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By Cara Kansala. 2020
***BEST BOOKS FOR KIDS AND TEENS 2020, PICTURE BOOKS*** When the magical Moon King tips over the night, it spills…
across the land and sea, and he seeks the help of animals big and small to collect the stars and return them to the sky. In this beautifully illustrated bedtime story, Cara Kansala weaves an enchanting fable destined to become a children’s classic—the perfect way to welcome the night and celebrate the wonder of dreams.By Jack Prelutsky, Carin Berger. 2006
By Úrsula K. Le Guin. 1987
By Sharon Creech. 2008
Jack continues his study of poetry begun with Miss Stretchberry last school year in Love That Dog (BR 14137). Although…
he still misses his dog Sky, he writes poems about other things: words, sounds, silence, his mother's hand signs, and cats. A novel in verse. For grades 4-7. 2008By Mary Engelbreit. 2005
Presents traditional nursery rhymes passed down through generations. Includes "Thirty days hath September..." and "Monday's child," which teach lessons; "Jack…
and Jill" and "Humpty Dumpty," which show disasters; and "There was a little girl...," "Old King Cole," and "Bobby Shafto," which portray typical people. For preschool-grade 2. 2005By Sharon Creech. 2001
Jack doesn't want to write poetry for his teacher, Miss Stretchberry, because girls do it, not boys. As the school…
year progresses, he begins enjoying famous poems read in class and even surprises himself by writing his own. For grades 4-7. 2001By Paul Fleischman. 1988
Written to be read aloud by two voices—sometimes alternating, sometimes simultaneous--here is a collection of irresistible poems that celebrate the…
insect world, from the short life of the mayfly to the love song of the book louse. Funny, sad, loud, and quiet, each of these poems resounds with a booming, boisterous, joyful noise. In this remarkable volume of poetry for two voices, Paul Fleischman verbally re-creates the "Booming/boisterious/joyful noise" of insects. The poems resound with the pulse of the cicada and the drone of the honeybee. Eric Beddows′s vibrant drawings send each insect soaring, spinning, or creeping off the page in its own unique way. Paul Fleischman has created not only a clear and fascinating guide to the insect world—from chrysalid butterflies to whirligig beetles—but an exultant celebration of life. Newbery Medal WinnerBy Leslie Sharpe. 2018
Cows in the meadow, cows on the hill, cows peeking over the windowsill! Babies and toddlers will enjoy this funny…
rhyming poem about the silly things cows do on their farm.By L. Leslie Brooke. 2015
A lively group of animal friends gather for hijinks in this compilation of three classic picture books. Brimming with simple…
but charming rhymes, pen-and-ink drawings, and luminous watercolor illustrations, the tales will captivate young readers and listeners, especially 3- to 8-year-olds.In Johnny Crow's Garden, the pig dances a jig, the elephant says something quite irrelevant, and the goose - well, the goose is a goose. In Johnny Crow's Party, the bear sings a sentimental air, the sheep goes to sleep, and the armadillo uses him for a pillow. And in Johnny Crow's New Garden, the chimpanzee makes the tea, the puffins hand out the muffins, and all the animals dance and sing at a memorable garden party.By Cynthia Rylant. 2005
Boris is a big gray cat who loves sleeping and playing and exploring and hunting. And his owner loves him…
for all of his simple cat ways.But Boris, typical as he may be, is part of a much larger story in this moving exploration of love, longing, compassion, and most of all, the continuous give-and-take of companionship.Newbery medalist Cynthia Rylant's powerful collection of poems is sure to find its place in the hearts of readers of all ages, especially those who have been lucky enough to experience the many joys and hardships that come with true friendship.By Jane Morris Udovic. 2016
By Charlotte Gunnufson. 2016
By Judith Sanders. 2019
Have you ever seen a rhino do the rumba? Join the rhinos as they dance the night away in this…
silly animal rhyme! How long will they be able to keep dancing before they get too tired?By Sherri Stockdale. 2019
Rabbit accidentally eats Snowman’s carrot nose while he is napping! To make up for it, Rabbit knows he must find…
a new nose for Snowman. He finds lots of vegetables in the snow, but will any of them be a good fit for Snowman’s nose?By Teresa Bateman. 2017
By Joan T. Zeier. 2017
How could George write a poem? He wasn't a poet. But then George touches down in the Land of Hogs:…
Poetry Pig Farm! Pigs William Shakespeare and Emily Dickinson help George learn to become a poet.By Pamela Kapchinske. 2019
Zoey is trying to train her dog to obey commands, but he won’t listen to her! She must come up…
with a new plan—she decides to train him to be her best friend! Will she be successful?By Julia Durango. 2016
A little fox is about to go outside to play in the snow when his mom reminds him to wear…
a hat. The little fox explains the many reasons why he doesn't like his hat.By Lindsay Lee Johnson. 2016
By Dianne Moritz. 2019
What else is there to do on a hot, summer day? Head to the flea’s pool, of course! In this…
funny rhyme, all the animals head to the pool to cool down.