juvenile fiction / stories in verse

Hop on board the train on a rollicking, rhyming adventure to meet some of Alaska's most beloved animals. Included at the back is a glossary of the parts of a train, plus more information about the famous Alaska Train and a map of its route.

"Camping is fun. Until it's time to sleep. Then, Lucy wonders, what kinds of creatures lurk in the dark? With only her brother and grandpa as tent mates, will Lucy be able to face her camping fears? Includes a variety of poetic forms--from aubade to haiku--as well as writing tips about rhyme and rhythm"--Provided by publisher.

"Elvis Presley's ... song 'Love Me Tender' is reimagined as an ode to families of all shapes and sizes"--Provided by publisher.

"A girl named Ruth Anne tells the story of her family's train journey from North Carolina to New York City as part of the Great Migration"--Publisher.

"Eleven-year-old Lam, her brothers, and other ethnic Chinese flee Vietnam in 1979, embarking on a long and perilous journey toward a refugee camp, where Lam finds new hope and happiness. Includes historical notes, glossary, and pronunciation guide"--Provided by publisher.

Still grieving for her father, twelve-year-old Birdie struggles to adjust to many changes, including when her grandmother, her mother, and her best friends all begin dating.

The popular Thanksgiving song is illustrated with scenes of a family going to Grandfather's house for dinner.

"A collection of poems about the ups and downs of friendship"--Provided by publisher.

A cumulative rhyme about the animals who help Robin build her nest.

"... [A] retelling of Clement C. Moore's ... poem, 'A Visit from St. Nicholas,' ... featur[ing] the text of Moore's original poem, illustrated with ... LEGO brick scenes and characters"--Provided by publisher.