Showing titles in Stories in Verse

Five little pumpkins are sitting quietly on a gate until...night falls and they are joined by a cast of creepy characters - witches, spiders, bats, frogs and ghosts - all determined to cause plenty of Halloween mischief. What a terrific treat! 

A powerful novel in verse from Newbery and Pura Belpré Award-winning author Margarita Engle about the friendship between a young girl and the poet Gabriela Mistral that leads to healing and hope for both of them. Cuban-born eleven-year-old Oriol lives in Santa Barbara, California, where she...

American pioneers decimated the virgin forests and tamed the wilderness to create homes and farms. This is a verse tale of how an old timer Caleb was taught his errors the hard way. Written by William Clark, who worked with these early tools through the age of the horse and the tractor to the modern harvester. The authenticity shines through like sunlight from a dappled canopy. A story for now from someone fading into the past.

Wenn kleine Sternlein müde blinzeln, ist genau die richtige Zeit für ein schlummerschönes Gutenachtlied. Hier sind die beliebtesten Schlaflieder für ein liebevolles Abendritual vereint, traumhaft schön gesungen und gespielt von Rainer Bielfeldt. Damit schläft es sich garantiert sternchenschnell ein.

Diese Auswahl an zauberhaften Liedern und Reimen widmet sich ganz den Hexen, ihrer magischen Welt und starken Mädchen. Mit Sprachspielen und Reimen wird das Sprachgefühl ganz nebenbei gefördert und lustige und freche Lieder laden zum Tanzen und Mitsingen ein. Die ruhigeren Lieder animieren kleine Hexen, sich in zauberhafte Welten zu träumen.

This book includes three cute books that tell the story of two very unique animals, and how they learn to celebrate what makes them different. This book contains Sam the Speedy Sloth, The Adventures of Sam the Speedy Sloth: Playtime in the Rainforest, and Gia the Not Giant Giraffe.

Two couch potatoes stuck in their ways...A sudden urge to try new things...As Masha the Mash Potato and Frenchie the French Fry venture further from the security and comfort of their couch, what could possibly go wrong? Join them in their journey of discovery, as they move away from their comfort zone in the pursuit of new experiences.

Babies to age seven love this rhyming drawing book. A perfect gift! "I hug you when a baby with your cute cuddly self, so soft and sweet-smelling and cuter than an elf." Hugs grabs kids' attention, and they love hearing the poem that matches their age.

A Bear in There is the story many children live every night. It is about children's fear of the dark and the monsters they imagine come out of hiding as soon as the lights go out. A Bear in There is intended to show children that they have nothing to fear and that the toys they sometimes think become scary after dark, aren't really scary.

Light in the Enchanted Forest is an interactive poetic book about living love. The story begins as a community of bugs agree to upgrade their forest. They decide to live their love and equality. First, the bee, then the ant, and finally the spider have challenges that come up that they work through. This book gives the opportunity for dialogue between parents and children about how to take everyday challenges and turn them into something great.

The Rhyming Tales of Mimi the Moon Princess: The Making of a Princess captivates listeners with a tale of young Mimi, a 10-year-old girl, and her new friend, Chandra, a lonely little buck from the nearby woods. Although Mimi has never seen a deer and Chandra has never seen a girl, their purity and innocence draw them together in the joys of fun and frolic.

This audiobook is a compilation of humorous short story poems that will keep the entire family laughing with each delightful tale set in easy to follow rhyme and verse. The inventive and creative wordplay will leave both adults and youngins in anxious anticipation of what's in store as they listen for more. Although these poems will help early listeners, they have already been enjoyed by thousands of adults. From toddlers to grandparents, from the listener to the teller of these tales, you will want to visit these stories again and again.

On a hot and humid afternoon, there's laughter in the air. The swift wind licks the tallest trees and ruffles golden hair. The soft clouds float across the sky and slowly turn to grey. A roaring rumble can be hear from very far away. What is making that rumbling sound in the sky? And why have the clouds changed color? What amazing things will Oskar find out about the sun and the earth?

Out of the darkness, and etched into space, a star takes a breath and falls from its place, trailing a luminous light in its wake. Oskar sits up as the light disappears, behind the old gum trees, and the magic appears. Has it fallen near the dam for him to find? What treasures have fallen from the sky for Oskar to find when he wakes up? Follow Oskar on an adventure with Daddy to see if there really are some moon rocks hidden there!

As Earth's only magical kingdom defends against ruthless invaders, a darkening sun now threatens to destroy them all. Each side seeks the magical relic with the power to counter the threat. But disaster is coming, and time is fading faster than sunlight.

Una meravigliosa raccolta di filastrocche da ascoltare... Più di 60 filastrocche da poter imparare!

I Dreamed You is a love poem, a testament to the gift that every child is to those who care for him or her and to the unbreakable bond between them. I Dreamed You gives a voice to the feelings so difficult to express and so important to share. Award-winning and beloved children's author Justine Avery thoughtfully, reverently expresses the sentiments behind welcoming a child into our lives, whether we're a grandparent, adopting parent, step-parent, sibling, or anyone else blessed with a cherished young one.

Created by Colorful Family, a publishing company focused on creating books for LGBT families, Daddy, Daddy, Is It True? is a short story for toddlers and young children. It focuses on a child asking their daddy a ton of questions about fantasy animals. This book is a great way for children to learn about colors and animals. It also allows for children of gay parents to see their own home life represented.

A fun book about opposites. Catchy tune-in-rhyme. A great way to introduce the concept.

