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What do an orangutan, an ostrich, an orange, and the ocean all have
in common? They all begin with the letter O! But other words also
have an O-words like mouth or moon or wow, and even the word hope.
Combining a joyful poem from the much-celebrated poet Luci Shaw
with playful cut-paper art created by Ned Bustard, The O in Hope
helps us experience the goodness of God's gifts of hope and love.
This delightful book can be enjoyed by children and the adults who
read with them. Also included is a note from the author to
encourage further conversation about the content. Discover IVP Kids
and share with children the things that matter to God!
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Windy Days
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Deborah Kerbel; Illustrated by Miki Sato
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Blustery wind burns and shrieks Nibbles on my nose and cheeks For
preschoolers, windy fall days mean excitement and play. Strong
winds stimulate children and their surroundings, as though an
invisible hand is shaking the world. Gentler breezes help plants
scatter their seeds, set pinwheels in motion, and keep kite strings
taut. But fiercer winds begin to sting the cheeks as they bring
about a new season... In Windy Days, author Deborah Kerbel once
again captures the magic of early childhood awe and wonder with
rhyming couplets as light as a breath of fresh air. Illustrator
Miki Sato's unique tactile collage art pops off the page through
its detailed use of hand-stitching and textural materials.
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Stomp
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Uncle Ian Aurora; Illustrated by Natalia Moore
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Brought to you by Penguin The Lost Spells is an audio treasure, a
new collection of 'spells' - acrostic poetry and artwork - by
writer Robert Macfarlane and artist Jackie Morris. For those who
loved The Lost Words - this is its little sister. Captivatingly
read, calling to forest, field, riverbank, ocean and also to the
heart, these 'spells' summon back what is often lost from sight and
care. From Jay to Jackdaw, Oak to Barn Owl, Silver Birch to Grey
Seal, they evoke the special spirit of each plant and creature.
Above all, they celebrate a sense of wonder at nature's power to
amaze, console and bring joy. Across a bewitching natural
soundscape by renowned wildlife recordist Chris Watson, readers
Yrsa Daley-Ward, Johnny Flynn and Julie Fowlis bring the magic of
both nature and language to listeners in an immersive and unique
audio experience. Praise for The Lost Words: 'Gorgeous to look at
and to read. Give it to a child to bring back the magic of
language' Jeanette Winterson, Guardian 'Breathtaking, magical...
Jackie Morris has created something that you could spend all day
looking at' New Statesman 'Robert Macfarlane and Jackie Morris have
made a thing of astonishing beauty' Observer (c) Robert Macfarlane,
Jackie Morris 2020 (P) Penguin Audio 2020
A collection of poems reflecting the experiences of a little English boy growing up in the early part of the twentieth century.
A 2018 Notable Poetry Book for Children (National Council of
Teachers of English) Introduce your children to the beautiful words
of classic American poet, Walt Whitman. Poetry for Kids: Walt
Whitman makes the work engaging and easy to understand. Walt
Whitman is considered by many to be one of the most prolific poets
in American history. What better time to introduce your children to
the written word than now? This collection of thirty-five of Walt's
best works has been carefully curated for kids. Each piece of work
is lovingly illustrated, and are both presented and explained by
New York University professor Karen Karbenier, PhD, a primary
authority Whitman's poetry. Walt Whitman includes enlightening
commentary for each poem, definitions of key words, and a foreword
by the expert so that kids, or even parents new to poems, will
understand. Starting off with "I Hear America Singing," the
collection includes excerpts from "Song of Myself," "O Captain! My
Captain!", poems from Leaves of Grass, and many more
thought-provoking, descriptive, and kid-friendly selections.
"Exuding magic and unbridled creativity on every page, this is a book
with the potential to heal more than just fish."—Publishers Weekly
"An enchantingly abstract invitation to ponder poetry."—Kirkus Reviews
"A great book for any age! At this very moment, it feels like one of
the best books I've ever bought!"—A Year of Reading blog
Come down to the farmyard for a noisy, rhyming animal adventure in
this colourful read-aloud picture book! The rooster wakes the farm
up with a cock-a-doodle-doo! The sheepdog won't stop barking, and
the cows begin to moo. Little ones will love looking at the
colourful pictures, and joining in with all the great sound words,
as they discover lots of exciting farm animals. Including moo-ing
cows, oink-ing pigs, sheep, donkeys, horses and more! Each page
introduces a different animal, with a short read-aloud rhyme.
