Download or read book The Recess Queen written by Alexis O'Neill and published by Scholastic Inc.. This book was released on 2016-06-28 with total page 38 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An irrepressible new girl dethrones the reigning recess bully by becoming her friend in this infectious playground romp. Mean Jean was Recess Queen and nobody said any different.Nobody swung until Mean Jean swung.Nobody kicked until Mean Jean kicked.Nobody bounced until Mean Jean bounced.If kids ever crossed her, she'd push 'em and smoosh 'emlollapaloosh 'em, hammer 'em, slammer 'emkitz and kajammer 'em.Until a new kid came to school!Parents and teachers will appreciate the story's deft handling of conflict resolution (which happens without adult intervention)."A lively story about the power of kindness and friendship" -- Publishers Weekly"A lighthearted look at a serious topic in schools and on playgrounds everywhere..." -- School Library Journal"Great for reading aloud and joining in." -- Booklist
Download or read book Once I Laughed My Socks Off Poems for Kids written by Steven Attewell and published by Steven Attewell. This book was released on 2012-04-11 with total page 27 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A collection of fun and imaginative of poems for fun and imaginative kids (and those adults that still behave like kids). Learn why you should tidy up after yourself, why midnight snacking is not such a good idea, and what to do if you laugh so hard that your socks come off!This delightful book of children's poems contains a host of interesting stories and characters for your kids to enjoy. Each story more fun that the last.Amongst the stories you'll find Melvin the midnight-snacking, sneaking teddy bear who can't wait to get his hands on the rest of the jam. Two collared doves, Ebb and Flo, who narrowly escape a run-in with the cat and fall in love. My socks (which won't stop dancing around). And Desmond, your friendly, but slightly present-obsessed Christmas fairy.This book is suitable for 4 to 50 year-olds.
Download or read book Dirt on My Shirt Selected Poems written by Jeff Foxworthy and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2009-10 with total page 33 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this hilarious collection of poems, comedian Jeff Foxworthy creates a neighborhood filled with fun, family, friends, and more. Here you'll meet Cousin Lizzy, Uncle Ed and Aunt Foo Foo, cows with horns that don't go beep, dads in sweaters, also sheep. From the thrill of flying to the imaginary planet Woosocket to bonding with a friend over a shared hatred of spinach, these poems capture the very essence of being a kid. Filled with sly humor and always affectionate, "Dirt on My Shirt" is sure to delight kids, big and little, everywhere.
Download or read book The Purple Cow written by Gelett Burgess and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2019-12-03 with total page 51 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The Purple Cow!" written by Gelett Burgess is a delightful collection of humorous and whimsical poems that showcase the author's wit and clever wordplay. Burgess' iconic poem "The Purple Cow" has become a classic in the world of nonsense literature. With its memorable verses and distinctive humor, the book brings joy and laughter to readers of all ages.
Download or read book Catch a Little Rhyme written by Eve Merriam and published by . This book was released on 1966 with total page 51 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A collection of "poems about poems, and things all children know."
Download or read book How Tom Beat Captain Najork and His Hired Sportsmen written by Russell Hoban and published by David R. Godine Publisher. This book was released on 2006 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tom likes fooling around and is rather good at it, much to the annoyance of his Aunt Fidget Wonkham-Strong. So one day this fearsome lady decides to teach Tom a lesson and summons Captain Najork and his Hired Sportsmen to play womble, muck and sneedball. Can it possibly end well for all concerned?
Download or read book Smash Poetry Journal written by Robert Lee Brewer and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2019-03-19 with total page 257 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Poetry Journal to Poem Your Days Away! Don't wait for inspiration to strike! Whether you're an aspiring or published poet, this book will help you get in a frame of mind to make creative writing a consistent part of your life. With prompts from Robert Lee Brewer's popular Writer's Digest blog, Poetic Asides, you'll find 125 ideas for writing poems along with the journaling space you need to respond to the prompt. • 125 unexpected poetry prompts such as from the perspective of an insect, about a struggle, or including the word change • Plenty of blank space to compose your own poems • Tips on unique poetic forms and other poetry resources Perfectly sized to carry in a backpack or purse, you can jot down ideas for poems as you're waiting in line for a morning coffee or take it to the park for a breezy afternoon writing session. Wherever you are, your next poem is never more than a page-turn away.
