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All the broken pieces: a novel in verse
By Ann E. Burg. 2009
Matt Pin was nine when he was airlifted out of Vietnam in 1975 and adopted by an American couple. Two…
years later Matt is still haunted by a terrible secret from his war-torn past, one that his new parents and Vietnam veterans help him confront. For grades 5-8. 2009Alone
By Megan E. Freeman. 2021
Perfect for fans of Hatchet and the I Survived series, this harrowing middle grade debut novel-in-verse from a Pushcart Prize–nominated…
poet tells the story of a young girl who wakes up one day to find herself utterly alone in her small Colorado town. When twelve-year-old Maddie hatches a scheme for a secret sleepover with her two best friends, she ends up waking up to a nightmare. She's alone—left behind in a town that has been mysteriously evacuated and abandoned. With no one to rely on, no power, and no working phone lines or internet access, Maddie slowly learns to survive on her own. Her only companions are a Rottweiler named George and all the books she can read. After a rough start, Maddie learns to trust her own ingenuity and invents clever ways to survive in a place that has been deserted and forgotten. As months pass, she escapes natural disasters, looters, and wild animals. But Maddie's most formidable enemy is the crushing loneliness she faces every day. Can Maddie's stubborn will to survive carry her through the most frightening experience of her life?A is for oboe: The orchestra's alphabet
By Lera Auerbach. 2022
This deeply imaginative and entertaining poetry collection details the pleasures of the orchestra, from strong-willed A to satisfied Z .…
Two widely acclaimed poets—one a composer and classical pianist as well—have come together to create this extraordinary portrait of the orchestra in all of its richness and fascination, using the structure of the alphabet in a way that's entirely new and delightful. A is for the first note you hear as you take your seat in the concert hall, played by the headstrong oboe. B is for the bassoon, "the orchestra's jester, complaining impatiently through his nose." And C is for the conductor, "like the captain on the bridge of a great ship, navigating the composer's musical charts." Onward the text goes, soaring in reverie and making thought-provoking observations while not taking itself too seriously—illuminating all the various details that flow together to create the nourishing experience of playing or listening to music. * This audiobook contains a downloadable PDF detailing information about the musical excerpts included in the audiobookThis is a gift for you
By Emily Winfield Martin. 2021
A stunning companion to the best-selling and beloved The Wonderful Things You Will Be , this book celebrates how we…
say "I love you" with gifts as heartfelt as a daisy, as magical as a dream, and as comforting as a place to belong. It is a poetic tribute to the simple joys of life and nature, and a reminder that the greatest gift we have is time spent together. The gift of quiet and the gift of loud, your hand in my hand out in a crowd. New York Times bestselling author Emily Winfield Martin joyously and thoughtfully shares the different ways of giving and loving. Like a beautifully wrapped gift, life's every day moments are precious: in both the little things and the big things, we can all find wonder. From a feather, to a hug, to a sunset, this book captures these gifts within its pages to remind readers how much they are loved, and how incredible this world we share is. A meaningful gift for any occasion or holiday, and a stand-out for birthdays, graduations and other milestones, with its loving and inspiring message: "But this is a gift, here, just you and me." This Is a Gift for You is perfect for little ones (and those who read to them!) who love The Wonderful Things You Will Be and are looking for more magic, inspiration, and unconditional love from the pen and paintbrush of Emily Winfield MartinJorge Luis Borges (Cuando los grandes eran pequeños)
By Georgina Lázaro León, Graciela Genovés. 2009
En un pequeño universo de patios y jardines, balcones y libros, el joven Jorge vive en el mundo de la…
imaginación con su hermana Norah y descubre el poder de la literatura. Parte de la colección Cuando los Grandes Eran Pequeños. Para los grados K-3The tree that time built: a celebration of nature, science, and imagination (Poetry Speaks Experience #0)
By Mary Ann Hoberman, Linda Winston, Barbara Fortin. 2009
Anthology of poems for nature lovers with subjects ranging from dinosaurs to earthworms and fossils to butterflies. Poets include William…
Blake, Emily Dickinson, Carl Sandburg, and Valerie Worth. Features eighteen poets reading their own work. For grades 3-6 and older readers. 2009¡Muu, moo!: rimas de animales = animal nursery rhymes
By Alma Flor Ada, F. Isabel Campoy, Vivi Escriva. 2010
A selection of Spanish-language animal-themed nursery rhymes and English poetic renderings. Based on traditional folklore from Spain, Mexico, Puerto Rico,…
Argentina, and Central America. Includes "El Gallo Espolón," "El Burro," "Los Sapitos," "Cri-Crí," and "La Lechuza." A bilingual book in Spanish and English. For preschool-grade 2. 2010A house is a house for me
By Mary Ann Hoberman. 2007
Things can be homes for many other things if you think about it. This early poem by the 2008 U.S.…
Children's Poet Laureate talks about the many homes around us, from barns for animals and barrels for pickles to books for stories. For grades K-3. National Book Award. 1978My grandpa's Battleship Missouri tour
