Early years: verse, rhymes and wordplay

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Book SynopsisThis delightfully illustrated book contains more than seventy-five of the best-loved rhymes and songs of childhood, from soothing lullabies to schoolyard chants. Popular classics such as Pat a Cake, Humpty Dumpty, and Jack and Jill are joined by lesser-known rhymes and ditties from many different cultures. Kady MacDonald Denton''s illustrations add liveliness and humor. Together, parents and children will enjoy sharing A Child''s Treasury of Nursery Rhymes.75 songs are available to download.

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Book SynopsisTrade Review“Utah author Ken Baker gives a new twist to an old nonsense song with a sudden conclusion that will assuredly bring giggles and demands to ‘read it again!’ The clever script is laced with puns, such as the cow having a ‘beef’ with Old MacDonald, who retorts that the animal is ‘bull-headed.’ Reading aloud is a must to catch the delicious alliterations…Bold, digitally rendered cartoon-like artwork captures the humor and carries the story through a fresh new version that will delight young listeners who may want to sing and act out the whole adventure.” —Marilou Sorensen, Deseret News

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Book SynopsisThe classic nursery rhymes we know and love—upside-down, backward, in gibberish, and fresh out of bounds—as only Jon Scieszka could stage themMother knows best, but sometimes a little nonsense wins the day. Inspired by Dadaism’s rejection of reason and rational thinking, and in cahoots with Blanche Fisher Wright’s The Real Mother Goose, this anthology of absurdity unravels the fabric of classic nursery rhymes and stitches them back together (or not quite together) in every clever way possible. One by one, cherished nursery rhymes—from “Humpty Dumpty” to “Hickory Dickory Dock,” “Jack Be Nimble” to “Mother Hubbard”—fall prey to sly subversion as master of fracture Jon Scieszka and acclaimed illustrator Julia Rothman refashion them into comics strips, errant book reports, anagrams, and manic mash-ups. Playfully reconstructed, the thirty-six old-new rhymes invite further baloney

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Book SynopsisYoung children all know the Mother Goose rhyme of the kittens who have lost their mittens, but they've never seen it illustrated with so much energy, beauty, and flair. Preschoolers will delight in these cuddly kittens as they frolic outside in the falling leaves, get their whiskers sticky while eating a just-baked apple pie, and do the washing-up under Mama Cat's watchful gaze. Caldecott Medal-winning, New York Times bestselling author/artist Jerry Pinkney brings a gloriously vivid palette, delightful details and tremendous warmth to his version of this favorite nursery rhyme.

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Book SynopsisIt''s Christmas Eve and people are snug in their beds, but something is stirring outside. The snowmen are preparing to celebrate! Under the glow of moonlight, all the snow families are slipping away to gather in the town square for a night of caroling, dancing, and an exciting visit from the snowman Santa Claus.This bestselling companion to Snowmen at Night and Snowmen All Year is perfect for little ones, especially now that it''s available in a festive board book edition.

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Book SynopsisFrom bestselling artist Sylvia Long comes an enchanting collection of over seventy-five classic Mother Goose rhymes. Imbued with the artist''s love of nature and overflowing with charming details, this spectacular compilation includes such timeless favorites as Old Mother Hubbard, Mary had a little lamb, and Rock-a-bye baby. Sylvia Long''s Mother Goose is a perfect gift that, like the rhymes themselves, will be passed from one generation to the next.

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Book SynopsisAs kids do, they frequently altered the original rhymes, making them even more colorful in the process.In Mommy Goose: Rhymes from the Mountains, author Mike Norris honors this special piece of American heritage with a one-of-a-kind collection of fifty original nursery rhymes celebrating Appalachian tradition and speech.

