Children’s / Teenage: Poetry / poems

Book SynopsisI’m going to make this city green, a deep, shining green, right here where I lie I’ll make this city green. Look out for the tree that saved a town; dip your toe in the Milky Way; sing the City Seed Song; play in Kitty Cat Street – and then come home to Belonging Street. Poems about nature and protecting our planet mingle with puzzle poems, riddles, family life and belonging, in this magical and warm-hearted new collection from an acclaimed poet and performer in schools and at festivals across the UK.Trade Review"One of our most exciting poets writing for children." -- Pie Corbett"A gentle, relatable book full of humour and the wonder of being alive...There are many lovely, finely observed poems in here to share between parents and children, and poems that can be used as models for children's own writing in school." * Poetry Roundabout 5 Star review *"This inspiring volume of poetry celebrates moments, from the arrival of new baby siblings to selfies, encouraging readers to notice and imagine. It draws attention to nature, including puddles, stars and butterflies, as well as cities, skies, objects, journeys and words. It sings; so your heart will too." -- Nicolette Jones * Sunday Times *"Mandy Coe is exceptionally alive to the worlds about us. Her work is characterised by passionate curiosity, startlingly accurate images and an unfailing sense of warmth and connection." -- Jean Sprackland"Poems about nature and protecting our planet mingle with puzzle poems, riddles, family life and belonging, in this warm-hearted new collection from an acclaimed poet and performer in schools and at festivals across the UK." * Achuka *"A wonderful collection of poems for any new term topic looking at the natural world, city life, family and belonging...perfect to read aloud and inspire poetry writing with riddles and puzzles too." -- Jo Bowers * Associate Dean, Cardiff Metropolitan University *"At a time when we definitely need poems to lighten our load, to find some of our hidden feelings and to express joy and laughter, Belonging Street brings a wonderful collection of poems encompassing the natural world, city life and family belonging." * Books Go Walkabout *"A real treasure - beautifully written with so much to explore and discover within this anthology." * Let them Be Small - Instagram *"What Mandy does so well is to help readers to see the beauty and the magic of the everyday world." -- Red Reading Hub"Coe's beautiful line illustrations complement and enrich the poems...a beautiful celebration of childhood across the world with the same lyrical, gentle touch that characterises so many of her poems." * Reading Zone *"This effervescent volume brings poetry to life for a 21st century audience. From poems about nature and protecting the planet to verses about family life and belonging, there's something here for everyone." * The Independent 10 Best Kids' Poetry Books *"If you are looking for an anthology of uplifting, thought-provoking poetry that has a real impact in the Key Stage 2 classroom, then Belonging Street is the perfect collection for you. Themes of inclusion, positivity and seeing the world through the eyes of others weave through the collection as well as a sense of humour and playfulness that sees puzzles and riddles mixed in with the poems." * Books for Topics Book of the Month *"Full of lyrical and wide-ranging descriptive imagery which bring her observations to life...I highly recommend this book for school libraries and classroom collections. There is much to enjoy an savour for children and school staff alike." * School Librarian *"An anthology to savour on the lips, to discuss and most of all to inspire young poets to explore and enjoy language themselves." * English Association *"An inspiring collection celebrating the wonders of moments in nature and human experience, should we only notice them. Encourages empathy with the earth and a feeling of connectedness to others." * Empathy Lab - Read for Empathy 2021 *

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Book SynopsisAs we become estranged from the natural world around us, we may lose the language of that world. Mererid Hopwood''s lyrical Welsh interpretion of Macfarlane''s acrostic poems, together with Jackie Morris'' stunning illustrations, make this a celebration of nature.

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Book SynopsisA third collection of funny and thoughtful poems from the Children's Laureate Wales, Alex Wharton, aimed at developing a love of language and self-expression. Readers will be excited by fun new characters like Mr Slime and the return of Hector the Horrible Hedgehog from first collection Daydreams and Jellybeans, as well as being introduced to powerful and moving poems such as 'Young Oak', 'The Long Way Home', and 'For a Quiet Day'. Superbly illustrated throughout by Ian Morris.