By Jeff Langcaon. 2007
During career month at school, a young girl's grandfather volunteers to show the class around the USS Missouri and explain…
how he was stationed on the ship that played a big part in history. For grades K-3The wonderful things you will be
By Emily Winfield Martin. 2015
Illustrations and simple, rhyming text reveal a parent's musings about what a child will become, knowing that the child's kindness,…
cleverness, and boldness will shine through no matter what, as will the love they share. For preschool-grade 2Golden girl
By Reem Faruqi. 2022
From the award-winning, ALA Notable author of Unsettled and Lailah's Lunchbox, this is a captivating coming-of-age middle grade novel in…
verse about seventh grader Aafiyah Qamar, a Pakistani American girl who hatches a special plan to help her family but finds that doing what's right isn't always easy. For fans of The Thing About Jellyfish and Clean Getaway, this is a heartfelt, soul-searching story with laughter, hope, and lessons learned. Seventh grader Aafiyah loves playing tennis, reading Weird but True facts, and hanging out with her best friend, Zaina. However, Aafiyah has a bad habit that troubles her—she's drawn to pretty things and can't help but occasionally "borrow" them. But when her father is falsely accused of a crime he hasn't committed and gets taken in by authorities, Aafiyah knows she needs to do something to help. When she brainstorms a way to bring her father back, she turns to her Weird but True facts and devises the perfect plan. But what if her plan means giving in to her bad habit, the one she's been trying to stop? Aafiyah wants to reunite her family but finds that maybe her plan isn't so perfect after all. . . "A story about family, friendship, change, and hope." —Kirkus "In Aafiyah, Faruqi creates a relatable but flawed protagonist whose road to redemption makes for an engaging, warmhearted story." —Booklist "Much like in her previous novel Unsettled, Faruqi's elegantly crafted verse illuminates a Muslim family navigating and ultimately transcending domestic challenges." —Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books "This story [has] a well-characterized, flawed heroine and a lot of heart." —Publishers Weekly Supplemental enhancement PDF accompanies the audiobookThey call me Güero: A border kid's poems
By David Bowles. 2021
An award-winning novel in verse about a boy who navigates the start of seventh grade and life growing up on…
the border the only way that feels right—through poetry. They call him Güero because of his red hair, pale skin, and freckles. Sometimes people only go off of what they see. Like the Mexican boxer Canelo Álvarez, twelve-year-old Güero is puro mexicano. He feels at home on both sides of the river, speaking Spanish or English. Güero is also a reader, gamer, and musician who runs with a squad of misfits called Los Bobbys. Together, they joke around and talk about their expanding world, which now includes girls. (Don’t cross Joanna—she's tough as nails.) Güero faces the start of seventh grade with heart and smarts, his family’s traditions, and his trusty accordion. And when life gets tough for this Mexican American border kid, he knows what to do: He writes poetry. Honoring multiple poetic traditions, They Call Me Güero is a classic in the making and the recipient of a Pura Belpré Honor, a Tomás Rivera Mexican American Children's Book Award, a Claudia Lewis Award for Excellence in Poetry, and a Walter Dean Myers HonorA first book of the sea
By Nicola Davies, Emily Sutton. 2018
We came to America
By Faith Ringgold. 2016
A timely and beautiful look at America's rich history of immigration and diversity, from Faith Ringgold, the Coretta Scott King…
and Caldecott Honor winning creator of Tar Beach. For grades K-3Hush!: a Thai lullaby
By Minfong Ho. 1996
A mother in Thailand lays her baby in a hammock and hushes each nearby animal so that her baby can…
rest. She manages to put everyone to sleep - except the baby! For preschool-grade 2I'm not going to chase the cat today!
By Jessica Harper. 2000
One day the dog decides not to chase the cat, the cat decides not to chase the mouse, the mouse…
decides not to chase the lady, and they all have a party. For preschool-grade 2Piggy Wiglet
By David L. Harrison, Karen Brooks. 2007
When Piggy Wiglet escapes from his pen with a special goal in mind, he runs past animals on the farm,…
in town, and at the zoo--and each of them expresses an opinion about his antic. For preschool-grade 2Halfway Hank
By Jack E. Davis, Joe Fallon, Ken Scarborough. 2005
Hanukkah haiku
By Harriet Ziefert, Fred Ehrlich, Karla Gudeon. 2008
Here's a cultural crossover that pays off: a traditionally Japanese poetic form used to celebrate the eight nights of Hanukkah.…
There's one haiku for each night, and stepped pages add one candle to the menorah every time the page is turned. The simple poetry is set off perfectly by Karla Gudeon's vibrant, freewheeling artwork. A perfect gift, or good to reread each year, Hanukkah Haiku is a jubilant, unforgettable journey through the eight nights of Hanukkah. For grades K-3. 2008One dark night
By Lisa Wheeler, Ivan Bates. 2006
Evenings at home with Mouse and Mole are always safe and cozy, until one dark night they venture outside for…
a moonlit walk and fins something waiting for them. With its satisfying ending, this adventure is a perfect read-aloud for every night. For preschool-grade 2. 2018