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Book SynopsisAs this collection adeptly illustrates, nursery rhymes not only evoke innocence, discovery, and joy for children of all ages, but they also can educate and celebrate tradition. Ring Around the Moon features original rhyming poems in a time-honored Appalachian style that acknowledges the importance of the region and its rich heritage while introducing readers to the whimsical and enchanting world of Mommy Goose. With Kentucky-flavored language and subject matter, this volume brings together the words, art, and music of Appalachia. The poems present classic Appalachian subjects -- leaving the homeplace to find work, mountain folklore, country life versus city life -- and touch on a wide range of broader themes, such as bullying, gender roles, the power of language, and the power of kindness. This work is illustrated with more than 170 hand-painted carvings by renowned folk artist Minnie Adkins, often referred to as America's most important female wood carver. With sheet music for the

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Book SynopsisSing and roar along with your baby in this newly imagined nursery song.In this vibrant board book perfect for small hands, squeak and bark and chatter along with a kitten and puppy rowing their way gently down the stream in a rain forest. To the tune of a family favorite nursery song, introduce the many different rain forest animals with one delightful surprise after another.Jane Cabrera''s Story Time gives favorite nursery rhymes and songs a new toddler-friendly twist. These interactive favorites feature bold, bright, illustrations and catchy refrains. Don''t miss other fun titles including One Two Buckle My Shoe, Ten in the Bed, and Over in the Meadow.

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Book SynopsisFrom their window on the bus, a girl and a boy see a fire truck that goes woo-ooo-ooo, also known as a camión de bomberos--uuuah uuuah uuuah. They see a train, an ambulance and an airplane too! With this rollicking adaptation of The Wheels on the Bus, young people can sing out the names of their favorite vehicles and the sounds they make -- in both English and Spanish.

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Book SynopsisA window into a child''s experience of the Great Migration from the award-winning creators of Before She Was Harriet and Finding Langston.Climbing aboard the New York bound Silver Meteor train, Ruth Ellen embarks upon a journey toward a new life up North-- one she can''t begin to imagine. Stop by stop, the perceptive young narrator tells her journey in poems, leaving behind the cotton fields and distant Blue Ridge mountains. Each leg of the trip brings new revelations as scenes out the window of folks working in fields give way to the Delaware River, the curtain that separates the colored car is removed, and glimpses of the freedom and opportunity the family hopes to find come into view. As they travel, Ruth Ellen reads from Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, reflecting on how her journey mirrors her own-- until finally the train arrives at its last stop, New York''s Penn Station, and the family heads out into a night filled with br

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Book SynopsisAll around the world, from the sleeping city to the icy pole, baby animals and their parents share the wonder of a twinkling star. In this sturdy board book just right for small hands, a favorite lullaby becomes a celebration of love. On a beautiful night an owl sings to his owlet, a deer to her fawn, a whale to her calf. Animal parents all over the world sing this lullaby to their young, just as parents all over the world sing to their children as they go to sleep.Jane Cabrera's Story Time gives favorite nursery rhymes and songs a new toddler-friendly twist. These interactive favorites feature bold, bright, illustrations and catchy refrains. Don't miss other fun titles including Baa, Baa, Black Sheep, Old Mother Hubbard, and Mommy Carry Me Please.

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Book SynopsisAll around an old oak tree, baby animals are being put to bed in this sweet reimaginaing of a classic nursery rhyme. Rock-a-bye Squirrel, high in the tree, in Mommy's arms, cozy as can be.  The familiar lullaby takes on a new life in Jane Cabrera's cozy rendition. In the branches and beneath the roots, tucked into nooks and nests, different animals, large and small, are getting ready for bed. The baby bat nestles with its mother, the bunny burrows in safe and warm—even a cheerful, fuzzy spider settles on its sparkling web.  At the end, a human father and his baby watch the tree from a distance, joining in on the sleepy song. With clever new lyrics and bright, sweet illustrations of all kinds of animals, this is an irresistable addition to Jane Cabrera's library of refreshed nursery rhymes. . . and perfect to share with little ones you love.