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Book SynopsisExciting debut collection of poems celebrating the animal kingdom, from a much-anthologised poet, popular in schools

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Book SynopsisHow I wonder what you are let''s explore beyond our star!Everyday, the sun sets and the sky grows dark. Twinkling stars start to shine, and we watch the moon as it changes phases throughout the month. But the sky we see each night is only a small piece of our huge universe. What else is out there in the nighttime sky?Twinkle, Twinkle, Nighttime Sky is the second board book in the Skytime series, following Twinkle, Twinkle, Daytime Star. Based on the familiar nursery rhyme, the Skytime series first introduces kids to the bright star that lights our daytime sky, and now explores the universe beyond our solar system!Readers learn about constellations, how the moon affects the tides, astronauts and the moon landing, our Milky Way galaxy and the billions more galaxies out in space, phenomena such as comets and nebulas, and so much more.Twinkle, Twinkle, Nighttime Sky is a must-have for children who love marveling at the stars and learning about astronauts and planets. With breathtaking illustrations of space and fascinating facts, this book puts our one-of-a-kind planet in perspective!

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Book SynopsisA heartwarming story that offers reassurance to anyone who is hesitant to try new things, giving them permission to take the time they need to feel readyTonight's the night! It's the very first time that Finnegan Fox and his brothers and sisters are allowed to venture out of their den. Everyone is bursting with excitementexcept for Finnegan, who feels safer staying inside with Mama. Finnegan can hear his siblings having a great time playing outside, but no matter how much they want him to join them, their invitations fall on too-anxious ears. Then a gust of wind carries in a smell that just might be too delicious to resist. Will Finnegan be able to work up the courage to follow it?

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Book SynopsisCerulean Gene is free everywhere except school, where they’re known for repeatedly challenging authority. Raised in a free-spirited home by two loving parents who encourage Cerulean to be their full self, they’ve got big dreams of moving cross-country to live off the grid with their friends after graduation. But a fight with a teacher spirals out of control, and Cerulean impulsively drops out to avoid the punishment they fear is coming. Why wait for graduation to leave an oppressive capitalist system and live their dreams?  Cerulean is truly brilliant, but their sheltered upbringing hasn’t prepared them for the consequences of their choice — especially not when it’s compounded by a family emergency that puts a parent out of work. Suddenly the money they’d been stacking with their friends is a resource that the family needs to stay afloat. Salt the Water is a book about dreaming in a world that has other plans forTrade ReviewA Michael L. Printz Award Honor BookA Kirkus Reviews Best Book of the Year★"Daring, beautiful, and necessary."—Kirkus, starred review★“Iloh delivers another electric novel in verse. … A necessary reminder to young adults that there’s no shame in standing up for yourself.”—Booklist, starred review ★ “Iloh’s lyrical words, impactful text formatting, and raw emotion imbue this story with authentic joy and pain…[T]his timely exploration of the many shortcomings of the U.S. public education system will be sure to generate much discussion among students and teachers alike… A heartfelt lament for what America could be but chooses not to, this is a must-purchase for high school libraries. Recommended for fans of Ibi Zoboi and Amber McBride.” – SLJ, starred review"Offers myriad avenues for rumination on personal autonomy and self-expression."—Publishers Weekly"There are many things Iloh accomplishes in Salt The Water, but the most impressive, and arguably the most important, is that this unflinching portrayal of the necessary irreverence of Black teenagers on a complicated quest for self-actualization is one of the best I've seen in a long time."—Jason Reynolds, New York Times bestselling author of Long Way Down"Candice Iloh has painted a deeply moving portrait of Cerulean, a passionate and bright teen whose abrasive school life is in direct contrast to their loving and tender home life in the Bronx. Urban gardens serve as a poignant yet hopeful metaphor for the nurturing and care that young people need to navigate tumultuous cityscapes, public schools, and the fragile fault lines in their lives and in the world." —Ibi Zoboi, National Book Award Finalist and New York Times bestselling coauthor of Punching the Air“Candice Iloh’s Salt the Water invites the radical work of envisioning freedom. I learned so much from seventeen-year-old Cerulean: to do more than hope for and dream of freedom, but to plan for it. To bury my hands in the soil, in the vibrant verse of this story. To go there.”— Safia Elhillo, award winning author of Home Is Not a Country and Girls that Never Die

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Book SynopsisOnce upon a star, there were no stars to shine — no sun to rise no sun to set no day, no night, nor any time. Discover the origins of the universe! The worlds of poetry and science collide to create this unique book about our sun, our planets, our Earth—and YOU!

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Book SynopsisOn the twelfth day of Christmas, my true love gave to me... this enchanting tenth anniversary edition of Robert Sabuda's classic 12 Days of Christmas pop-up!

