Kids poetry, anthologies, annuals Books

Dive into the heartwarming tale of Kingi, the cross-eyed kingfisher, as he embarks on a courageous journey of self-discovery and resilience. In this enchanting children's book, Kingi faces challenges unique to his condition but learns that true strength...

You'll find that, if you're doing it right, you never stop being a work in progress. After countless conversations on conversations, I am no longer a stranger within my own skin.

A brave princess finds herself face-to-face with a dragon who pops by unexpectedly one cold winter day. The people of the castle are concerned for their safety, but the princess senses that something is not right, and she is worried about the dragon. Can...

This is the story of Danny Nells, a little boy who loved Hallowe'en, until one fateful night when he tried to play a prank on his mom and dad!Watch out for In Blackburn Hamlet Book Two: Mommaletti's Ghost!

I Wish For Freedom by author and co-illustrator, Monique Lorden is a poetic picture book that takes both children and adults on an amazing adventure of affirming freedom, love, hope, and equality. The message is ageless and timeless. Shared from...

An illustrated collection of seventeen classic nursery rhymes with a fun animal twist. The stories were collected and illustrated by Thomas Mann. The included nursery rhymes are; Itsy Bitsy Spider, Baa Baa Black Sheep, Jack and Jill, Peter Peter, Pumpkin...

‘A wonderful collection of poems, warmed with the heart of childhood and the beauty of nature.’Janeen Brian, author of Little Chicken Chickabee‘The endless possibilities of poetry shine through in this delightful collection by one of...

Fin the Fern is a charming, vibrant picture story of a mysterious dove who descends upon Fin, a little fern, to guide her through her "birth" into the world. Written during the birth of a little girl in Texas, Fin the Fern honors and celebrates...

King is an African-American boy with naturally locked hair who sees Engineering and Technology as Art.  Through poetic lingo, he pulls young readers on a journey through his unique ways of exploring modern technology.  His adventures are fun,...

A girl who runs away from perfection and life.A boy who runs away for perfection and life.Words have it that there is a village deep in the woods, where the outcasts and forlorns go. Where the abandoned finds solitude. Where yesterdays roll into...

There is fragility in a balancing act, there is fragility in keeping it all together or under control, there is fragility in faking it, there is fragility in hiding hardship. There is fragility in perfection. Don't Bow Ballerina, a collection of poetry...

According to the UN Environmental Program (unep.org) 150-200 plant, insect, bird, and mammal species become extinct every 24 hours. This means that we will never see them again, so we will never have the time to study them in depth. We will never know if...

This book is written for students, elementary and secondary, and for adults, both of whom are amateurs who enjoy reading poems with fun and pleasure.Based upon my personal experiences, I have written the poems bit by bit. They are the voices from my...

When the wind sweeps her dog's ball too far out to sea, a determined girl hitches a ride on a hot air balloon to retrieve it. Blown way off course, Zoe the dog and Thea her companion have a wild adventure in outer space, where they overcome their fears...

Is a smile just a smile or can it sail across the sea?Sometimes we all just need a little kindness. Whether we are the giver or the receiver, acts of kindness warm our hearts from within. It doesn't matter the size of the act; whether it's big or small,...

King Fang has set a competition, and suitors for his daughter must spin a royal web for his approval. Will the princess marry the spider of her father's choosing, or one who makes her laugh?A contest has led to a royal wedding.Who will be punished? Who...

 This book was written to explain to children that when you're told you can do anything and be anybodyyou want to be in life that nothing is impossible, and you can achieve yourgoals. I was inspired to write this book because I was told my whole...

REDISCOVER childhood in this vast collection of illuminating stories that are reminiscent of classical rhymes and tales. The second part to Timeless Tales, Nursery Rhymes and Poems, shares in adventures we partook as children and introduces new and...

This illustrated poem about ceremonial Nisga'a traditional tattooing was created to give space to Indigenous youth and Elders to highlight our Indigenous standards of beauty, identity, and pride for future generations.

A Bodhisattva is a person filled with compassion for everybody. Bodhisattvas vow to embody love and to free all people from suffering. At the end of life, instead of entering heaven or nirvana (a Buddhist word for heaven), Bodhisattvas choose to...

Unique and special is what we all are,But the same we will never be...So let's celebrate you,And let's celebrate me!CHILDREN, GATHER AROUND!Proud to Be Me! is an inspirational book intended to encourage you to love yourself and others just as you are...

Hairy Harry is a positive young boy with an open mind, always looking to explore new adventures. Hairy Harry welcomes the fears and adversities that we all face in life.Join Hairy Harry as he sets out on daily adventures, as you never know what's next.

The story of Mommaletti's Ghost is about a man who becomes a ghost outside of Nonno's Pasta Shop and thinks he wants a serving of spaghetti. If he doesn't get it, he chases little kids to their homes, and they had better make him some pasta, or else!

Tradition provides at the dawn of the new moon, a new successor of the throne is to be crowned. Owl, the Chief Custodian of Culture and Tradition for the town of Dwehken takes a walk with his young son to show him how he must govern the community and its...

Pondering the social constructs of romance, friendship, and femininity, The Los Angeles Gardening Guide presents a bittersweet sense of prose centered around growing up in the outskirts of a starstruck city. This collection of poetry examines the self in...

The Cat, The Fiddle and Me is a children’s song for people of all ages. It’s about the fantastic voyage of three imaginary friends, a feline, a fiddle and a child. It’s a magical journey to “places that no one has seen...

Wander into a dark and wondrous world of emotion in Eric Barry's debut anthology of poetry, lyrics, and short stories. Barry infuses his unmistakable voice into each piece of writing, reflecting upon experiences from his own past and struggles as...

Get ready to immerse yourself in an exuberant rhyming and poetic read-aloud children's book.The book takes you on a heartwarming journey to a farm, where the farmer soulfully nurtures the carrots by giving them much-needed love and charm. Little Liam...

A lyrical story, based on true events, of two best friends who decide to climb Mount Everest on a childhood dare. After making plans, growing up, going to university, saving, and training, they travel to Nepal where they meet their climbing teammates at...

To My Nephew is a precious letter from an aunt to her newborn nephew, reassuring him that she will always be there for him. It is a sweet, heartwarming children's book that would make for a great gift from an aunt to her nephew.

Time is something that we are all given in our lifetime - it's a universal treasure, not to be taken for granted. This beautiful and timeless children's story, told from an adult's perspective of those fleeting moments we value while our children are...

Nat and Jake sure want their cakeOne thing's for sure, make no mistakeIt's a cake that they wantAnd a cake they will eatBut Nana knows best How to make this cake . . .A very special treat!

But he only takes the wild ones,Ne'er-do-wells and rascals, too.Ones that kick balls over fences.Hm, does that apply to you? Perfect for fans of Shel Silverstein and Dr. Seuss, this hilarious and heartfelt collection of children's poetry introduces...

Torie-Torie and the Formaldehyde Brothers, A Spunky Skunk Story, 2nd Edition is the upgraded version of a humorous action-adventure narrative written in free rhyme poetry and spiced with comical illustrations. This folk tale walks with the...

In Leprechaun Valley, a little unlucky leprechaun finds the true meaning of luck and learns to believe in himself. Challenges cause tears and sadness until the little unlucky leprechaun finds a tiny token that changes everything. The leprechaun skips...

Dirt, Germs, Grit and Grime was written in a fun, rhyming format with colorful illustrations to keep your little ones engaged and ready for story time. There is a 20 second rhyme at the end of the book that your child(ren) can recite during...