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Book SynopsisSam and Katie find a stray dog and make a big mistake, but it's hard to make amends--how can you apologize to a dog?A dirty, skinny dog shows up in Sam and Katie's neighborhood. They start to follow it, and they don't like what they see: The Wilson sisters yell at it because it goes in their garden and the Tracy twins chase it on their bikes and throw things at it. Sam and Katie want the dog to know they'll be its friends. They think it should have a name. Most of all, they want it to like them. But then they do something thoughtless, and after that, it's hard to make things right, especially because the dog now won't come near them. How they earn the dog's trust, help it find its place in their town and how it gets its name, makes for a heartwarming story told in two voices using prose and poetry. Blue Daisy is illustrated with 20 black-and-white illustrations and includes recipes for dog biscuits and snickerdoodles. Now available in paperback.

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Book SynopsisChase the silvery light of the moon across the sleeping world in this elegant modern lullaby.At once profound and playful, this bedtime story follows the moonlight as it travels across the globe.  From jungle to sea, from ocean to valley, from distant lands right to your own window. The simple, lullaby-like text is sure to encourage sweet dreams. With elegant, bold illustrations featuring large blocks of color in a gentle blue and green palette and a foil-stamped jacket, Moonlight is a perfect gift for young readers and art-lovers alike.Award-winning author and illustrator Stephen Savage turns his talent to hand-cut lino prints, creating a sophisticated, appealing exploration of the moon''s nightly journey, sure to be a family favorite for years to come. A School Library Journal Best Book of the YearA Kirkus Reviews Best Book of the Year

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Book SynopsisThis joyful, rhyming picture book helps kids tackle scary moments with a mantra to inspire confidence.Palms sweat. Knees knock.Take the stage! You''re gonna rock.You''ve got this. Learning to ride a bike, performing in a recital, facing a mistake--these moments can make your palms sweat and your heart pound. This lively rhyming story encourages young children to face their fears and try new things. Parent and child can shout together, You''ve got this!? Perfect for the child who needs a boost of confidence.

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Book SynopsisA window into a child''s experience of the Great Migration from the award-winning creators of Before She Was Harriet and Finding Langston.Climbing aboard the New York bound Silver Meteor train, Ruth Ellen embarks upon a journey toward a new life up North--one she can''t begin to imagine. Stop by stop, the perceptive young narrator tells her journey in poems, leaving behind the cotton fields and distant Blue Ridge mountains.Each leg of the trip brings new revelations as scenes out the window of folks working in fields give way to the Delaware River, the curtain that separates the colored car is removed, and glimpses of the freedom and opportunity the family hopes to find come into view. As they travel, Ruth Ellen reads from Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, reflecting on how her journey mirrors her own-- until finally the train arrives at its last stop, New York''s Penn Station, and the family heads out into a night filled with brig

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Book SynopsisBouncy illustrations, innovative die cutting and popular rhymes make Books with Holes a must for every child. Available in three formats, suitable for babies, toddlers, pre-schoolers and the nursery or classroom.

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Book SynopsisBouncy illustrations, innovative die cutting and popular rhymes make Books with Holes a must for every child. Available in three formats, suitable for babies, toddlers, pre-schoolers and the nursery or classroom.

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Book SynopsisA recording of Barry's best loved songs about school that feature a new musical accompaniment with fiddle, mandolin, clarinet and guitar. Barry sings about teachers and about a boy who doesn't want to get out of bed in the morning--he turns out to be the Principal--and a deep voiced chorus sings about underwear in a calypso beat. This recording also includes Barry's classic 1975 song, I've Got a Teacher and She's So Mean. A funny and meaningful collection.