"Picture books like these get everything right - funny witty verses
complemented by vivacious and colourful illustrations" Books for
Keeps From the author of international bestseller Giraffes Can't
Dance.
John Bunyan's Bestseller as You've Never Experienced It Before Did
you know that John Bunyan's timeless tale, ThePilgrim's Progress,
is the best selling book in history aside from the Bible,
captivating millions of readers and impacting multiple generations
of believers? This fresh retelling of Bunyan's masterwork features
kid-friendly language in verse form, chronicling Christian's quest
for forgiveness, freedom, and an everlasting kingdom. Coupled with
colorful illustrations that bring this epic journey to life, young
readers ages eight and up will be inspired and captivated by this
classic Christian allegory. More than just a fantastical adventure,
this book will help children gain greater knowledge of key
Christian concepts in words they can understand, making it a
perfect choice for family reading or a trustworthy alternative to
screen time. Bring this bestseller home and spark your child's
faith and imagination!
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Be a Good Dragon
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Kurt Cyrus; Illustrated by Kurt Cyrus
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Ten-year-old Dom knows the power of a wonderfully weird
imagination. He knows all there is to know about goblins, zombies,
ninjas, and the horror of too many mushy peas. Whilst Dom is trying
to adjust to moving home, an unexpected event suddenly changes
everything. With his whole world turned upside down, how far will
he go to be accepted at a new school where attitudes seem very
different to anything he has seen before? The story of Dommy B's
Best Adventure Ever! is filled with humour and memorable, magical
rhymes. It is adapted from the author's exciting poetry-theatre
show for children ages 5 and over.
“In the beginning, when all things began, these were the sounds
which were music to man. ‘Cicadas, crickets, beetles and frogs.
Seedpods, cocoons, hollowed out logs. Crackling fires, the patter
of rain. Thundering hooves on the African plain. Birds in the air,
in the trees – on the land. Wind in the grass through the leaves –
over sand.” With magical illustrations from Joan Rankin, and poetry
from masterful story teller, Wendy Hartmann, the rhyme lyrically
captures the magic of the African sounds of nature. From the
clicking of crickets to the crackle of the fire, follow the journey
that celebrates these sounds, in the rhythm and music of Africa.
Also available in Afrikaans, isiXhosa and isiZulu.
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Unsettled
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Reem Faruqi
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Calm Beasts
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Herberts Dorbe; Illustrated by Gita Treice; Translated by Zanete Vevere Pasqualini, Kate Wakeling
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Sometimes Love
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Katrina Moore; Illustrated by Joy Hwang Ruiz
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A tender, poetic picture book about a military family experiencing
happiness, heartache, and learning to grow through change "Changes
come and changes go. Love through changes makes love grow." When
her mother is deployed overseas, a young girl is temporarily parted
from her beloved dog. Told in spare yet lyrical verse, this picture
book shares a powerful message about the different ways we show
love, from giving, to growing together, to sometimes letting go.
But don't worry, this pet story has a happy ending.
A personal, powerful and resonant account of the Holocaust by one of this country's best-loved children’s authors. By turns charming, shocking and heart-breaking, this is the true story of Michael Rosen’s search for his relatives who “went missing” during the Second World War – told through prose, poetry, maps and pictures.
When Michael was growing up, stories often hung in the air about his great-uncles: one was a clock-mender and the other a dentist. They were there before the war, his dad would say, and weren’t after.
Over many years, Michael tried to find out exactly what happened: he interviewed family members, scoured the internet, pored over books and traveled to America and France. The story he uncovered was one of terrible persecution – and it has inspired his poetry for years since.
Here, poems old and new are balanced against an immensely readable narrative; both an extraordinary account and a powerful tool for talking to children about the Holocaust.
Supported and checked by the UCL Centre for Holocaust Education.
Silly, fantastical, romantic, thought-provoking... This stunning
collection includes 101 classic poems that every child should read!