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Book SynopsisSet against the backdrop of WWII, this achingly beautiful novel in verse for 9–12 year olds based on American history presents the perspectives of Claire, a Midwestern girl who longs to finish high school and become a nurse as she worries for her soldier brother, and Karl, a German POW who’s processing the war as he works on Claire’s family farm.Trade ReviewEnemies in the Orchard is a fast-paced, lyrical novel perfect for upper middle-grade readers that offers a new perspective into what it means to be an enemy and how we see and can also forgive others. * Jenni L. Walsh, author of I Am Defiance *Enemies in the Orchard is simply unputdownable. Rarely have I read a book that uses alternating points of view to such great effect. Claire and Karl are fully complex and compelling characters. The apple orchards are described in such detail, they become a character in and of themselves. As I read, I could see, smell, and taste apple butter, apple cider, apple pie. The story, based on the author's own family history, is meticulously researched, and the poetry is simply gorgeous. Full of vivid imagery, profound symbolism, and stunning metaphor, this magnificent historic novel in verse about a little-known aspect of World War II has the word 'award-winner' written all over it. It deserves as wide an audience as possible. * Lesléa Newman, author, October Mourning: A Song for Matthew Shepard and Gittel’s Journey: An Ellis Island Story *Enemies in the Orchard is unflinching in its portrayal of loss and grief during wartime. Its narrative is surprising, its characters complex, and its focus on forgiveness and love, and the meaning of the good and full life, is honest and heady. Plan to read this in one sitting--that's how gripping this story is. * Gary Schmidt, Newbery Honor-winning author *A compelling and beautiful journey of history, truth, and courage, with connective and heart-stirring imagery, Enemies in the Orchard is a novel in verse that readers of all ages will hold in their hearts. * Chris Baron, author of All of Me, The Magical Imperfect, and The Gray *A stellar example of utilizing point of view to great effect and the power of listening to new perspectives. A great classroom conversation starter on discerning what is true and seeing humans in a world often full of misinformation. * Meg Eden Kuyatt, author of Good Different *Beautifully crafted verse that moves the reader swiftly through a strong story, and a topic from our history that has much to say to us today. An exciting launch of a new author. * Marion Dane Bauer, Newbery Honor–winning author *Claire, a 13-year-old daughter of apple farmers in Michigan, and Karl, a Nazi prisoner of war, find themselves in an unlikely friendship--with hints of more--when their lives intersect at Claire's family orchard. This novel-in-verse is based on a true story of a group of German POWs who were transported to the Midwest to help with labor shortages due to the large quantity of Americans fighting in the war. Through dual perspectives, VanderLugt aims to humanize the characters and show that Karl, who was a member of the Hitler Youth, recognizes the horrors of war and the way he was indoctrinated; he is portrayed as a sympathetic character. Pacing and character development flow well in this story and hold readers' interest. WWII fiction crowds historical fiction collections, though not many focus on the experiences of German soldiers on American soil. This book sheds some light on this part of history. VERDICT Recommended for purchase for upper elementary and middle school collections only where WWII fiction is in very high demand. * Monisha Blair, School Library Journal *Dana VanderLugt brings to life the human side of the Second World War as it played out in the lives of two young people in the orchard country of West Michigan. Imaginative, closely observed, timely, and hopeful. * Gregory Sumner, historian and author of Michigan POW Camps in WWII *Dana VanderLugt's Enemies in the Orchard is a poignant peek at a buried piece of World War II history. This debut novel, rich in emotion, is centered around the universal story of friendship. I could not put it down. Readers, don't get too comfortable with the palpable setting and beautiful poetry, because this story is full of unexpected and gut-wrenching twists that will remind you there are no winners when it comes to war. * Skila Brown, author of Caminar and To Stay Alive *In a Michigan apple orchard in 1944, a German soldier and an American girl reflect on wartime life. Claire DeBoer, a careworn 13-year-old Dutch American girl, bears countless responsibilities on her family's farm and dreams of one day becoming a nurse. Karl Hartmann, a teenage German prisoner of war, arrives in Michigan to do agricultural work through a federal program. The book opens with atmospheric poems introducing each protagonist, effectively using George Ella Lyon's 'Where I'm From' format. This reflective verse novel alternates their perspectives as it explores their intersecting lives. Claire's brother is fighting in Europe, so the dissonance of enemy soldiers on her farm feels like a cruel joke. Karl is awakening to the immensity of Nazi atrocities and anti-American propaganda, though some of his more nationalistic fellow prisoners are determined to make him suffer. Calm and dread intertwine: The soothing harvest-time rhythms intermingle with the ever-present threat of tremendous loss. Karl and Claire, having lost their youths to a global conflict, discover a tenuous friendship...VanderLugt's reflections on war's personal toll and the tensions of having enemy troops working in America offer opportunities for readers to consider matters from many angles. An author's note describes her inspiration--the German POWs who worked in her own grandfather's fruit orchards during the war. An emotionally layered vision of a difficult moment in history. * Kirkus Reviews, August 2023 (Verse historical fiction. 10-14) *Perfectly conjuring the time and place, Enemies in the Orchard is a stunning debut populated by characters who will stay with you forever. Claire, in particular, is the kind of endearing, complex character who will have you rooting for her until the last page. Written in mesmerizing and propulsive verse, this timely story will make readers think deeply about empathy, community, and the ways we are more similar than we are different, no matter where we are from. I loved every word.' * Silas House, coauthor of Same Sun Here *Seldom do we discover a book both timely and timeless. Dana VanderLugt's incomparable Enemies in the Orchard is not only such a work, but also evidence of the improbable--the formulation of friendship between those commonly perceived not only as incompatible but as given enemies. I think of Huck and Jim: timely/timeless. Thanks to VanderLugt's courageous heart and luminous writing, we will never forget the understanding forged across the ubiquity of hate by thirteen-year-old Claire--who has lost her rambunctious early teens to working the family orchards--and Karl, a young prisoner of war hired to help, who reveals the inconceivable: a German soldier who holds a humane heart. We follow unexpected kindnesses, misunderstandings, and heartaches, while we daily walk and work with them. Timely? One has to be living in isolation not to recognize such. Timeless? How can kindness ever outwear its need? Based on a true story, VanderLugt's ability to combine exhausting research with an abundantly empathic imagination is astonishing. In the words of Claire: 'Germans .../ will soon invade Daddy's trees,' and of Karl: 'I want to .../ show this woman and child/ my empty hands.' Be prepared to 'Never forget.' * Jack Ridl, author of Practicing to Walk Like a Heron, co-recipient of the Best Poetry Book by Foreword Reviews, and All At Once, to be published in 2024 *The power of a novel in verse lies in its economy of words, a lyrical telling of a story distilled to its very essence, and Dana VanderLugt has done this masterfully in her Enemies in the Orchard. Told in two voices on opposing sides of the page--that of Claire, an impressionable, young teen girl working in her family's orchard on the home front, and that of Karl, a young German POW soldier forced to fight in a war he's not sure about--the novel covers a lesser-known aspect of WWII. Enemies in the Orchard, with its budding friendship amid the harsh realities and truths of war, is a story not only for middle-grade readers, but one for readers of all ages. * Edith Hemingway, author of Road to Tater Hill and That Smudge of Smoke *Via contemplative first-person narratives and occasional adapted news articles, VanderLugt intimately limns each character's experiences alongside those of a sympathetically drawn secondary cast ... Rich in atmospheric and emotional detail. * Publishers Weekly *

