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Books > Children's & Educational > Language & literature > English (including English as a school subject) > English literature texts > Poetry texts & anthologies
Hilaire Belloc's misbehaving children suffer all manner of grisly
ends in these cautionary tales that poke fun at the idea of
improving children's morals through verse stories. Once heard, who
can forget 'Henry King, Who chewed bits of String' or the
unfortunate lies of Matilda? The wicked humour ensures that they
will remain favourites throughout the generations. This new edition
has been carefully typeset to remain faithful to the original, and
includes all of Basil Blackwood's brilliant black and white
illustrations.
"'Twas the night before Christmas, and all through the house ..."
For decades families have gathered together to read Clement C.
Moore's enchanting holiday poem. Featuring beautiful original
illustrations by award-winning artist Tom Browning, this stunning
edition stands apart from the rest. Browning has created a classic
Saint Nick--the quintessential round, jolly, white-bearded figure
that everyone imagines. The look is timeless, filled with warmth
and sentiment: exactly what Christmas should be.
The story's enduring charm and Browning's memorable art make "The
Night Before Christmas" a must-have for any child who is just
discovering the tale--and every adult who has loved it forever.
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Shark Must Park!
(Hardcover)
Michelle Ward; Illustrated by Bailey Beougher
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A Kirkus Reviews Best Book of the Year. This lyrical middle-grade
novel-in-verse celebrates the power of story and of finding one's
individual voice. Keet knows the only good thing about moving away
from her Alabama home is that she'll live near her beloved
grandfather. When Keet starts school, it's even worse than she
expected, as the kids tease her about her southern accent. Now
Keet, who can "talk the whiskers off a catfish," doesn't want to
open her mouth. While fishing with her grandfather, she learns the
art of listening and gradually, she makes her first new friend. But
just as she's beginning to settle in, her grandfather has a stroke,
and even though he's still nearby, he suddenly feels
ever-so-far-away. Keet is determined to reel him back to her by
telling him stories; in the process she finds her voice and her
grandfather again. ACooperative Children's Book Center Choices
Selection.
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Spring
(Hardcover)
Jeannine Gerkman
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Everyone's the Smartest
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Ulla Contra; Illustrated by Ulla Saar; Translated by Geater, Kaldmaa, Obrien
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Le Mouse Caper
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Marilyn Seigle; Illustrated by Maegan Penley
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Shortlisted for the Laugh Out Loud Awards - the UK's only prize for
funny children's books A brilliant collection of poems by an
exciting young poet, this book is perfect, whether you like poetry
or not! 'When you read this book, the windows will burp and the
grass will turn blue. That's how magic these poems are.' Michael
Rosen Packed full of silly, funny, or downright hilarious poems
(with a few serious ones mixed in) this brilliant collection from
exciting young poet, Joshua Seigal is perfect for fans of Michael
Rosen and anyone else who needs a giggle. If you like poetry,
you'll like this book. And if you don't like poetry you'll LOVE it!
With poems on every topic from the power of books to the joys of
fried chicken, this collection is a fabulous mix of Joshua Seigal's
subversive humour and insight into the world of children. If you
don't like poetry after reading this, there's probably something
wrong with you! Book band: Grey - Ideal for Age 8 - 9
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Saving Jackson's Tooth
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Jeff Shnall; Illustrated by Catherine Lee; Edited by Edee Lemonier
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She Will Soar
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Ana Sampson; Edited by Ana Sampson
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A stunning gift book featuring 130 poems about wanderlust, freedom
and escape written by women. With poems from classic, well loved
poets as well as innovative and bold modern voices, She Will Soar
is a stunning collection and an essential addition to any
bookshelf. From the ancient world right up to the present day, it
includes poems on wanderlust, travel, daydreams, flights of fancy,
escaping into books, tranquillity, courage, hope and resilience.
From frustrated housewives to passionate activists, from servants
and suffragettes to some of today's most gifted writers, here is a
bold choir of voices demanding independence and celebrating their
hard-won power. Immerse yourself in poems by Carol Ann Duffy,
Christina Rossetti, Stevie Smith, Sarah Crossan, Emily Dickinson,
Salena Godden, Mary Jean Chan, Charly Cox, Nikita Gill, Fiona
Benson, Hollie McNish and Grace Nichols to name but a few
A beautiful first collection of poems by two-time Kate Greenaway
Medal-winner Shirley Hughes. In this wonderful collection of poems,
by best-loved and Kate Greenaway Medal-winner, Shirley Hughes,
Katie and her little brother Olly go out and about, romping through
the changing seasons. They take pleasure in the different elements
and weather conditions - sunshine, wind, rain, mist and even snow.
From the joys of the seaside to the miseries of the sickbed, this
exuberant volume captures to perfection the world of childhood.
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