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Books > Children's & Educational > Language & literature > English (including English as a school subject) > English literature texts > Poetry texts & anthologies
Gediggies vir vrolike gesiggies bevat 49 gediggies met 'n Christelike inslag. Onderwerpe wat aangespreek word is God die Vader, Seun en Heilige Gees, boeliegedrag, die grootheid van die Skepping, familie, vrese, respek, jou waarde en waar elkeen van ons inpas in God se plan en die wêreld. Dit sal jou help om jou kind lewenslesse en -vaardighede aan te leer. Vir ouderdom 3-8 jaar. Illustrasie vir elke gediggie deur Wess-lee de Klerk. CD met 20 musiekopnames word ingesluit.
Die 54 gedigte in Toulopers is almal splinternuut en is geskryf met tieners van 13 tot 15 jaar in gedagte. Van ernstiger temas tot glimlagverse, van rebelse gedigte tot dolverliefde SMS-poësie – al die bydraes in hierdie bundel is met een doel voor oë gekies: om tot moderne tieners se leefwêreld te spreek.
Originally performed at the Kennedy Center for the unveiling of the
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial, this stirring and inspirational
poem is New York Times bestselling author and Carnegie Medal winner
Jason Reynolds's rallying cry to the young dreamers of the world. A
one-of-a-kind book, perfect for the kids facing change, the
newly-graduated, the creatives, the ambitious - FOR EVERY ONE is an
inspirational gift for anyone who needs to be reminded to dream.
From the fantastic duo behind Poems Aloud and Smile Out Loud comes
another compendium of 25 original confidence-building poems to read
out loud which will show children that their voice has FANTASTIC
power. From multi-award winning poet and Waterstones Children's
Laureate Joseph Coelho comes 25 more brilliant, sparkling and truly
original poems for children, specially written to help build
confidence, develop speaking skills and help foster self-belief.
The collection contains mantras to be true to yourself, to help you
feel brave, project happiness, conjure a smile, make you laugh or
cheer others up. Some are odes, some can be said as personal
mantras or just poems that instil confidence and help children
realise the power of their voices. Reading these poems aloud will
teach children the power of a poem, encouraging them to explore the
magic of language and foster a love of verse. This book follows on
from Poems Aloud and Smile Out Loud, the hugely succesful books
from Joseph Coehlo,illustrated in beautifully vivid colour by
Daniel Gray-Barnett. These books have inspired thousands of young
readers at home and in classrooms to speak up and love the power of
their own voice. "Poetry for children is dead. Really? Not when
there are young poets like Joseph Coelho" -Books for Keeps "A fresh
new voice in Children's poetry" - Roger McGough
The perfect rhyming children’s book for little unicorn lovers!
We’re off to find a unicorn, They’re really hard to spot. Some
people say they’re make-believe, But WE believe they’re not!
Join two little unicorn lovers on a magical adventure to find their
favourite mythical creature! There are so many places to explore
– the wishing well must be a likely place . . . or surely the
enchanted forest, if not? Is that a pair of fluffy UNICORN ears
behind that rock? Ah – it’s grandad’s socks. On closer
inspection, there don’t seem to be ANY unicorns around! But if
you keep looking and don’t give up, you never know what you might
find – there might just be some unicorns just around the corner
after all! Binoculars at the ready for a fun-filled rhyming romp .
. . full of magic and unicorn rainbow sparkle! We’re Going on a
Bear Hunt meets Ten Little Unicorns with the ‘not-all-it-seems’
silliness of Shark in the Park!
Liza Seele's nose snortingly hilarious Potjie Pot Poems, with belly
laugh inducing illustrations from Shannan Gia, from the South African
melting pot brings children together under one banner: No more boring
poems allowed at school! Dive into 85 pages of 30 different poems and
join the Mzansi textbook strike.
Poems to read and to perform
Rhymes in every shape and form
For kids, teachers, schools alike
Who have joined the Mzansi textbook strike:
It's time to march and then toyi-toyi
For every girl and every boy
Who's had to sit at school and suffer
One dreary poem after another!