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Book Synopsis*Featured in BookTrust’s Great Books Guide 2023*From award-winning children’s poet Joseph Coelho comes this enchanting story of three kids looking for adventure in their tower block. Drawn from Coelho’s own experience growing up in a tower block, this is a celebration and reclaiming of them as places full of power and magic.A power that resides in the smiles of our neighbours. A magic that seeps out when we swap our home-baked flavours. A deeply personal story written by the award-winning poet Joseph Coelho, drawn from his own experience growing up in a tower block and looking for adventure. Three children living in the tower block travel to a strange, magical world inside a tree and meet an old man with supernatural powers… only to realise that the magic they’d been looking for had been in the tower block all that time, in Trade Review"Coelho draws on his own experience growing up in a tower block on the edge of Richmond Park in London in this title." * The Bookseller *"Coelho drew upon his own experiences to tell this story about three children who leave their tower block and tumble into a strange world underneath a tree. There, a “tree-grown man” helps them understand the power of nature and, when they resurface, their tower block is transformed into a place of colour and light. Gorgeously illustrated by Johnson, this modern-day fable is a celebration of high-rise living and its ties to the ancient, natural world" * The Bookseller *Fresh to the post of children’s laureate, Joseph Coelho is releasing Our Tower […] Coelho, who was inspired by his experience growing up in London, has said “I wanted to bring the magic of Narnia to the tower block” — which seems the perfect mission statement […] books can’t fill tummies but they can provide hope and escape. * The Guardian *‘The new children’s laureate has written a poem about living in a tower block and a magical journey into the forest to rediscover our connection to nature. Richard Johnson’s gentle illustrations capture the magic in this picture book for older children.’ * The Sunday Times *“Gorgeously illustrated by Richard Johnson, this picture book is a love letter to high-rise living and its connection to the ancient, natural world.” * The Sunday Post *“The new Children’s Laureate draws on his own experiences for this fantastical nature-based fable which encourages three children to see their tower block home in a new light.” * i-newspaper *‘Fresh to the post of children’s laureate, Joseph Coelho is releasing Our Tower […] Coelho, who was inspired by his experience growing up in London, has said “I wanted to bring the magic of Narnia to the tower block” — which seems the perfect mission statement […] books can’t fill tummies but they can provide hope and escape’ * The Observer *“This glowing, poetic picture book from the new children’s laureate celebrates the joys of community in urban spaces while quietly affirming that the natural world belongs to everyone.” * The Guardian *“Our Tower celebrates the joys of community in urban spaces while quietly affirming that the natural world belongs to everyone”. * The Guardian *

