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Books > Children's & Educational > Language & literature > English (including English as a school subject) > English literature texts > Poetry texts & anthologies
Three fantastic adventures with everyone’s favourite big-hearted elephant!
Horton the Elephant is BIG, big-hearted, and one of Dr. Seuss’s most beloved creations! Join him in this collection of adventures and cheer for Horton as he saves the Whos, hatches the egg, and brings that special Horton kindness to everyone he meets.
Horton Hears a Who!
Horton Hatches the Egg
Horton and the Kwuggerbug
The perfect book for reading aloud with young children, or for more confident readers to tackle on their own.
This stunningly illustrated and heartfelt book tells the story of a
mother bear and her child, who leave their house on an adventure in
search of a star, in a warm tale of love, family and home. Look up
at the stars, so high above me. If I could just hold one, how happy
I'd be! A parent and child go in search of a star, journeying
through dark woods, accross rough seas and through snow and ice to
the top of Mount Digger-Doo in order to reach their goal, but what
will happen when they find it out of reach? This lyrical picture
book celebrates adventure, coming home, love - and the idea that
sometimes what you are looking for is right under your nose. A
relaxing and mindful read that's perfect for any parent who is
looking to soothe their child at bedtime. 'This is a lovely gentle
book, with comforting rhymes, fantastic illustrations and a
fabulous go-getting mother figure' -Just Imagine
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Saving Jackson's Tooth
(Hardcover)
Jeff Shnall; Illustrated by Catherine Lee; Edited by Edee Lemonier
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R612
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The newest picture book written and illustrated by the bestselling
and award-winning Rob Biddulph, the creative star behind the viral
and phenomenal #DrawWithRob! Let's follow the footprints! Let's
hunt for some clues! Left footprint! Right footprint! No time to
lose! As everybody knows, Red-Footed Boobies are fabulous bakers.
But when Desmond's frangipane tart goes missing amidst a flurry of
footprints, the Blue-Footed Booby becomes the chief suspect. But
all is not as it seems... Featuring one of the stars of Draw With
Rob (video number 24), this is a gloriously silly rhyming story
about the perils of jumping to conclusions. Perfect read-aloud fun
for children aged 3+!
This Dinosaur themed anthology of poems is written by various
authors. The anthologies in this series are updated and revised
versions of previously published titles, each with several brand
new poems in them. There's an anthology for every place and topic.
Make sure you've always got a verse rehearsed! Roaring dinosaur
rhymes, silly school rhymes: even some revolting rhymes to get you
groaning. You can rap or rhyme them, mime them out or tackle
fiendish tongue-twisters. Heaps of rib-tickling rhymes to send you
poetry potty, and it all supports the school curriculum. A matching
Teacher Resource Book, written by Paul Cookson, features
workshop-style lessons based on different poetry types/genres. Each
lesson focuses on a specific poem from one of the anthologies.
Slam poetry is meant to be heard! Read about how the style started
and how people are using it to say what they think and feel. Will
you try to write a slam poem? This nonfiction book includes
important text features such as a glossary, index, and table of
contents to engage students in reading as they develop their
comprehension, vocabulary, and literacy skills. The Reader's Guide
and culminating activity direct students back to the text as they
develop their higher-order thinking skills. Check It Out! provides
resources for additional reading and learning. With TIME For Kids
content, this book aligns with national and state standards and
will keep grade 4 students engaged in learning.
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Spring
(Hardcover)
Jeannine Gerkman
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R430
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In a beautiful and poetic reflection, Ruby Bridges tells her story
as never before and shares the events of the momentous day in 1960
when Ruby became the first child to integrate the school system as
a six year old little girl -- a personal and intimate look through
a child's lens at a landmark moment in our Civil Rights history. My
work will be precious, I will be a bridge between people. I will
bridge the "gap" between black & white. . but hopefully all
people! I suppose some things in life are just meant to be. When
Ruby Bridges was just six years old, she became the first African
American student to integrate an elementary school in the South.
Based on the pivotal events that happened in 1960 and told from her
own point of view for the first time, in a poetic reflection on her
experience that changed the face of history and the trajectory of
the Civil Rights movement. I Am Ruby Bridges offers hope and
confidence to all children and is a perfect learning tool for
schools and libraries to teach the story of Ruby Bridges as never
before and introducing this landmark story to young readers in a
powerful new way. This story of innocence and courage is brought to
life by NAACP-nominated artist, Nikkolas Smith through stunning and
beautiful illustrations.Embracing the meaning of her name, Bridges
reflects with poignancy and heart on the way one brave little girl
stood proud and tall to help build a bridge between all people and
pave the path for future generations.
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Gobble Wobble
(Board book)
Brick Puffinton; Illustrated by Cristophe Jacques; Edited by Cottage Door Press
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R186
R175
Discovery Miles 1 750
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Breathe
(Hardcover)
Becky Hemsley; Illustrated by Siski Kalla
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R476
Discovery Miles 4 760
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Each Peach Pear Plum
(Board book)
Allan Ahlberg, Janet Ahlberg; Illustrated by Janet Ahlberg
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A beautiful brand new cased board book version of this classic
picture book by the iconic Janet and Allan Ahlberg. Each Peach Pear
Plum introduces characters from well-known nursery stories, such as
the Three Bears, Mother Hubbard and Tom Thumb, and encourages
children to participate and to find the characters hidden in the
pictures. The text, with its strong rhyme and rhythm, is perfect to
read aloud to very young children, while the game of 'I Spy' keeps
children enthralled.
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