A Year of Haiku for Boys
In a whimsical exploration of nature and friendship, a child finds joy in playing with the wind. Through imaginative encounters, the narrative captures the essence of childhood wonder and the beauty of the natural world. The story emphasizes themes of connection, freedom, and the simple pleasures found in everyday moments, inviting readers to embrace their own playful spirit and appreciate the world around them.
An empowering reflection on the many things we are and the ways we relate to the world. Poet Bob Raczka’s You are a Story highlights all of the nuance and potential of a growing person’s identity, delighting in the things that make us special and connect us to others. Text and illustrations replete with inventive imagery and appealing metaphors show how we all live as individuals and citizens of the world. You are a living thing. You breathe. You eat. You Sleep. You work and play. You have dreams and fears. You have thoughts and memories. You are. What makes you you? So much goes into who you are, and you are so many different things: A child, an animal, a body of water, a friend, a mystery, one-of-a-kind, a miracle. You are and could be so many things, but whatever you choose to do, it’s your life to write, you are a story. A School Library Journal Best Book of the Year A Bank Street Best Children's Book of the Year
A misunderstood wolf writes poems about his forest home and friends in this breathtaking picture book Black Bear-ies Cute black fruit snack. Tiny. Shiny. Pick some, lick thumbs. Cub grub. The Poet Wolf loves to write pithy verse in the pine forest, but his forest friends see not a poet, but a hungry wolf. That is, until they listen to his lovely poems about life in the woods and discover that behind this apex predator is a sensitive soul who prefers to eat not his furry fellow creatures, but crisp pears.
This collection features a blend of historical and humorous poems centered around U.S. presidents. Each piece offers a witty take on the lives and legacies of these leaders, making it both an entertaining and insightful read. The poems cleverly mix satire with historical context, providing a unique perspective on American politics through the lens of poetry.
A cautionary tale using words made up of only the five letters in the title (B, E, W, A, and R). Can a bear and a bee become friends? Abe and Bree aren't supposed to get along. When they meet, they panic. Abe swats! Bree stings! Now they're both hurt. Together they figure out how to find friendship despite differences and preconceived notions. This rare-bear, wee-bee tale helps to create a web of understanding with unique language and a clever structure.