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Book Synopsisthere's a chicken there's a chicken there's a chicken on the roof The only way she's coming down is chicken parachute! Dance through deserts and crawl through caves. Discover a sorcerer's wand or a slice of lunar lemon. Hide in the fur of an African goat, check for rain snakes and gobbling goblins - and look out for a chicken on the roof! This is a spellbinding collection from a poet whose high-energy performances delight children across the UK. Trade Review"Matt Goodfellow's poetry shows how mystery and adventure can live between the shortest of lines" -- Mandy Coe"The poems cover every aspect of life and so will be enjoyed by anyone over seven, not just children and young people but adults too. It will help you through any situation of sadness, joy, pain, feeling lost." * IBBY Link *"Brings together humour, lyricism and contemplation with a voice than never fails to engage." * Reading Zone 5 star review *"While many of the verses are humorous, some are more serious and thought-provoking. The range of subject matter and style will ensure readers are never bored and lively pen and ink illustrations add atmosphere and complement the text. A lively, illustrated collection of entertaining poetry by a popular performance poet." * Book Trust - Books We Love *"Second collection of poems from Matt Goodfellow. His high-energy poetry performances and workshops have delighted thousands of children across the UK and this varied new collection shows shows a mastery of different tones and styles." * Achuka Book of the Month *"A spellbinding collection from a poet whose high-energy performances delight children across the UK." * Read it, Daddy! *"Mattgoodfellow is a performance poet and his energy and verve shine through in this collection - I would love to hear him performing them! The topics are wide-ranging and all very relevant to children - rock pools, hide and seek, I'm bored. Some short - two liners told with great effect - and others more subscantial; a great mix. A wonderful sense of humour pervades the poems, and adults will revel in that as they share these poems with children. "There's a chicken there's a chicken there's a chicken on the roof The only way she's coming down is chicken parachute!" What a picture that conjures up - and that's how to inspire children to read and write poetry." * Parents in Touch *"Rhythm, rhyme, wordplay and whimsy make up this collection of poems about imagination and play and everyday life. With amusing and inclusive cartoons, its great strengths are its short lines and succinctness." -- Nicolette Jones * Sunday Times *

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Book SynopsisUsing the influence of Rudyard Kipling's Poem If, award-winning author Mij Kelly explores the challenges of living in a world filled with monstrous people, and how important it is to keep smiling regardless of the chaos around you.Purple/Band 8 books offer developing readers literary language, with some challenging vocabulary.Text type: A poemPages 22 and 23 explore how the boy's world looks when it is filled with monsters, and how it really looks, allowing children to discuss and compare the scenes.Curriculum links: Literacy: Silly stuff.This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.

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Book SynopsisA humorous poem with one couplet on every monarch from William the Conqueror to Elizabeth the Second.Purple/ Band 8 books offer developing readers literary language, with some challenging vocabulary.Text type A poem.Curriculum links History: Pupils should be taught about events beyond living memory that are significant nationally'.A royal timeline on pages 2223, showing dates on the throne of all monarchs, allows children to place the poem in context.

