children's poetry, english

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.

"Packed with silly rhymes and witty wordplay, A.F. Harrold's poetry is . . . bursting with fun--and advice. But it's not always the most useful"--Provided by publisher.

Combines poems about a smart pig, a crocodile, a hungry lion, a scorpion, an aunt-eating anteater, and a flying cow with the story of a crocodile who devises secret plans and a few clever tricks to secure his lunch.

Humorous retellings in Spanish verse of six well-known fairy tales featuring surprise endings in place of the traditional happily-ever-after.

After a courtship voyage of a year and a day, Owl and Pussy finally buy a ring from Piggy and are blissfully married.