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"Sing along with the book as the children learn the song. But for some real fun, have the children make a side web on the floor with some yarn; then they can be called into the web one by one until they are all in. That's, of course, until the web falls apart and they all fall down!" -- School Library Journal article "Vamos a Cantar! Music and book selections for a tune-filled bilingual story time" "A thoroughly engaging, ingeniously designed Latino celebration." --STARRED review, Kirkus "Delightful...should draw smiles." -- STARRED review, Publishers Weekly "A fully immersive and interactive reading experience...Little ones and their grown-ups will love singing and reading this book together. A perfect choice for bilingual story times." -- STARRED review, Lucia AcostaSchool Library Journal "Belong[s] on every early reader's bookshelf...Sing your heart out while teaching your little one some Spanish with this adorable, bilingual book!...whether your family speaks more than one language already, or you want your kid to get a jumpstart on their Spanish skills, story time will be fun for both of you." --Heather Newman, Babble.com "Truly worthy and recommended for the shelves of every public and school library...A beautiful accordion-style board book featuring one of the most well-known Spanish songs for children. With every page turn, there are flaps to open and wheels to spin, for a fully immersive, interactive reading experience." --Lucia Acosta, School Library Journal, "Spring 2016 Titles For And About Latinos" "So beautifully designed and such fun." --Mary Alice Garber, Politics and Prose Bookstore "Sure to engage young children everywhere... insanely adorable novelty board book [with] plenty of lift the flap and turn the wheel opportunities to encourage entertaining interaction and the illustrations are simply precious and truly heartwarming...fun filled app...these activities are all designed to assist young developing minds in becoming bilingual." -- Obviously MARvelous "Jamarillo has done a wonderful job in the adorable book telling the story of the chicks whose mom takes care of them. Her lyrics are simpler than the translation above and flow better...The illustrations are bright, simple, and cheerful and it has flaps to open, which makes it even more fun for kids. The rhyming text is catchy and it would be a perfect book to read aloud." -- Carol's Notebook "Delightful...I have no hesitation in recommending to parents, carers and teachers for them to share with young children and initiate a love of rhymes and languages in a fun and enjoyable way." -- Splashes Into Books "Adorable...Designed in accordion style with bright artwork and the simple story on both sides, the book can be read folded up or opened up in its entirety. Have your little ones try it both ways. Preschoolers will find all the interactive lift-the-flaps and spin-wheel features hard to resist..." -- Good Reads With Ronna "A wonderful, little book which not only lets kids get a taste for another language but helps them learn a treasure from the culture which sticks in the head for years to come--a rhyme. I can only recommend it and think little listeners will adore it." -- Bookworm for Kids "I love the Canticos books because they are so beautiful. The production values are much higher than we usually see from a small press. Bi-lingual books are always a challenge to come by, so Encantos seems to have found a gap in the market with LITTLE CHICKIES/LOS POLLITOS and the others coming this year. Plus digital content is always appreciated. I don't see books like this every day. It's easy to get excited about them." --Clare Doornbos from DIESEL, A Bookstore in Larkspur "A fantastic way to introduce the Spanish language to young children...Even better? There's a super cute app that goes along with it. With adorable illustrations and flaps to lift open, Ellie was drawn in immediately. The rhythmic, rhyming nature of the story...completely sealed the deal...The app is really cute too. Ellie loves it and I love that she's learning a little something through play." -- Glamamom "Your children will love singing along and playing with the 3 three little chickies. Even better still, they'll enjoy reading the book and using the app in conjunction with each other so they'll be able to experience hours of nonstop fun and learning!" -- Divinelifestyle.com "Offers interactive fun...Not only a great [book] to have in the home, but also a great teaching tool... the app [is] a must have as well when you want to have tools that can help the learning of a new language for your kids fun!" -- Mommy Katie blog "I love the board book design with flaps as well as the reversible Spanish design. We find that our children that come in love flaps and moveable parts and that also works well when we are doing story time to get children involved with a story... a great addition to our Story Hour collection." --Arin Burton, Youth Services, Lima OH Public Library "The design is sheer genius. When you're reading one side, it's all in either Spanish or English but then you flip it over and then the book is in the other language. Here's what I love about this: it forces you to retain the words in Spanish/English that you just read...engaging. Grab your book and app and get your kids falling in love with an engaging and fun way to learn a new language."- Crunchmommy.com "Too cute! I love the idea of introducing a second language to children, especially at a young age." --The Review Wire.com "Engaging and eye catching with wonderful illustrations...Together [the book and app] are amazing and will help encourage young children to learn another language as well as show them all mothers love their children." -- Cumin Logic "A must-have for every young child's library." -- A Typical Familia "A book chock full of good stuff to work your kids' little brains...book's universal simplicity that helped my kids to learn new Spanish words...the app is fantastic [and] provided endless engagement for my kids to explore their creativity and tap into several forms of intelligence.If you are scrambling for summer activities like I am, check out Little Chickies / Los Pollitos and the app that goes with it. You won't be disappointed." -- The 21st Century Sahm "I love that my kids are able to practice a new language by singing, listening, touching and watching the app or flipping through the book. The book is accordion style so have fun with opening up the pages and even building a little fort enclosure with it." -- Fav Haute Mama "The colorful, expressive illustrations could universally communicate the story of three demanding chickies hatching from eggs supervised by their resourceful, loving mama hen. My daughter enjoyed lifting the flaps and telling the story in her own words based on the pictures. After reading in Spanish...my daughter enjoyed interacting with the book all over again...would make for an impressive and thoughtful gift." --Bicultural Mama "I love that [the author] has created these for Latino children. They can be a great tool for non-Latino children as well, to help introduce them to Latino culture and Spanish...a fun way to plant the seed...a really cute story." -- Emily Reviews "What a sweet little book and a clever way to promote bilingual reading experiences to small children. No awkward repetition or lingering on the same pages too long while trying to read in both languages at the same time--I think my daughter will love it instead of getting bored or confused like with other bilingual books! The book is based on a song...Singing is great for helping children break down words into their smaller sounds--an important early literacy skill!" - Librarian in Periwinkle "Families and teachers looking for bilingual books (English/Spanish), have a new resource in Canticos from Susie Jaramillo. Their unique presentation sets them apart from others in that genre. The text and illustrations form a recipe for fun and educational books for young readers." -- The Fairview Review

