stories in rhyme

In this rhyming adaptation for children of "Why a Son Needs a Mom: 100 Reasons" by Gregory E. Lang, a mother holds her newborn son and lists all the ways she will help him grow, reminding him to be curious, courageous, playful, and, most important, true to himself.

Mary Christmas wants to love Christmas as much as her family does, but their over-the-top preparations embarrass her until she comes up with a way to share their enthusiasm.

Rhyming text describes a school field trip to an apple orchard, where the students count down all the things they see, from twenty nametags to one apple pie.

Ruby's imagination turns everyday objects, like a house for sale and a tabby cat, into frightening surprises on her walk to school with her Mum.

Little children splash through puddles on a rainy day while marveling at a little worm who has come out to play in weather he loves just as much as they do.

Readers respond to a chicken's questions about different animals and learn how great it is to just be themselves.

"As a young girl leads a cast of characters on a musical journey, they learn that they have the power to make changes--big or small--in the world, in their communities, and in most importantly, in themselves"--.

"One-osaurus, two-Osaurus, three-Osaurus, four! Look there, in a child's bedroom, where some prehistoric pals are gathered in a counting game. Nine dinosaurs are playing a sing-song rendition of hide-and-seek--but something isn't adding up. Where is number ten? Stomp, stomp, stomp! CHOMP, CHOMP, CHOMP! Ready or not, here he comes, and he sounds...big! With big, bold numerals, an array of dinosaurs in comical poses, and a humorous twist at the end, this tribute to a child's imagination makes learning numbers a gigantic treat"--Provided by the publisher.

A boy's circle starts out small but steadily grows as he builds relationships throughout his community.

In rhyming text, Princess Truly strives to use her magic powers to be a good friend whether it is in the park with her pug Noodles (who needs a little help making new friends), in the rainbow clubhouse which she and her best friend are building, or at her very first sleepover.