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Book SynopsisCollins Big Cat Phonics for Letters and Sounds features exciting fiction and non-fiction decodable readers to enthuse and inspire children. They are fully aligned to Letters and Sounds Phases 16 and contain notes in the back. The Handbooks provide support in demonstration and modelling, monitoring comprehension and expanding vocabulary.In the Australian Outback, a young boy has lost his pet dingo. Where could she be? This fun and imaginative rhyming poem is written by Jane Clarke.Green (Band 5) books offer early readers patterned language and varied characters.The focus sounds in this book are: /oa/ o, ow /oo/ ue, u /air/ ear /ee/ ea /ai/ a-e, ay, ey /igh/ i-e, i, /i/ y /oo/ oul /or/ alPages 22 and 23 allow children to re-visit the content of the book, supporting comprehension skills, vocabulary development and recall.Reading notes within the book provide practical support for reading Big Cat Phonics for Letters and Sounds with children, including a list of all the sounds and words tha

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Book SynopsisCollins Big Cat supports every primary child on their reading journey from phonics to fluency. Top authors and illustrators have created fiction and non-fiction books that children love to read. Levelled for guided and independent reading, each book includes ideas to support reading. Teaching and assessment support and eBooks are also available.Adam doesn't know if he's dreaming when he finds himself plunged into the fairytale world of Little Red Riding Hood. When he meets the sinister wolf and realises that Red is in danger, he has a choice to make. Does he have what it takes to be a hero?Topaz/Band 13 books offer longer and more demanding reads for children to investigate and evaluate.Pages 30 and 31 allow children to re-visit the content of the book, supporting comprehension skills, vocabulary development and recall.Ideas for reading in the back of the book provide practical support and stimulating activities.

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Book SynopsisFor fans ofOther Words for HomeandFront Desk,this powerful, charming own voices immigrationstory follows a girl who moves from Karachi, Pakistan to Peachtree City, Georgia, and must find her footing in a new world.Reem Faruqi is the ALA Notable author of award-winning Lailah''s Lunchbox.A lyrical coming of age story exploring family, immigration, and most of all belonging.'' ''Aisha Saeed, New York Timesbestselling author ofAmal Unbound''this empowering story will resonate with people who have struggled to both fit in and stay true to themselves.'' ''veera Hiranandani, Newbery Honor author of The Night Diary A gorgeously written story, filled with warmth and depth. ''Hena Khan, author ofAmina''s Voice When her family moves from Pakistan to Peachtree City, all Nurah wants is to blend in, yet she stands out for all the wrong reasons. Nurah''s accent, floral-print kurtas, and tea-colored skin make her feel excluded, until she meets Stahr at swimming tryouts.And in the water Nurah doesn''t want to blend in. She wants to win medals like her star athlete brother, Owais''who is going through struggles of his own in the U.S. Yet when sibling rivalry gets in the way, she makes a split-second decision of betrayal that changes their fates. Ultimately Nurah slowly gains confidence in the form of strong swimming arms, and also gains the courage to stand up to bullies, fight for what she believes in, and find her place.

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Book Synopsis“Nye’s sheer joy in communicating, creativity, and caring shine through.”—Kirkus ReviewsA moving and celebratory poetry collection from Young People’s Poet Laureate and National Book Award Finalist Naomi Shihab Nye.

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Book SynopsisA second collection of poems based on familiar themes.....

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Book SynopsisThere are eighty of Roger McGough''s wonderful poems in this hugely enjoyable collection, gathered into a new volume to celebrate Roger''s 80th birthday! The poems have been specially chosen to reflect Roger''s unique sense of humour, his wit and wisdom and sharp observations on all aspects of life. New, quirky illustrations by the author himself add further enjoyment!

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Book SynopsisThis poetry collection for 5 year olds comprises 35 fun, accessible poems to read together at home. Featuring a fantastic range of children''s poets and four exciting themes with full-colour illustrations, this is the ideal approach to encourage a love of reading, whilst developing an understanding of poetry, meeting the new requirements of the National Curriculum. Poetry is a fun way for children to enjoy learning to read, developing their vocabulary and understanding of ideas and themes. This collection offers a wide range of poems to appeal to all children, from poems about special days such as Christmas or Chinese New Year to poems that are great to read aloud, like ''The Wuzzy Wasps of Wasperton''. The collection has been carefully selected for children in Year 1 of school and includes helpful parent notes for every poem and a glossary of key terms from the series editor and children''s poet, John Foster. It is the first of three poetry collections that will support your child fro

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Book SynopsisA brand new collection for children from beloved poet, writer and broadcaster - Roger McGoughJust when you are ready to write your first poem, along come the words and cause mayhem! ''Poems can be like that sometimes,'' says Roger McGough.Here Roger''s witty poems take you from school and home to places far and wide, and back again just in time to finish the poem you first started.Trade ReviewRoger McGough is a true original and more than one generation would be much the poorer without him * Times Educational Supplement *

