Stories in verse Books

Things are going missing, so the animals think someone is stealing. Hamilton Troll doesn't want to believe it, that is, until he gets carried away. Dropped onto Fiona's pile of toys, Hamilton realizes he needs to teach her not to take things, and to...

Freaky fun!A spooky night, a haunted house. Are you brave enough to go inside?Trick-or-treating has never been this much fun . . . or scary. Irene Mathia's The Short Straw is a narrative Halloween poem for children - spooky, but not too...

A Cat who is a Detective tries to find a lost ringA Hippo who plays cricket decides to have a bowlA Tyrannosaurus Rex has a tricky problemA Toad who knows he's a toad and is not afraid to admit it...Here are a few stories told in rhyme with accompanying...

Join Africa's Wildlife as they set about on a counting safari journeying across the vast African plains. Their fun and adventure are certain to captivate your children's attention. An engaging and lively story-verse with beautifully illustrated pictures...

With her sunny outlook and cheerful disposition, Lilah approaches each day as a gift, and she's determined to make the most of every one of them. And although she enjoys life's simple pleasures, she also has high expectations about how she will make her...

Some people (kids and adults alike) are selfish. They only think about what they have, how much they can get, and how they can keep what they have all to themselves! They forget about the act of sharing and what it means to share. They forget that...

This book was written on the eve of a brand new year, but its lesson can be applied to every day of every single year! This book is meant to get kids thinking and talking about the world around themselves, and it reminds kids everywhere about the...

While it may be quite true that “Honesty is the first chapter in the book of wisdom.” as Thomas Jefferson said; honesty must also be tempered with kindness, meaning that no one has to say everything they are thinking, especially if what a...

We have all heard about ‘stranger danger’. Hopefully, we will listen to what we have been told.  Quite simply, you should never talk to strangers, or take anything from a stranger.  Listen to those who warn you to be careful and to...

To borrow a phrase from the French, “vive la différence”, meaning “long live the difference”, is often used to express appreciation of diversity; and diversity is, after all, just another word for ‘difference’...

It is time to move over Mr. Santa Claus, because the Christmas Flamingo is coming to town! No more reindeer's paws and sleighs, because this Christmas Flamingo works all on his own! Have fun reading all about a funny and very different kind of...

This is a book about good old fashioned values, or at least it is meant to open the discussion about what good old fashioned values are. And if we are to survive as a society, we need to reset our values. We need to reboot our lives to get back to center...

Would you like to know how forest creatures deal with a sore tooth? Take a dive into this charming story about a fairy dentist named Dr. Pink, who uses her nature know-how to fix fangs, clean canines, and comfort critters in a fun tale about a...

Aggie is a young, spirited girl who loves adventures and lets her creative imagination fly while living on her parents' farm. However, she has to stay within her mother's watchful eye in the backyard, in authors Tom and Erica White's children's book,...

This heartwarming tale begins as the brotherhood of blue-eyed stars, that protects the heavens, is betrayed by one of their own. Three blue-eyed stars are cursed by the Dark Star and fall to earth. Each lands far from the others and takes...

This tale begins with a shepherd watching over his happy flock. From time to time, the shepherd must correct or discipline his sheep for their protection. One day, a bird appears on the scene and convinces a wandering sheep that the shepherd is...

Have you ever wondered where your stuffed animals or blankies are when you can't find them?"Where is Little Mouse?" Little Girl calls from upstairs..."I need her, I want her, I've looked everywhere. She isn't where...

Pelican Pete befriends a young river otter and takes her to a rehabilitator after she is hurt escaping a wildland fire in this fun to read, rhyming story that is scientifically accurate. The story introduces the lives of river otters and emphasizes...

A collection of hilariously imaginative poems for children, written and illustrated by a magical millipede. Mz Millipede spins wild tales from her unforgettable characters-Skink the Skouse, Toejam Sam, Lollipop Preeta, Bloated Toaded and more...This book...

"Once there was a little cricket, happy as the day is long, sitting by the hearthside, chirping a cheery song." In this delightful rhyming children's book, a little cricket dreams of being a beautiful butterfly until she learns that every life has its...

This is a collection of three beautifully illustrated, rhythmic, humourous poems about Rosie the pet dog and her impressively loud powerful bark, her impossible to defeat nose and uncontrollable exuberant tail.

How do you produce a flying sleigh on Christmas Eve, complete with nine flying reindeer? (Hint - it's not okay to steal Santa's).Sascha has just hours to deliver the impossible, or face the wrath of his not-friend Mary-Alice, who's been dreaming the...

Harold Huxley is a househog, part of the hedgehog family. Each day his adventures fill him with glee. His amazing journeys, with his best friend, Lamb, don't always go smoothly, or even to plan.   While camping in the forest there was a strange...

"Join Benny and his best furry friend, Bear, on their most heartwarming adventure yet in 'Hey Bear! Are you afraid of the dark?' - the enchanting third installment in the beloved 'Hey Bear' series. In the quiet of the night, when the shadows grow...