Inspired by nature and healthy food, Gnomer’s Corner is a place of magic mixed with reality. Written to entertain and teach, this book has rhyme, lessons, and challenges. Fun to listen to, Gnomer’s Corner is full of warmth and life. A story written to introduce children to gardening.

This book for babies is dedicated to the warriors who go out each day and battle the virus just for us. Watch the strangely isolated world through baby's eyes as she begins to rhyme.

Inspired by the flight of the majestic black raven, Acorn has big dreams of touching the sky, grasping at the moon, and towering as a guardian of the forest. His epic journey teaches the young and the young-at-heart, a universal lesson about uncertainty, self-discovery, resilience, and becoming.

This is an audiobook about a child's jobs and responsibilities within their household. It also includes some of the jobs his parents hold within the household. The story is short and fun. The words are fun and challenging for beginning listeners and have cool rhymes. My Job in the House is the first audiobook of the series to be published by Dr. Jones. It is designed to be listened to by younger listeners but can be appreciated by all ages.

King Leo and the Feast is a delightful story of a cat named King Leo who decides to serve a magnificent feast. Invitations are sent far and wide, but those who accept are quite a surprise! Come to the king's table, where pink kangaroos and tangerine lions sit side by side, where all are called to come and to eat. Welcome to the world of King Leo!

Роберт Иванович Рождественский (1932-1994) - один из самых известных поэтов XX века, на его стихи написаны памятные нам песни: "Эхо любви," "Мгновения", "Погоня", "За того парня" и многие другие. Откройте для себя и ваших малышей замечательный цикл детских стихов Алёшкины мысли. Сложен он в 1989 году и посвящён внуку поэта Алексею.

В сборник Русская поэзия для детей вошли стихотворения знаменитых русских писателей, которые изучаются в школе по программе для начальных классов.

Bizzy (Santa’s “Right Hand Man”) is a great organizer. He not only convinces S. C. (Santa Claus) to let the depressed Izzy Elves go on a much-needed vacation, but he finds a perfect holiday spot where they can blend in - Santa Claus Lane. What he doesn’t plan on, however, is the other elves calling him “bossy boots”, or two smart boys, Henry and Miles, recognizing the Izzies despite their disguises.

The Spirit Within is a poem designed to empower a child to be true to themselves. Music and dance are used as symbols of the individual spirit and personal expression, but the concept can be applied to anything a child is interested in. An audiobook that will plant the seed of not succumbing to peer pressure and realizing your personal dreams.

Lily the limpet lives happily in a rock pool. When Billy and Gran go to the beach they accidentally take the stone she lives on. Join Lily as she tries to find her way home. A beautiful tale of life by the sea.

A day at the circus! Oh my! So many things to see! So many things to do! Clowns and Ferris wheel rides, tents and trapeze artists. A Day at the Circus takes a look at all those wonderful experiences that happen at a sunny day at the circus.

A story about a young boy who tries to be liked by everyone. However he has a problem, Everything he speaks is spoken in rhyme which means that it is very hard for people to understand him and he gets a little annoyed. He hopes that there will be at least one person out there that would be nice to him.

A family moves into a new home. The disabled daughter, Kayleigh, is kept awake at nights by noises from under the tree in their garden. She investigates one night and is amazed at what she finds. She makes strange new friends and is soon partying with them at night too. Even when tragedy strikes a friend the happiness cannot end and ultimately a miracle occurs which makes Kayleigh able to walk. The Tickle Tree was inspired by a tree in a park where we take our daughters to play.

Arty's unique journey is chronicled as he must quickly navigate the vast differences between the complexities of his new life and responsibilities in "The Office" and life on the home desktop. More than just a pen, Arty is mentored along the way by his childhood guardian and coworker Stan Sharply. As Arty gets orientated to his new role, he experiences so many highs and lows, with Stan there to help Arty navigate it all.

Imaginative, meaningful rhyming animal stories. The ideal book for parents, grandparents, children, and millennials. Linguistic, witty inventiveness on the order of Jabberwocky and the Owl and the Pussycat to tickle the mind and imagination of children and adults of all ages. Somewhere between the North and South Poles, you will find furry and feathered friends who are wacky, whimsical, and wise. And just like people, some of these very special critters are a wee bit confused.

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!

There is much to enjoy. Phil Huffy has created a delightful collection of short verses that are sure to entertain and amuse. His thoughtful and lively reading of these wonderful poems will be a treat to the ears, both big and small! Subjects include bears on a date, backward shoes, family vacations, flying spaghetti, and snow days.

Baby Duck did just what all babies do. He grew, and he grew, and he grew, and he grew! When her mysteriously enormous egg hatches, a mother duck must figure out what to do with her dino-sized duckling in this charming rhyming adventure that will make your imagination take wing!

There’s trouble in the garden! The citrus fruits have decided they need more room for their trees, and the soft garden beds look like the perfect spot to steal. How will the leafy greens defend themselves against these sour invaders?

Some needs are special, they’re not like the rest. They may leave a scar upon your chest. You may look different, have a tube, a scar. But all these things are not who you are. Even though she has a rare syndrome and some major health issues, Lucy is so much more than her “special needs”. Lucy wants you to know that in so many ways she is just like you - special indeed! Lucy’s story is a powerful voice for children with special needs, disabilities, and illnesses.

Tally McNally is an alley cat who loves to tally! He keeps track of all sorts of contests - who wins the most races, who is the tallest, who can climb the most trees, and more. When the results are counted up, Tally is always the winner. One rainy day, Tally competes to become the “wettest cat”. But he goes too far and gets into a jam. Will his friends - who lose to him tally after tally - find a way to save him?