Find Tennyson, Keats, Shelley, Wordsworth, Edward Lear, Emily
Dickinson, Shakespeare and many more. The poems are organised by
theme, and lively introductions provide information on the poets
and their craft. Includes an index and glossary of poetic form.
This collection is beautifully packaged with shiny foil on the
cover, making it the perfect gift for all year round Previously
published as Favourite Poems: 101 Children's Classics.
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On Wings Of Words
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Jennifer Berne; Illustrated by Becca Stadtlander
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An inspiring and kid-accessible biography of one of the world's most
famous poets.
Emily Dickinson, who famously wrote "Hope is the thing with feathers
that perches in the soul," is brought to life in this moving story. In
a small New England town lives Emily Dickinson, a girl in love with
small things—a flower petal, a bird, a ray of light, a word. In those
small things, her brilliant imagination can see the wide world—and in
her words, she takes wing. From celebrated children's author Jennifer
Berne comes a lyrical and lovely account of the life of Emily
Dickinson: her courage, her faith, and her gift to the world. With
Dickinson's own inimitable poetry woven throughout, this lyrical
biography is not just a tale of prodigious talent, but also of the
power we have to transform ourselves and to reach one another when we
speak from the soul.
• Fantastic educational opportunity to share Emily Dickinson's story
and poetry with young readers
• An inspirational real-life story that will appeal to children and
adults alike.
• Jennifer Berne is the author of critically acclaimed children's
biographies of Albert Einstein and Jacques Cousteau.
Fans who enjoyed Emily Writes: Emily Dickinson and her Poetic
Beginnings, Emily and Carlo, and Uncle Emily will love On Wings of
Words.
• Books for kids ages 5–8
• Poetry for children
• Biographies for children
Jennifer Berne is the award-winning author of the biographies Manfish:
A Story of Jacques Cousteau and On a Beam of Light: A Story of Albert
Einstein. She lives in Copake, New York.
Becca Stadtlander is the illustrator of many children's and young adult
publications, including Sleep Tight Farm. She was born and raised in
Covington, Kentucky.
From armadillo to zebra, this enchanting picture book pairs the
stunning photography of National Geographic photographer Joel
Sartore with playful poems by New York Times best-selling author
Debbie Levy to represent the letters of the alphabet and celebrate
the diversity of the animal world. This unique alphabet book is a
dazzling journey through the animal kingdom. It invites children
and their families to linger over Sartore's spectacular portraits
of animals both familiar and little known. Each animal is showcased
in an original poem by Levy, whose clever, quirky verse and
exuberant wordplay will delight readers young and old. The photos
are part of Sartore's mission to photograph all the animal species
in human care, with special attention given to rare and endangered
species. A beautiful gift book for animal lovers of any age, and a
very special read-aloud ABC book for young children. More popular
National Geographic gift books for animal lovers include: * Photo
Ark: Celebrating Our Wild World in Poetry and Pictures by Joel
Sartore and Kwame Alexander * Hey Baby! A Collection of Pictures,
Poems, and Stories from Nature's Nursery * National Geographic Book
of Animal Poetry * National Geographic Book of Nature Poetry
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Black Gold
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Laura Obuobi; Illustrated by London Ladd
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This lyrical picture book is a joyous, poetic, celebration of Black
children and a reminder of the Universe's unconditional love in
stunning verse and captivating collage. Perfect for fans of Sulwe!
When the Universe decides to create a child, she draws from the
earth-rich, dark, and full of everything that gives life, including
eyes like black star sapphires and full lips to speak the truth.
With help from the Sun and the Moon, they create a child of the
Universe: beautiful, powerful, and boundless with the brilliance of
Black Gold. Laura Obuobi's empowering, whimsical text and London
Ladd's lustrous, captivating illustrations will inspire children to
love themselves exactly as they are. "Obuobi pens an origin story
that's at once earthly and impressively cosmic, an ethereal
children's debut that centers a Black child's
beginnings."-Publishers Weekly (starred review) "Lyrical,
empowering, and inspiring. An affirmation of the miracle each
individual is." -Yamile Saied Mendez, author of Where Are You From?
and What Will You Be?
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