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Book SynopsisLearn English with Revolting Rhymes! A Penguin Readers book. Discover fifteen famous Roald Dahl adventures, adapted for learners of English aged 7+. Can you read them all?Penguin Readers is an ELT graded reader series for learners of English as a foreign language. With simplified text, illustrations and language learning exercises, the print edition also includes instructions to access supporting material online.In these Penguin Readers editions, Roald Dahl''s stories have been aligned to the CEFR framework A1 to A2+, in four levels. Each book is also Lexile measured. The graded readers feature illustrated new words, language activities, and fun games between chapters, encouraging students and teachers to structure learning and make real progress. Every book also includes projects and discussions.Visit the Penguin Readers website for downloadable quizzes, worksheets and answer

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Book SynopsisThis edition from the best-selling poetry series brings together the most beloved poems for children, from The Owl and the Pussycat through On the Ning Nang Nong to I Know Someone Who Can to Us Two. The Nation''s Favourite Children''s Poems will compel and amuse adults and children alike, with poems drawn from themes as diverse as animals, schooldays, summer holidays, fun with friends and family, and fantastic daydreams - whether it is recalling the anxiety of starting school, as in Roger McGough''s First Day at School, the magical visit of a mythical beast in Adrian Henri''s Kate''s Unicorn, or the nostalgic realisation that ''mother always knows best'' in Pam Ayres''s Oh, I Wish I''d Looked After Me Teeth. Readers can revisit old favourites by Edward Lear, Hilaire Belloc and A.A. Milne, and dip into the modern musings of poets such as Wendy Cope and Allan Ahlberg. Introduced by Spike Milligan and including 30 specially commissioned illustrations, this is the perfe

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Book SynopsisNessie, the Loch Ness Monster, is tired of being told that she doesn''t exist. In this crackling, lolloping story in verse, Ted Hughes describes how she sets out on the road to London for an audience with the Queen...

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Book SynopsisA wonderful anthology of poems to set fire to the imagination.We only have to ''remember, remember the 5th of November'' to see a dark night filled with fireworks and bonfires. In their many different ways - through their sounds, rhythms, stories, surprises and jokes - these poems will set the fireworks crackling in our own heads.Michael Morpurgo has brought together poems by writers as diverse as Spike Milligan and Louis MacNeice, Stevie Smith and John Lennon, Jo Shapcott and Lewis Carroll. Once read, they won''t be forgotten - some even beg to be learned by heart. This is anthology will form the cornerstone to a lifetime''s enjoyment of poetry.

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Book SynopsisWhy is itThe roustabout Rooster, raging at the dawnWakes us so early?A warrior king is on fire!His armour is all crooked daggers and scimitarsAnd it''s shivering red-hot with rage!First published in 1984, this book of prose-linked animal poems won both the Guardian Children''s Fiction Award and the Signal Poetry Award. This new, illustated edition remains ''a very beautiful book: God and his son go to visit mankind and ask a few simple questions . . . the poems are pure enchantment'' (The School Librarian).

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Book SynopsisFrom the master of rhyme comes a sweet tale of an alpaca who turns into a unicorn!Now here's a tall tale (in fact it's a cracker)all about Frank, a curious alpaca.Although Frank's daily life appeared simple enough,Frank was soooo nervous, it made things quite tough!Frank lives in a petting zoo, full of wonderful cuddly animals and the children who visit them. But he feels like he doesn''t fit in and he hides so the children can''t laugh at him and his silly ears. But one day he discovers a book about unicorns . . . and wakes up to a horn (ice-cream cone) on his head! His dream has come true he is a fabulous unicorn and feels loved and confident in himself. And when he performs a daring rescue he comes to see that he is perfect just the way he is.Adorable black and white illustrations on every page from debut illustrator India Joseph.

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Book SynopsisA visually stunning picture book that introduces young readers to the Bible with poetry and art, exploring the entire story in one sitting!?Chau?s beautiful, flowing illustrations bring to life the story of the Bible told in Ling?s short rhymes.??School Library JournalWINNER OF THE SILVER MEDAL FOR THE FLORIDA AUTHORS AND PUBLISHERS ASSOCIATION PRESIDENT?S BOOK AWARD ? FINALIST FOR THE AWSA GOLDEN SCROLL AWARDOne word?then light breaks into darkness;the sky, the seas, and life?how wondrous!Start with memorable Old Testament stories, from Adam and Eve, Noah and the Flood to Daniel and the Lion''s Den. Then explore iconic stories from the New Testament including the birth of Jesus, His death and resurrection, and the promise of new life in Christ!Named one of the best picture books of the year by Imagination Soup, One Perfect Plan is a fun, accessible retelling of biblical tales that:?Introduces children to a rich biblical faith through poetry? Offers easy-to-memorize poems, each three to six lines long?Makes a perfect Baptism or Communion gift

