children's poetry, english

Life was supposed to be better after the war. Seventeen-year-old Henry Knights knows different. Henry's older brother returns from overseas a changed man just as his father decides to run for public office. Within days, his brother's PTSD and his father's campaign turn life upside down, as does the arrival of a famous war reporter. Caught in chaos, Henry and his twin sister, both adopted, consider finding their birth family.

A collection of poems about the life of Christopher Robin which was the author's first book for children.

A collection of poems reflecting the experiences of a little English boy growing up in the early part of the twentieth century.

"A collection of 366 hilarious poems about animals, families, school, food, holidays, and much more!"--Amazon.

Light-hearted illustrations accompany this version of the familiar nursery rhyme about an old woman and her playful dog.

"Twenty five original poems from award winning poet Joseph Coelho designed to be read aloud to project confidence, conjure happiness, make you laugh or cheer others up. Some are odes, some can be said as personal mantras or just poems full of words that you can't help but smile when you hear them. This is a book for any child who wants to build confidence reading aloud, or wants a way to channel their speech and drama confidence. It is a book to foster a love of words and the power that comes with the spoken word. It will show children how speaking a poem aloud has a certain magic, almost like reading a spell"--Provided by publisher.

A poetic exploration of the hippos, leopards, chimpanzees, and other animals found in the jungle.

"Michael Rosen and Sir Quentin Blake join forces for a . . . new collection, focusing on migration and displacement. Michael's poems are divided into four: in the first series, he draws on his childhood as part of a first-generation Polish family living in London; in the second, on his perception of the War as a young boy; in the third, on his 'missing' relatives and the Holocaust; and in the fourth, and final, on global experiences of migration. By turns charming, shocking and heart-breaking, this is an anthology with a story to tell and a powerful point to make: 'You can only do something now'"--BTCat.

"A study in nature-based colors"--Provided by publisher.