Bring back poems that hit the spot,
Like those from the S'African melting pot...
We demand a brand-new rule:
No boring poems allowed at school!
In this fantastic collection, Waterstones Children's Laureate
Joseph Coelho shows us that poems are made to read OUT LOUD! In
this wittily illustrated anthology of poems, designed to be read
aloud, twenty poems arm children with techniques for lifting poetry
off the page and performing with confidence. Perfect for confident
children and shy readers alike, this book teaches all sorts of
clever ways to performing poetry. Children will learn 20 techniques
for reading aloud by trying out 20 funny and thoughtful original
poems by the much-loved and award-winning performance poet, Joseph
Coelho. There are tongue twisters, poems to project, poems to
whisper, poems to make you laugh. There are poems to perform to a
whole class and others to whisper in somebody's ear. Richly
textured, warm and stylish illustration by Daniel Gray-Barnett
bring each page to life. "Poetry for children is dead. Really? Not
when there are young poets like Joseph Coelho" -Books for Keeps
Within the pages of Allie Esiri's gorgeous collection, A Poem for
Every Winter Day, you will find verse that will transport you to
sparkling winter scenes, taking you from Christmas, to New Years
Eve and the joys of Valentines Day. The poems are selected from
Allie Esiri's bestselling poetry anthologies A Poem for Every Day
of the Year and A Poem for Every Night of the Year. Perfect for
reading aloud and sharing with all the family, this book dazzles
with an array of familiar favourites and remarkable new
discoveries. These seasonal poems - together with introductory
paragraphs - have a link to the date on which they appear. Includes
poems by Mary Oliver, Edgar Allan Poe, Thomas Hardy, E. E. Cummings
and Robert Burns who sit alongside Benjamin Zephaniah, Wendy Cope,
Roger McGough and Jackie Kay. This soul-enhancing book will keep
you company for every day of winter.
Waterstones Children's Laureate Joseph Coelho presents another
brilliant compendium of poetry to read out loud and make you smile!
From the fantastic duo behind Poems Aloud comes twenty five
original poems designed to be read aloud to project confidence,
conjure happiness, make you laugh or cheer others up. Some are
odes, some can be said as personal mantras or just poems full of
words that you can't help but smile when you hear them. This is a
book for any child who wants to build confidence reading aloud, or
wants a way to channel their speech and drama confidence. It is a
book to foster a love of words and the power that comes with the
spoken word. It will show children how speaking a poem aloud has a
certain magic, almost like reading a spell. Poems can be read aloud
to an audience, muttered quietly to oneself or whispered in the ear
of someone who needs to hear some cheerful words.
The first in a fabulously funny series about a dragon who has lost
his flame - but may just find fire elsewhere . . . Perfect for fans
of The DInosaur That Pooped series. Sir Wayne's dragon has lost his
flame. Are his teeth TOO clean? Is his tongue TOO pink? Perhaps his
diet is to blame. Not to worry - Sir Wayne has a meal plan of EPIC
proportions, including a big lump of lava, one burning bush, some
sparklers and fireworks - the ones that go 'WHOOOOSH'. Oh, and one
VERY mouldy old piece of cheese - almost as green as the snot from
a sneeze . . . What could possibly go wrong?! A hilariously
anarchic picture book, with a truly explosive ending! From the
hugely exciting new picture book talent, Beach. Look out for The
Knight with the Blazing Bottom coming in June 2022!
Rock-a-Bye Rumpus is a delightful collection of sweet and fun
action poems for the very young, specially chosen by bestselling
author, Julia Donaldson and beautifully illustrated by Sebastien
Braun. This gorgeous gift book and accompanying audio CD is made up
of seven charming sections, including 'Fingers, Toes and Faces',
'Hop, Skip and Jump' and 'Tea, Bath and Bed' - each featuring
much-loved classic rhymes such as Incy Wincy Spider and Hush,
Little Baby as well as carefully selected poems from contemporary
poets, including brand new poems by Julia Donaldson herself. With
irresistible illustrations from bestselling illustrator, Sebastien
Braun, Rock-a-Bye Rumpus is sure to become a firm favourite and a
must-have for every child.