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Book Synopsis This delightful, interactive journey through the history of the world's poetry includes a removable poster and access to downloadable audio, allowing kids to listen and learn as they experience the magic of the spoken word. Poetry is fun—especially when we can read it, hear it, and discover its many delights. A Child's Introduction to Poetry joyously introduces kids (and parents) to the greatest poets in history—from Homer and Shakespeare to Langston Hughes and Maya Angelou—and provides excellent examples of their work and commentary on what makes it so special and everlasting. The book covers every style of poem, from epics and odes, to nonsense verse and haikus, and is filled with examples of each one. This multimedia package encourages children to listen, read, and learn, and opens the door to a lifetime of appreciation of a rich literary tradition. Also included is a removable, fold-out poster of 'Jabber

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Book Synopsis'Sometimes a book comes along that stops you in your tracks. This arrived today. It is beautiful, intelligent, accessible, deeply moving. Fantastic writing, fantastic art. A book for everyone.' David AlmondA stunning poetry gift book celebrating the natural world, illustrated by Diana Catchpole.Out There in the Wild celebrates our place in nature. It is packed with poems about everything that lives in the the sea and rivers, on land and in the sky. You will meet eagles and skylarks, tigers and elephants, foxes, rabbits and bats, bees and butterflies and many other natural wonders.These beautiful poems written by Nicola Davies, Dom Conlon and James Carter invite you to consider how we are connected to the wild. We are all nature after all.

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Book SynopsisIf a dragon wants a snow cone, it must proceed with great care,In case a fireball melts it all until there’s nothing there!This dragon has a peculiar problem: he loves snow cones, but his fiery breath keeps melting them! Follow along in this fun-filled adventure as the dragon tries everything to keep his favorite treat from turning into a puddle.This delightful tale is brought to life with colorful illustrations and playful rhymes. Children will discover that challenges can be overcome with some creativity and perseverance. This charming story is sure to be a bedtime favorite!

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Book SynopsisCuento de Nochebuena, Una Visita de SanNicolases una encantadora historia navideña que ha dado vida a Papá Noel durante generaciones.

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Book SynopsisThe anthologies in this series are updated and revised versions ofpreviously published titles, each with several brand new poemsin them. A matching Teacher Resource Book is also available and haslessons based on different poetry types, each focusing on a specificpoem from one of the anthologies.

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Book SynopsisThe anthologies in this series are updated and revised versions ofpreviously published titles, each with several brand new poemsin them. A matching Teacher Resource Book is also available and haslessons based on different poetry types, each focusing on a specificpoem from one of the anthologies.

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Book SynopsisThe anthologies in this series are updated and revised versions ofpreviously published titles, each with several brand new poemsin them. A matching Teacher Resource Book is also available and haslessons based on different poetry types, each focusing on a specificpoem from one of the anthologies.

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Book SynopsisHow to Write Poems is packed with exciting activities to get your pen flowing! Make poems out of leaves, carve out a mud poem, go on an outdoors simile hunt, and play poetry games in the playground. Whether you already write poems, you've never written before, or you're not even sure what a poem is this is the book for you. Full of useful tips and starting points, How to Write Poems will make you chuckle, make you think, and inspire you to write your own poetry. Join the Children''s Laureate, Joseph Coelho, as he explores a mind-boggling selection of poetry: from laughable limericks to poetic puns, and from ridiculous rhymes to silly sibilance. Pick up this book, grab a pen, and get going!Trade ReviewOne of the most gifted poets and storytellers of his generation, Coelho’s commitment to developing a love of literature in children is evident in his inspiring performance poetry work and dynamic creative literacy sessions in schools across the UK. * Waterstones.com *

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Book SynopsisThe father of performance poetry, John Agard, brings you a collection of riotously funny poems. Follow that Word is a celebration of imagination and demonstrates the true diversity of language.A dazzling collection of over sixty poems, Follow That Word delivers John Agard''s musings on people and places from the modern and historical world, this wonderful collection that can be rediscovered over and over again. With gorgeous black-and-white illustrations from Momoko Abe, Follow That Word takes you on a thought-provoking journey into the wonderful world of words, and this collection belongs on every bookshelf.''It''s been around from Creation dawn,And it only takes two to catch on, Try it people, and you''ll soon see,This is a dance that can set you free,It''s called the dance of diversity.''Reviews for Half-caste, and Other Poems: ''Rollicking Caribbean-flavored rhythms

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