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Read, Recite, and Write Concrete Poems

JoAnn Early Macken (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427175977

This fun book provides a logical plan for creating concrete poems - a poetic form in which the text creates a shape that mimics its subject. Tips are included for choosing workable topics, arranging words on the page, and making the most of white space.

Read, Recite, and Write Haiku

JoAnn Early Macken (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427175984

Haiku is a form of short poem that features a set number of syllables. This engaging book describes how to create haiku focusing on setting, seasonal words, and making every word count. As they write their own haiku, readers will learn what else matters besides counting syllables.

Read, Recite, and Write Cinquains

JoAnn Early Macken (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427175960

In this delightful book, readers will learn how to write poems in a five-line poetic form called a cinquain. Examples help show budding poets how to condense text while using natural sentence structure in writing their own cinquains. Easy-to-understand text encourages concrete language, highlights imagery, and provides hints for creating effective titles.

Read, Recite, and Write List Poems

JoAnn Early Macken (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427175991

List poetry includes a number of forms that rely on parallel structure, repetition, and line breaks. This fascinating book gives readers useful instructions for writing a variety of list poems, including acrostics, biopoems, and riddle poems.

My Tiger Cat

Marilyn K. Frankford (author) Barbara Dragony (illustrator)

Publisher: Kaeden Books ISBN: 9781641324304

Rhyming text introduces readers to the adventures of an imaginative kitty.

Letters from Santa: A Christmas Alphabet Book

Katrina Streza (author)

Publisher: Xist Publishing ISBN: 9781623954789

Santa shares his favorite things about Christmas in this alphabet book. Learn the ABCs with holiday cheer and a fun rhyming children's book about Christmas.

I Love You!

Calee M. Lee (author) Tricia Tharp (illustrator)

Publisher: Xist Publishing ISBN: 9781623954734

I love you like a skipping stone...I love you like a doggy's bone... Celebrating the love between a parent and a child, this rhyming book features a host of animals and the things they love about each other.

Hush Little Baby

Mother Goose (author) Marce Gómez (illustrator)

Publisher: Xist Publishing ISBN: 9781532415395

The nursery rhyme classic is paired with beautiful new illustrations to bring the lullaby to a new generation. Each page features whimsical drawings to introduce babies and toddlers to the concepts behind the popular song.

Nursery Rhyme Time

Mother Goose (author) Amy Mullen (illustrator)

Publisher: Xist Publishing ISBN: 9781681952932

Favorite nursery rhymes are paired with sweet and baby and toddler-friendly illustrations in this bright book from Amy Mullen. This cute collection features favorites such as Humpty-Dumpty, London Bridge is Falling Down and more.

If I had a Little Boat

Calee M. Lee (author)

Publisher: Xist Publishing ISBN: 9781623953591

If you had a little red boat, what would you do with it? Where would it go? Who would it meet? Great for bedtime or beginning readers, this rhyming picture book features mesmerizing images and simple, rhythmic text.

A Dog for Everyone

Katrina Streza (author)

Publisher: Xist Publishing ISBN: 9781623953355

This rhyming look at different dogs brings out the best in each breed. Whether you're considering a new family pet, or your child just can't get enough of dogs and puppies, this is a fun book for toddlers through early readers.

Tongue Twisters

Amy Mullen (author, illustrator)

Publisher: Xist Publishing ISBN: 9781532408236

How much wood could a woodchuck chuck if a woodchuck could chuck wood? Classic tongue twisters are paired with cheery illustrations in this new collection. Children will be introduced to Peter Piper (and his peck of pickled peppers), a young fisher named Fischer, a flea and a fly who flew up a flue and many many more funny tongue twisters.

If a Dog Could Wear a Hat

Elizabeth Maginnis (author) Annie Dwyer Internicola (illustrator)

Publisher: Xist Publishing ISBN: 9781532407598

If a dog could wear a hat, what would he do? Would he be a pirate or a Viking or a sailor of a canoe? This silly rhyming picture book will get kids talking about the impossible possibilities of one sweet dog and lots and lots of hats. In this story, Erin is home sick from school and convinces her patient pooch to accept a game of dress up. When Erin is finally ready to rest, the dog gets to play the game too.

The Cow Jumped over the Moon

Claire Brandenburg (author, illustrator)

Publisher: Xist Publishing ISBN: 9781532401855

Join the cat and the fiddle and all of your favorite nursery rhyme characters for this illustrated version of the classic nursery rhyme.

