance on a roof and tumbles down a chimney on his butt, then on his head, he is faced with an incredible dilemma....

The inspiring story of Rumi’s journey from a young refugee to a renowned poet shows how his childhood helped shape his poetry. Young Muhammad adores his home, and he loves waking up each day to the sound of birds singing. His father encourages him to keep singing through happy days as well as...

Dare to listen to this audibook and you'll find ticks, mosquitos, stingrays, elephants, jellyfish, and the particularly sucky lamprey. Sixteen slurpy poems from Jane Yolen and Heidi E.Y. Stemple introduce a suction-filled selection of animals and spotlight these stupendous suckers.

Young children will love to listen to over 20 classic nursery rhymes coupled with authentic sound effects and lively music. “Humpty Dumpty,” “Little Miss Muffet,” “Jack and Jill,” “Mary Had A Little Lamb,” “Georgie Porgie,” “Old Mother Hubbard,” “Mary, Mary Quite Contrary,” “Wee Willie Winkie,” and others will help young listeners learn early literacy skills necessary for school success.

During a visit to her grandma's house, a young girl discovers a box of poems in the attic - poems written by her mother when she was growing up. Her mother's family often moved around the United States and the world because her father was in the air force. Over the years her mother used poetry to record her experiences in the many places the family lived. Reading the poems and sharing those experiences through her mother's eyes, the young girl feels closer to her mother than ever before.

A poignant novel in verse about a Hmong girl losing and finding home in the aftermath of the Vietnam War. For fans of Jasmine Warga and Veera Hiranandani. "As gripping as it is informative and as beautiful as it is heartbreaking, A Year Without Home does what all great books do: spark curiosity...

In this rollicking, rhyming book, a pair of siblings who are supposed to be in bed discover a jazz band playing in their basement.

This anthology of thirty-five children's poems was first published in 1927. It is the second collection by Milne of children's poetry, following When We Were Very Young, which was released in 1924. Now We Are Six is notable for the appearance of the lovable bear, Winnie the Pooh who is featured in several poems and whose adventures are described in the Winnie The Pooh and The House at Pooh Corner.

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.