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Book SynopsisFrom the Emmy-nominated, award-winning bilingual preschool series Canticos, comes Thank You, Gracias, a lift-the-flap board book about giving thanks written in rhyming English and Spanish text, perfect for fans of Amor is to Love You.Sing and learn about what it means to give thanks, in both English and Spanish. Thank You, Gracias is full of bright, cheerful art featuring the Little Chickies and other favorite Canticos characters, and engaging lift-the-flaps. This board book is a great way to make learning and singing with your little ones special and unique in not one, but two languages.

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Book SynopsisA playful peek-a-boo cover reveals five glittery ghosts for preschoolers to count in every silly scene of this board book. Five silly ghosts floating by a gate. The first one said, “Oh my, it’s getting late.”  This board book features a classic rhyming read-aloud text with the five silly glittery ghosts in Halloween costumes as they peer through a die-cut cover. Each page turn provides a playfully ghoulish reveal. Join five silly ghosts in this fun counting caper!

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Book SynopsisThis picture book is a sincere and funny "Be Yourself" book.

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Book SynopsisShare the magic of Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site with your little Spanish speaker! One by one, Crane Truck, Cement Mixer, Dump Truck, Bulldozer, and Excavator finish their work and say buenas noches—so that tomorrow they'll be ready for another day of construction play! Vibrant illustrations and gentle rhyming text make this Spanish-edition book a bedtime favorite for truck-crazy kids everywhere. En la enorme zona de construcción, las máquinas trabajan con tesón. ¡Pero es hora de dar las buenas noches! Incluso los más constantes y tenaces lectores querrán apagar sus motores, detener sus ruedas y dormirse pensando en esta animada y entretenida historia. ¡Buenas noches, construcción! ¡Buenas noches, diversión!   Las vibrantes y divertidas ilustraciones del reconocido artista Tom Lichtenheld y el simpático texto en rima de Sherri Duskey Rinker hacen que

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Book SynopsisGeorg Porg ate crab cakes,saw one move, cried, 'Heaven's sakes!'When he found out the crab still lived,His plate, he dropped-his face, he hid.Merriment and madness reign as king and queen of Carnival in this playful romp around the Crescent City. Mother Goose takes on Metairie, Mid City, the Mississippi, and more in these delightful twists on classic poems. Rhyme down on the bayou with the Mischievous Nutria and three shrimp in a tub. Cheerful illustrations fill this sweet and silly collection, perfect for Who Dats of all ages.

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Book SynopsisAn illustrated, humorous version of the traditional nursery rhyme.

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