Juvenile Fiction - Stories in Verse

Fans of cars and trucks books such as Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site can count down from ten to one as they follow busy excavators during their working day. 10 little excavators wake up with the sun. Can't wait to work--Vrooom! Now it's time for...

Have fun counting down from 10 with the mighty trucks. This busy board book has 10 vehicle-shaped blisters that disappear one by one with the turn of each page. From dump trucks and tractors to monster trucks and snowplows, there's something for every vehicle-lover...

Carve out family time for this not-too-scary Halloween counting book! 10 trick-or-treaters on a dark and spooky night out to get some candy or give someone a fright. Little do these ten trick-or-treaters know that they are the ones who will be frightened on...

A delightfully fun, fact-filled planetary tale from the creator of the Baby University series! Travel around the solar system and celebrate what makes each planet unique! From Neptune to Mercury and all the planets in between, each one is different and each one is...

Snuggle up to your favorite nursery rhymes and drift into the magical worlds of all your most beloved fairytale characters with this unique collection of enchanting stories carefully selected to enthrall 5-year-olds. Enjoy the classic tales of Rumpelstiltskin, Thumbelina, and Pinocchio along with exciting...

From the bestselling creators of Room on the Broom, a tale of dragons, princesses, and defying expectations!What do dragons learn at Madam Dragon's school?How to fly. . .How to roar. . .How to breathe fire!Zog is the most eager student in the class, but...

In this lyrical picture book, world-renowned poet, New York Times bestselling author, and Coretta Scott King Honor winner Nikki Giovanni and fine artist Erin Robinson craft an ode to the magic of a library as a place not only for knowledge but also for...

Based on the true story of Roberto Alvarez and the Lemon Grove Incident, this vivid and uplifting middle grade debut novel in verse about one young child's courage to stand up for what is right, and the determination of the Mexican community is perfect...

**Four starred reviews!** A farm-working girl with big dreams meets activist Dolores Huerta and joins the 1965 protest for workers' rights in this tender-hearted novel in verse, perfect for fans of Rita Williams-Garcia and Pam Muñoz Ryan. Lula Viramontes aches to one day become...

Bestselling author Boni Ashburn and illustrator John Nez's picture book A Twin Is to Hug celebrates a unique sibling relationship. Hand in hand, side by side, a twin is your friend. Every step of the way, from beginning to end. Having a twin can...

Afraid her sister (and maybe even herself) could lose sight of their Vietnamese identity, twelve-year-old Bom writes a poetic memoir to help them both remember--a love letter in verse to sisterhood and the places we leave behind.Bom can't believe that her sister doesn't see...

Count the brave babies as they set out on a host of adventures! Featuring an engaging mix of illustrations and photographic images. These brave babies are FEARLESS! And they're excited to have some adventure--from skydiving and surfing, to performing circus tricks and going deep-sea...

Albert the kitten is all alone, living in a box in an alleyway, wondering what will happen when the weather turns cold without a warm home and loving family. That is, until a kind woman spots him outside-and knows just what to do.Albert in...

★ "It's hard to imagine a more appealing picture book for introducing young children to the varied landscapes and wild animals of Alaska."-Booklist STARRED REVIEW "A rousing, rhyming tour of Alaskan wildlife and scenery." -Kirkus Reviews "A cheerful ode to Alaska . . ....

All Grandparents Love Their Grandbabies is a gentle and loving rhyming picture book displaying the love grandparent animals have for their grandbabies.Beautiful illustrations of elephants, giraffes, chipmunks, sloths, penguins, dolphins, and many others are accompanied by sweet rhymes about the love grandparents feel for...

Nicola Kent presents . . . all the cats! Short cats, tall cats, careful-not-to-fall cats. Itchy cats and scratchy cats--can you see the matching cats? Spot the miles and miles of cats jam-packed into this chunky, feline picture book! Can you spot yours?Author: Nicola...

Celebrates the myriad ways for kids to be smart--being empathic, artistic, athletic, and inquisitive. A tender, funny, and exquisitely illustrated picture book celebrating all the unique and wonderful qualities that make children who they are. With heartwarming rhyming text all about knowing what makes...

Every hour of every day, we're smart in our own special way.And nobody will ever dothe very same smart things as you. The modern classic that rethinks what it means to be smart and celebrates all the wondrous qualities that make children who they...

All the world is here. It is there. It is everywhere. All the world is right where you are. Now. Following a circle of family and friends through the course of a day from morning till night, this book affirms the importance of all...

A New York Times bestseller! Perfect for fans of Hatchet and the I Survived series, this harrowing middle grade debut novel in verse from a Pushcart Prize-nominated poet tells the story of a young girl who wakes up one day to find herself utterly...