Sleep, My Little One

Kim Mitzo Thompson, Karen Mitzo Hilderbrand (author) Carol Schwartz (illustrator)

Publisher: Twin Sisters ISBN: 9781599228228

Listen to the story! Read the story! Sing the Story! “Sleep, My Little One,” includes the Read-along version of the story followed by the same story sung in an adorable song. As night draws near, mom and baby share precious moments during bath time and bedtime. “Up the stairs and in the bath I’ll wash those little toes. Tickle your tummy as you splash, then, I’ll kiss your sweet, wet nose.” Bedtime is a special time for bonding and saying, “I love you.” Gentle illustrations and rhyming text will make this a favorite for young children. This book is the perfect way to end a busy day. Titles in the Read & Sing Along Series include: A Is For Alligator, A Pilot Flies Her Plane, At The Farm, Diez En La Cama, Down Through The Chimney, Duerme, Mi Pequenito, Hickory Dickory Dock & More, Humpty Dumpty & More, Huge Machines, I Like Colors, I Thank God For You, It’s Night-Night Time, Jolly Old St. Nicholas, Llego La Noche, Me Gustan Los Colores, Ten In The Bed, Two By Two & The Wheels On The Bus.

Daddy Loves You!

Helen Foster James (author) Petra Brown (illustrator)

Publisher: Sleeping Bear Press ISBN: 9781534166776

From the author-illustrator team that created Grandma Loves You! comes a touching story just for Daddy and his newest little bunny. Told in charming verse with signature bunny characters, this book celebrates the unique relationship a father has with his child and the deep love they share, this pair's adventures and tender moments will warm the heart.

I Am Polar Bear

J. Patrick Lewis (author) Miriam Nerlove (illustrator)

Publisher: The Creative Company ISBN: 9781640001466

The polar bear is known by many names in different languages—White Bear, Ice Bear, Sea Bear. It is Sailor of the Icebergs, Whale’s Curse, Seal’s Dread. It is the animal deserving of great respect, the Ever-wandering One, the Master of Helping Spirits, Grandfather, or God’s Dog. Whatever its name, what is certain is that this majestic, Arctic animal is threatened by extinction and in need of human protection before it disappears from our world forever.

My First Nursery Rhymes

Kim Mitzo Thompson, Karen Mitzo Hilderbrand (author) Jackie Binder (illustrator)

Publisher: Twin Sisters ISBN: 9781619380035

Learn all of the classic nursery rhymes with this adorably-illustrated book from the My First Books Collection! Young readers will enjoy Humpty Dumpty, Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star, This Little Pig Went to the Market, Oh Where Has My Little Dog Gone? and Pat-a-Cake, Pat-a-Cake. Rhyming words, simple text, and engaging artwork will encourage early literacy skills. Titles included in the My First Book Series are: My First Book, My First Nursery Rhymes, and Peek-A-Boo!

Mary Had A Little Lamb

Kim Mitzo Thompson, Karen Mitzo Hilderbrand (author) Sharon Lane Holm (illustrator)

Publisher: Twin Sisters ISBN: 9781599228204

Enjoy this adorably-illustrated, classic rhyme about Mary and her silly lamb that follows her everywhere she goes! Then young readers can continue reading six other classics including Little Bo Peep, Humpty Dumpty, Little Miss Muffet, Oh Where Has My Little Dog Gone, Hickory Dickory Dock and Hey, Diddle Diddle?

Humpty Dumpty & More

Kim Mitzo Thompson, Karen Mitzo Hilderbrand (author)Sharon Lane Holm (illustrator)

Publisher: Twin Sisters ISBN: 9781599227870

Read the story. Then sing the story! It isn’t a secret that using songs to teach children pre-reading skills is fun and successful. This classic song is featured as a read-along and a sing-along. Help the children glue and tape Humpty Dumpty back together again with this adapted version of the classic Humpty Dumpty rhyme. Then enjoy five more classic nursery rhymes including Jack and Jill, Oh Where, Oh where, Has My Little Dog Gone?, Five Little Piggies and Little Miss Muffet! Adorable illustrations, repetitive text, and rhyming fun will have pre-readers enjoying and reading along in no time. The fun Read & Sing Along series includes: A Is For Alligator, A Pilot Flies Her Plane, At The Farm, Diez En La Cama, Down Through The Chimney, Duerme, Mi Pequenito, Hickory Dickory Dock & More, Huge Machines, I Like Colors, I Thank God For You, It’s Night-Night Time, Jolly Old St. Nicholas, Llego La Noche, Me Gustan Los Colores, Sleep, My Little One, Ten In The Bed, Two By Two and The Wheels On The Bus

Yummy Noodles

Diana Murray (author) Bob Monahan (illustrator)

Publisher: Highlights ISBN: 9781682388952

A child enjoys a delicious bowl of warm noodles.

Where Does the Wind Go?

Jeanne Barrett Hargett (author) Melanie Hall (illustrator)

Publisher: Highlights ISBN: 9781682388907

A poem about where the wind might go when it's ready for sleep.

Naughty Puppy Gnaws Again

Michael J. Rosen (author) Amanda Haley (illustrator)

Publisher: Highlights ISBN: 9781682388488

A puppy likes to chew everything in sight.

Look at the Stars

Marguerite Chase McCue (author) Claudine Gevry (illustrator)

Publisher: Highlights ISBN: 9781682388396

A poem about the beauty of the summer sky.

Sleepy Sea Hourse

Heidi Bee Roemer (author) Sydney Hanson (illustrator)

Publisher: Highlights ISBN: 9781682388709

A baby seahorse rocks himself to sleep in the ocean waves.