Fables 2.0: La Fontaine à l'ère numériqueRéinventées en vers pour le monde moderne, 'Fables 2.0: La Fontaine à l'ère numérique' transporte les fables intemporelles de La Fontaine dans le contexte digital de notre époque. Dans un monde où les pixels...

Oh no! The farmer has lost his cochlear implant speech processors! All the animals on the farm join the search... but who will be the first to find the missing devices and be crowned today's Farmyard Hero?This rollicking rhyming story incorporates a wide...

In a world full of people who only wear blue, no-one knows what will happen if Gerald wears pink. Will his mother be plagued by hairy warts? Will ducks go moo and cows go quack? And what if the fish grow human ears?This fabulously fun rhyming read from...

Follow along with Teddy the helpful ladybug,as he shows us the true meaning of love and friendship. From the ocean, to the forest and back to town, Teddy helps, encourages and shows love to everyone he meets!

'The sun shone down on the sea one day,where the white and orange clownfish lay.Seahorses swam in their undersea caves,A silent world beneath the waves. Almost invisible white mist appeared,out of the sea and it looked really weird!'Ever...

‘The Babes in the Wood’ is a traditional children’s tale, telling the touching story of two innocents, abandoned in the woods. First published as an anonymous broadside ballad, printed by Thomas Millington in Norwich in 1595, the tale has since been...

This story, 'The House That Jack Built', was was one of the first two books illustrated by Caldecott and was originally published in 1878 as part of Caldecott's 'Picture Books' series. These were published in pairs, every year, from 1878 until his death...

'The Pied Piper of Hamelin - with Kate Greenaway illustrations' is a tale concerning the mysterious disappearance of a great number of children from a town in Lower Saxony, Germany - originating in the Middle Ages. This particular version (in the form of...

Are YOU scared of monsters?It's Halloween night and monsters are lurking nearby. The kids are trembling with fear! Do they DARE go trick-or-treating? With read-aloud rhyming text and vibrant illustrations, The Monsters of Halloween Night is a...

CAN YOU REMEMBER YOUR TERRIFYING FIRST DAY AT SCHOOL, WHERE SHOULD I GO, WHO IS THAT, WHAT SHOULD I DO?Now imagine you are a witch… Ten year old witch Eliza Toogood starts her first day at school. She is powerful but clueless and has to make...

DO YOU WISH YOU KNEW THE SECRET TO FINDING A REAL FAIRY?Join Rosie Bell and Puggles Pug in this beautifully timeless black and white illustrated, rhyming story about the power of belief and discover the most treasured fairy secret. Perfect for...

From the team that brought you The Great Reef Race and The Unpleasant Tale of the Man-eating Christmas Pudding comes this Impish tale of Imp-perfect hearing, Imp-provisation, and custard.This is custard-invention as you've never seen it before!When a...

A fun filled 32 page romp through a young girls garden as she visits with all her monster friends. Written in rhyme and beautifully illustrated to showcase the various monsters a child can conjure up. This book was was written to help kids learn to deal...

What makes a dog special? Is it their breed? Is it their color? Could it be their personality? Or maybe it’s what they love to do? Maybe it’s time to ask our four-legged friends, and see what they have to say for themselves. In his next...

Join Wesley the wobbly bear and his best friend, a blue bearded mouse, on their trek through the forest. Wesley has very poor eyesight. He bumps into things, trips over things and needs some help. His best friend takes Wesley to meet some other...

Sometimes mommies turn into zombies. And they leave behind little boys and girls who miss them very much. An illustrated story about the dangers of having a zombie for a mom.

Nia loves playing with her grandmother Nana, but has a hard time imagining that Nana was ever a child. Grandma Had a Grandma Too takes the reader on a journey back in time with a young Nana and her own grandmother…fishing at the creek, chasing...

Spirited toddler “Squishy” contemplates his life with Mommy: What is taking her so long at the store? Will Squishy’s toes be warm enough in the chilly autumn storm? And, most importantly, will Mommy say yes to that free cookie?

This book tells the story of Granny and a cheeky wind on their adventure to explore all the directions of the compass - they fly over the school, town, beach, harbour, zoo, farm, the woods and back home. When Granny takes off she loses her slipper and it...

When a family of string instruments are moving from New Rock City to Music Town not everyone is happy about the move. All Victor Viola can do is frown, because he doesn’t want to move to Music Town. His family can’t seem to cheer him up no...

Imagine you're entertaining very special guests with an outdoor movie in your garden when you suddenly come under attack from flying popcorn - spookily thrown by none other than a pair of old socks! Out of luck, Stan is still trying to sell his...

From the back coverA heart-warming story about one little girl who celebrates her birthday with family and friends.Today is a special day for this little girl: she's turning ten and all of her family and friends are coming to her birthday party! She...

Pipsqueak is the best kind of childhood heroine: a character children find both lovable and inspiring.  She embodies creativity, grit and acceptance.  We hope you will love her as much as your children do!Books in the Pipsqueak series are...