Poetry is magic! In this stunningly illustrated treasury, Charles Ghigna, Father Goose®, has compiled 101 of his best, most-beloved children's poems to share with young readers as a first introduction to the joy of language and to the enchanted world of books. His poetry's lilting rhythms and rhymes, and its short, simple sentences and clever repetition of key words and phrases he hopes will start children's eyes, minds, and hearts dancing along the rhythmical lines of poetry and into a lifelong love of lyrical language. Ideal bedtime story for young families; Provides teachers and librarians with the perfect read-aloud book of poems to use in the classroom and the library; Promotes language and literacy. Young readers and their families will gain an understanding of the wonder and joy of poetry, as well as a positive look at the natural world around them. In the words of Charles Ghigna, "It is the joyous power of poetry that turns listeners into readers and readers into writers."

Snowflakes, sleds, and skates are just the beginning of the joys of winter.

A little bear cub experiences the many joys of fall. Pumpkins, leaves, apples, and lots of fun holidays keep this little cub busy.

Once upon another time, the world was young and new. If you want to know this world, there's something you can do... With sweeping landscapes and up-close details of the natural world, Once Upon Another Time takes readers through a lyrical exploration of the world as it was before humans made their mark. Contrasting the past with the present, this expansive picture book serves as a warm invitation for children--and all people--to appreciate, explore, and protect the magic and wonder of this planet we call home. Written by award-winning authors Charles Ghigna and Matt Forrest Esenwine, and illustrated by Andr's F. Landaz bal, Once Upon Another Time is a stunning portrait of a world that used to exist, and can still be found--if you just know where to look.

From lemonade in the shade to picnics in the park, summer is all around us.

Centipede has one hundred feet. One hundred feet means one hundred shoes. How in the world does Centipede choose shoes? This Math Reader clearly demonstrates the concepts of pairs and multiple sets, all in simple, rollicking, rhythmic text and with bright, graphic illustrations.