Children's Poetry and Anthologies Books

Anthology of youth creative writing, poetry, short prose, photographs, illustrations. Mississauga youth write on the theme 'Dear World' from the perspective of the environment, people, places, events and culture; issues of conservation, justice...

Un dulce y melódico cuento paradormir sobre la fallida, pero esforzada lucha de un bebé contra el sueño. Consejos de seguridad al dormir de un experto y estrategias de alfabetización temprana son incluidas para ayudar a construir sanos y seguros...

Grandmas are sweet and fun and nice, but sometimes they can get themselvesinto a pickle! And they just might need your help to get out of it! When Mikey'sgrandma loses her "smile" one winter afternoon, she calls on her good grandsonto come over and help...

Alec, Buzz, Lady, Fireball, and Sue is a simple yet fun and exciting view into life as a bug and some scenarios that could take place in a bugs world.Growing up, the author collected bugs and drew many bug characters and cartoons.Creatures made by the...

This book is a treasure chest of poetry, A Pandoras box of emotion, wonder, magic, and enchantment, A doorway to the world of the imagination.

We believe that stories have the power to heal oneself a local community and, dare I say it, humanity. Stories also have the power to destroy and seeing how the mental health struggle was a real thing during the pandemic, we decided to run our first...

Topsy the CatAn illustrated children's picture book about a cat named Topsy. A fun and humorous book about the things Topsy does everyday.Written in simple rhyming language, it is enjoyable for both children and adults alike. 

Hey Little Monkey, come down from your tree and go on a final adventure with me.A Day Full Of FestivalsA Castle Of IceA Wishmaker's WellA Magical ForestA Monster In School Journeys You'll Never ForgetInside this book are six extraordinary stories that...

Dark Letter Days by Lorin Morgan-Richards reveals 23 woeful poems and spoken word with illustration about life, death and what lies beyond the unknown.Dark Letter Days derives from the ancient pastime of marking the calendar, as red...

Works by children's poet and songwriter Jeff Mondak have been read and heard by millions of children of all ages. Jeff's poems have appeared in books and magazines in the United States, Australia, Canada, England, Germany, India, Ireland and...

From lost treasure maps to wacky races to giant beanstalks, every tale is full of fun- filled adventures with a valuable lesson learned at the end. Every child will have plenty of fun reading these laugh out loud stories, with the addition of biblical...

Caught Up in Leaves and Vines is a collection of short stories featuring a range of genres and themes. These stories are an even mix of wholesome and unsettling, not leaving readers short of laughs and tears where necessary.This book contains 19 short...

A feel good book of poems and sayings that will brighten your day.

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...

This brand new collection celebrates the joys of poetry and love of animals for children of all ages. From anteater to vulture, limerick to free verse, and water color to digital drawing, An Assortment of Animals is an all-encompassing introduction...

Bounding For Light is a compilation of poems by Primary school children from Tanzania aged between 10 and 13. In the poems they explore various topics that are close to their hearts. The diction and imagery employed to drive the pieces are the...

Is there something beautiful perched on a tree? It's a golden phoenix! Will an orphan boy sneak up behind the phoenix to catch him in the moonlight? And will the golden phoenix find himself being traded or sold at a busy marketplace?A...

Is there something magical in the forest? It's a talking twig! Luckily, a naughty bird, a scared bunny and a busy bee stop by the twig's puddle to listen... or have they? What will happen when a three-legged pig stumbles upon the magical twig? And when...

This book guides kids through different parts of their body and some wonderful things their body can do, with a reminder that all bodies are wonderful whether they are different to yours or the same.

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.

""Child Life and Its Lessons"" is a book written by Thomas Richardson and Son in 1881. The book is a collection of essays that explore the various aspects of child life, including education, play, and discipline. The authors offer practical advice for...

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!

…Who is Finley? Finley is a fuzz, and he’s one of a kind.Though being a different creature is something he wouldn’t mind.There are many kinds of animals he can try to be,But their lives aren’t quite suitable for a fuzz, you...

Talmudic and midrashic folklore use the teachings of the ancient sages to answer questions and teach moral lessons, often with a dash of humor. In this delightful collection, Phillis Gershator takes spiritual and folkloric elements and weaves them...

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...

Goodnight Stories is a collection of short stories for children, written by Clara Ingram Judson and first published in 1916. The book contains 45 stories, each with its own unique characters and plot. The stories are designed to be read aloud to children...

This beautiful children's verse book is about kindness - what it is, how to express it, and the positive impact that it can have on individuals and around the world. Written as a three-stanza poem, About Kindness employs rhythms, rhymes, and repetition...

We all can use a little encouragement, and who better to hear it from than a genuine grandpa? The songs inside are positive affirmations in musical form, written for real grandkids on their first birthday. Either listen along with the recorded songs, or...

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...

My Classroom Poems for Young Children! is a book of fun poems and colorful illustrations for children, grades K-4. It is an entertaining, lively poetry book enjoyed by youngsters and parents as well. The poems revolve around categories such as Animals,...

Miss McTate's hat takes a wild journey as it travels on balloons, wind, anchors, fireworks, and trains...until it finally lands in a surprising place.

Join Margo, Gabriella, Santana and Foongie, two escargots and two seagulls as they embark on a perilous journey with their human friend, Aukli. Together they face high seas and hijackers, as they travel halfway around the world in search of the...

Join Captain Cannonball and his pelican pal, Paul on an adventure that leads to treasure. Children up and down the shore will want to hear this story and behave better so Captain Cannonball will visit them and they can "Earn Ye Treasure!"

My Muddy Puddle is a children's rhyming book that follows a child's love of playing in muddy puddles. When the rain dries up, the puddles go away, and there's nothing else she wants to do. Using basic language, repetition, sight words, and beautiful...

* Winner of the 2018 Purple Dragonfly Award *Flap, Flap, FlitterIt's that special time of day!The clock strikes 8:08And Bob has something to say!You'll learn that passingsDon't have to be so tragic,When you open your heartTo the possibility...

Scientific wonder meets whimsical charm in a poetic procession of fascinating bugs that are buzzing with fun bug facts!  Who is the loudest, the heaviest or strongest?Which bugs are good parents?  Who's wing spans the longest?If you are...

A pocket sized illustrated poetry book based on the life of Rozz Williams, a pioneer of Deathrock. Rozz Williams was born Roger Alan Painter in Glendora, California on November 6, 1963. He took his name from a gravestone in a Pomona cemetery. His...

‘Lisa Turner, somewhat slow learner was dared by her friend Kate To chew on glue, something to do and so she took the bait. She opened wide and stuffed some in, no doubt it made her frown. You won’t get chatting...

Modern fairy tales with a wicked sense of humour, following the highly popular "Wicked Tales". In six stories, Gangster rats are out-cooled by a mischievous baby; Easter bunnies with machine guns back Cinderella against a Chavvy Fairy Grotmother;...

This is a children's book seeking to inform readers of the realities of our Universe. The book is poetic in nature, and packed full with fantastic illustrations by Chris Lynch, Marilyn Calza, Brandi Wynn, and Jona Monet. The poetry revolves around...

'A tale that is a wee bit scary,But do keep reading -You'll find that it endsOn a happy noteAs all good stories should.''I do not want to get up today'Said the Sun on a cold winter's day.He put on his fluffy dressing gown,Snuggled into his quilt of...