Tag: Children's poetry
Sox in a Sizzle by Sara Semple
“Why fit in when you were made to stand out?” Sox is a microbe. One day, he trips and is catapulted into a human body. He bumps into Nova, or rather, Nova crashes into him! Publisher: Blossom Spring PublishingGenre: ChildrenPage Count: 29 pages #SoxInASizzle X(Twitter) #SaraSemple @BlossomSpring3 @ZooloosBT #ZooloosBookTours #booktwitter Instagram @sara.semple_luna_leaf_art @blossom.spring.publishing @zooloosbooktours #bookstagram #blogtour Facebook Sara Semple- Luna Leaf Art Nova says strange things, making Sox feel confused. Soon, the mysterious Bammies start … Read More Sox in a Sizzle by Sara Semple
Remember For You by Nadine Holland illustrated by Wenny Stefanie
Grandad keeps forgetting more and more, and I worry that soon … he will forget me too. But I know that he loves me and we can still have lots of fun, even if our treasured times together will only stay in my memories. Genre: Children’s Fiction 3-9 YearsPublisher: HB Publishing Number of pages: 40 Remember for you, is based on Nadine Holland’s own experiences with her … Read More Remember For You by Nadine Holland illustrated by Wenny Stefanie
The Last Song of the Mistle Thrush by Ruth Mary Flanagan
“For parents, carers, teachers, and of course, children, who love books like The Lost Words by Robert Macfarlane and Jackie Morris and The Lorax by Dr. Seuss, this stunningly poetic picture book is a timeless ode to nature, hope, and protecting our planet for future generations.” The Last Song of the Mistle Thrush by Ruth Mary Flanagan is a heartfelt and beautifullyillustrated children’s picture … Read More The Last Song of the Mistle Thrush by Ruth Mary Flanagan
Outside The Box by Sue Lancaster
This is the story of Fennel, the Fox who liked to think thoughts that were ‘outside the box.’ A heart-warming tale of determination and staying true to yourself. In the tranquil woods where whispers of adventure rustle through fragrant leaves, Fennel the Fox finds himself at a crossroads. Fennel yearns for something more fulfilling-a life rooted in love for nature and authenticity. When the … Read More Outside The Box by Sue Lancaster
The Klangaroo by Mark Bird
Two baby kangaroos, one wacky inventor and a gigantic robot have a day at the zoo no one will ever forget! Genre: Children’s PoetryPub: HB Publishing House Pages: 40 With no Mummy or Daddy to teach them to hop,the zoo’s baby joeys just wobble and flop. Dr Try builds a robot to help them bounce high,but when things all go wrongwill their bouncing dreams fly? My Review This … Read More The Klangaroo by Mark Bird
Even Lions Get Scared by Dr Marcelle Moore
Written for every child who needs a helping hand to develop agency when they face ordinary wobbly moments in early life and beyond. Dr Marcelle Moore, a Clinical Psychologist with more than two decades of experience working with children aims to help caregivers and parents support children in their transformative journey… from fear to bravery. When mischievous little lion Scout finds himself fearful of … Read More Even Lions Get Scared by Dr Marcelle Moore
Frog, Fish, and Worm by Christina B Bianco
Get ready to giggle with ‘Frog, Fish, and Worm’! This toe-tapping, fish-flapping, and worm-squirming adventure will have kids aged 2-8 in stitches. Watch as these three tiny titans team up against the fisherman, Stan. But guess who joins the underwater shenanigans? #FrogFishandWorm X(Twitter) @christi87942442 @ZooloosBT #booktwitter #bookXInstagram @christina_b_bianco_ @zooloosbooktours #bookstagram #blogtour #childrensfiction A toothless Crocodile! With their hilarious hijinks and a pinch of teamwork, they give Stan … Read More Frog, Fish, and Worm by Christina B Bianco
Aesop – The StoryTeller by Leon Conrad
Will the stag escape the hunters? Did the lion eat the mouse? And why exactly did the fox invite the stork round to share a meal? Find your own answers to these questions as you engage with the stories retold here by Leon Conrad in the rich oral storytelling tradition. The layout of this book is specially designed to encourage reading aloud. The fables … Read More Aesop – The StoryTeller by Leon Conrad
Captain Kit by Kathryn Holme
Captain Kit loves snacking. Shipmates Joy and Pedro hide the food one day with a surprising outcome. A rhythmically-told story for 3 to 5 year olds featuring pirate adventures and cake. Genre: Children’s Picture BookAge: 3-5 year olds My Review Pirates and cake – what could be more fun! Captain Kit loves cakes and sweets, but they are not good for him, so his fellow … Read More Captain Kit by Kathryn Holme
Never-my-name and Isn’t-my-name: naughty fairy twins by Colin Stern and Emily Luke
“Never-my-name and Isn’t-my-name were naughty fairy twins. But Isn’t-my-name went missing, which is where my tale begins.” When Never-my-name loses her fairy twin sister, Isn’t-my-name, while playing on the snowy mountainside, she fears she may never see her again. Enlisting her fairy helpers, Never-my-name searches high and low but Isn’t-my-name is simply nowhere to be found. Publisher: Brown Dog BooksPaperback: 32 pagesGenre: … Read More Never-my-name and Isn’t-my-name: naughty fairy twins by Colin Stern and Emily Luke
Dorothy Dustbucket by Christina B Bianco
Join happy helpful Dorothy on her magical adventures as she secretly tidies up after the messy Lees family home every night, but with a mischievous twist From putting things in the wrong places to discovering newfangled contraptions like mobile phones and washing machines, Dorothy’s antics are sure to tickle your funny bone. #DorothyDustbucket @christi87942442 @Zooloo’s Book Tours @zooloo2008 #ZooloosBookTours #blogtour #childrensfiction This hilarious poetry picture book is … Read More Dorothy Dustbucket by Christina B Bianco
If I were a king
Just like I rarely write funny poetry, I almost never write poems for children. However, I wrote this one many years ago and thought I would share it at long last. It was inspired by a book called ‘A Child’s Garden of Verses’ by Robert Louis Stevenson which I won as a school prize when I was about seven (could have been a poetry … Read More If I were a king
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