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1) A child's garden of verses

Author

Stevenson, Robert Louis

Language

English

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A collection of poems evoking the world and feelings of childhood. Illustrated with antique pictures by some well-known children's book illustrators.

2) The owl and the pussycat

Author

Lear, Edward

Language

English

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Book, Board Books, eAudiobook

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After a courtship voyage of a year and a day, Owl and Pussy finally buy a ring from Piggy and are blissfully married.

3) Twinkle, twinkle, little star

Author

Cabrera, Jane

Language

English

Formats

Book, Board Books, eBook, Talking Book

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Presents a retelling of the classic nursery rhyme in which animal mothers and their babies around the world gaze in wonder at a twinkling star.

4) When we were very young

Author

Milne, A. A

Language

English

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A collection of poems reflecting the experiences of a little English boy growing up in the early part of the twentieth century.

5) The owl and the pussy-cat

Author

Lear, Edward

Language

English

Description

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After a courtship voyage of a year and a day, Owl and Pussy finally buy a ring from Piggy and are blissfully married.

6) All things bright and beautiful

Author

Alexander, Cecil Frances

Language

English

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The words of the well-known hymn reflect God's creation of animals, flowers, mountains, sun, river, humans, and the ability to enjoy all that He made.

7) Mary Howitt's The spider and the fly

Author

Howitt, Mary Botham

Language

English

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Caldecott Award Books

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An illustrated version of the well-known poem about a wily spider who preys on the vanity and innocence of a little fly.

8) The tragedy of Hamlet, Prince of Denmark

Author

Shakespeare, William

Language

English

Formats

Book, eAudiobook, eBook, eComic, Kindle, Playaway

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Presents the original text of Shakespeare's play about an indecisive Danish prince urged on to revenge against his uncle by his murdered father. Includes modern translations of some of the terminology at the bottom of each page.

9) Grand old oak and the birthday ball

Author

Piercey, Rachel

Language

English

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For Fans of Where's Waldo

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Book, eBook, Kindle

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"Welcome, friends, and settle in: There's lots to do and see as I tell you the story of our oldest, wisest tree...Join BEAR and his friends through the seasons as they prepare a MAGICAL BIRTHDAY PARTY for GRAND OLD OAK, with lots of THINGS to SPOT along the way"--Back cover.

10) Twinkle, twinkle, little star

Author

Taylor, Jane

Language

English

Formats

Book, Board Books

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"As a curious little chipmunk leaves his nest to greet the twilight, he gazes at the glittering sky above him. He can't help but also notice the sparkling dewdrops on a spider's web, the lights of the fireflies, and the shimmers of moonlight on the water. 'How I wonder what you are!' marvels the tiny creature, launching a dreamlike quest to reach for the stars."--Amazon.com.

11) William Wordsworth

Author

Wordsworth, William

Language

English

12) If you go down to the woods today

Author

Piercey, Rachel

Language

English

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A first collection by an acclaimed poet invites readers to join Bear on his journey to meet friends and explore his woodland home during a magical year of seasons as depicted on high-detail hidden-object spreads.

13) The Random House book of poetry for children

Language

English

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More than 550 poems by American, English, and anonymous authors.

14) Old Mother Hubbard and her wonderful dog

Author

Marshall, James

Language

English

15) Classic poetry: an illustrated collection

Language

English

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A collection of favorite poems by such writers as William Shakespeare, Emily Dickinson, Edward Lear, Walt Whitman, and Langston Hughes, with portraits of the poets, brief biographical background, and illustrations.

16) Flower fairies of the summer

Author

Barker, Cicely Mary

Language

English

Formats

Book, eBook, Kindle

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For the first time in over 10 years all eight Original Flower Fairies Books have been re-designed.

17) Here's a little poem: a very first book of poetry

Language

English

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Poetry for Little Ones

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A collection of poems for children with the various themes of self, family, going outside, and when it is time for bed. This exuberant celebration of poetry is an essential book for every young one's library and a georgeous gift to be both shared and treasured. Sit back and savor a superb collection of more than sixty poems by a wide range of talented writers, from Margaret Wise Brown to Gertrude Stein, Langston Hughes to A. A. Milne. Greeting the...

18) Rudyard Kipling

Author

Kipling, Rudyard

Language

English

Formats

Book, eAudiobook

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An illustrated collection of twenty-eight notable poems by Rudyard Kipling, with commentary and definitions of unfamiliar words. Includes an introduction about the poet's life and work.