Join Mr. Bird and Mouse in this witty introduction to all the
everyday things you can find in a "People House", perfect for young
readers! When Mouse and Mr. Bird find their way into a "People
House", they are thrilled with how much there is to see! From
chairs and stairs to hooks and books, balls of string and bells to
ring, these two chaotic creatures quickly cause mischief in every
room. But are those footsteps they can suddenly hear? Easy to read
and full of familiar words for early readers, this story brings Dr.
Seuss's unique blend of rhyme, rhythm, repetition and classic
humour to the home environment.
A Year of Scottish Poems is a glorious collection of 366 poems
compiled by Gaby Morgan. Reflecting the changing seasons, landscape
and history of Scotland and her people and marking key dates in the
Scottish calendar - from Burns Night to Hogmanay - these poems are
powerful, thoughtful and uplifting. With an introduction from the
National Poet for Scotland, Makar Jackie Kay, this collection is
bursting at the seams with the strongest voices in Scottish poetry
including Robert Burns, Robert Louis Stevenson, George Mackay
Brown, Sir Walter Scott, Liz Lochhead, Don Paterson, Nan Shepherd,
Stewart Conn, Kathleen Jamie, Elma Mitchell, John Rice, Muriel
Spark, Iain Crichton Smith, Julia Donaldson, Kate Clanchy, Carol
Ann Duffy and many more to deliver magic on every page that lasts a
whole year!
A pitch-perfect rhyming celebration of dads! Dads are all around!
But there's just ONE dad who gives the best hugs of all. Can you
guess who it is? A joyfully inclusive celebration of ALL dads -
perfect for Father's Day gifting!
The Birthday Bird-star of the beloved Dr. Seuss classic Happy
Birthday to You!-bakes a cake in this simple, rhymed easy reader
ideal for inspiring young cooks, especially on their birthdays! In
this sweet, easy-to-read story, the Birthday Bird arrives at a
child's house to bake and decorate a birthday cake. An ideal choice
for children learning to read, baking enthusiasts, and of course,
Dr. Seuss fans; it's perfect for encouraging young children to help
in the kitchen! Step 1 Readers feature big type and easy words for
children who know the alphabet and are eager to begin reading.
Rhyme and rhythmic text paired with picture clues help children
decode the story.
A wonderfully illustrated and sumptuous collection of nursery
rhymes for all ages, including many favourite rhymes as well as
some that will be a delightful discovery. Originally published as
The Cat and the Fiddle in 2011, this edition includes a new
introduction by Jackie Morris - a spirited defence of the nursery
rhyme, which she fears is in danger of being forgotten in a digital
world. The beautiful and detailed watercolour paintings combine
with over 40 rhymes to make this a unique treasury and lifetime
possession for children and adults of all ages.
A moving, lyrical picture book about a shy child unlocking the
power of their own voice through poetry, with the helping hand of
an extra special teacher, written by multi-award winning poet and
Waterstones Children's Laureate Joseph Coelho. From the creators of
If All The World Were, winner of the 2019 Independent Book Shop
Picture Book Award which has been translated into 13 languages,
this beautifully illustrated, powerful and heartwarming text shows
children that everyone's voice can be powerful and beautiful,
however small. Allison Colpoys' gorgeous artwork spills from every
page as she shows this most heartwarming of tales. Follow a child
who is so shy she doesn't speak. With the encouragement on an
enchanting and magical teacher, she writes a poem. But a poem is
meant to be read aloud! She musters all her courage, stands at the
front of the class and shows her classmates that she does have a
voice. And her voice is BEAUTIFUL! The perfect way to encourage
empathy in young children and show shy children how to feel brave,
this beautiful story will delight readers time and time again.
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