Download or read book It s easy to teach Poetry written by Shelagh Moore and published by Andrews UK Limited. This book was released on 2013-03-11 with total page 227 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This great resource demonstrates ways of introducing children to the delights of poetry. It is for teachers who are not necessarily literacy specialists and offers a route through the different types of poetry that Key Stage 1 children will meet in their wider reading. It's easy to teach Poetry offers easy-to-teach topic sessions that link across the curriculum and are supported by worksheets, resources and examples of poetry that can be used in a variety of ways. Children will develop their creativity, speaking, reading and writing skills whilst enjoying playing with words!
Download or read book The Gingerbread Man Loose in the School written by Laura Murray and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2011-07-07 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A very smart cookie is doing the chasing in this sweet and funny twist on the classic tale. When a class leaves for recess, their just-baked Gingerbread Man is left behind. But he's a smart cookie and heads out to find them. He'll run, slide, skip, and (after a mishap with a soccer ball) limp as fast as he can because: "I can catch them! I'm their Gingerbread Man!" With help from the gym teacher, the nurse, the art teacher and even the principal, the Gingerbread Man does find his class, and he's assured they'll never leave him behind again. Teachers often use the Gingerbread Man story to introduce new students to the geography and staff of schools, and this fresh, funny twist on the original can be used all year long. Look for all of this hilarious Gingerbread Man's adventures: The Gingerbread Man Loose at School, The Gingerbread Man Loose on the Fire Truck, The Gingerbread Man Loose at Christmas, The Gingerbread Man Loose at the Zoo, and The Gingerbread Man and the Leprechaun Loose at School!
Download or read book The Ballad of Reading Gaol written by Oscar Wilde and published by . This book was released on 1928 with total page 138 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Poems for Children written by Robert Louis Stevenson and published by Mercat Press Books. This book was released on 2000 with total page 80 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This selection gathers together the best-loved poems from "A Child's Garden of Verses with many less well-known gems from Stevenson's work.
Download or read book There s Always Pooh and Me written by Alan Alexander Milne and published by Dutton Juvenile. This book was released on 2003 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A collection of twenty-three of the best loved-poems of A.A. Milne.
Download or read book Nothing Rhymes with Orange written by Bessie G. Redfield and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2008-11-04 with total page 369 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The irresistible rhymes you need, in a book that?s fun to read. An entertaining and browsable reference, Nothing Rhymes with Orange is to rhyme what Every Good Boy Deserves Fudge is to mnemonic devices. Revised and updated from the perennial seller Capricorn Rhyming Dictionary, this edition includes an introduction by children?s author Hope Vestergaard, as well as a phonetic spelling guide, a key to rhyming sounds that are spelled differently, fun sidebars, and a list of poetic terms. Now anyone can quickly and easily find rhyming words that end in: -act (abstract, attract, bract, cataract, compact, contract, counteract, detract) -ipsy (gipsy, tipsy) -isp (crisp, lisp, will-o?-the-wisp) and countless others!
Download or read book The poems of William Dunbar ed by J Small J G Mackay W Gregor written by William Dunbar and published by . This book was released on 1889 with total page 654 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Creating Poetry written by John Drury and published by Writer's Digest Books. This book was released on 2006-07-29 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Poets can't impose their will on the muse. That's why it's so important that you write regularly, keep reworking your drafts, and experiment in your writing. This book will help you by offering advice, inspiration, and hundreds of exercises to get you going—all designed to invoke your muse. With no bias toward any form or style, John Drury addresses imagery, metaphor, and the different methods of constructing and experimenting with new poetic forms. You'll find twelve chapters overflowing with examples, exercises, and prompts—all practical tools you can use right now in your poetry writing. For example, you'll find information on: Preparing: developing your poetic sensitivity Language: learning the fundamental tools of poetry and using them effectively Sight: refining sight—and insight—to make your poetry come alive within the mind's eye—and the heart's eye, too Sound: sensitizing yourself to the music of words—both singly and in combination Movement: developing the rhythmic qualities that make poems sing—and shout, march, croon, and whisper Voice: becoming aware of the fine nuances of how the words are said and connected, revealing each poem's implied speaker and "stance" Finishing: bringing each poem to successful completion No matter what your style or level of experience, Creating Poetry offers insightful, thoughtful, and motivating instruction all of which will make your path to poetry writing a richer path to travel.
Download or read book WRITING POETRY AS EASY AS 1 2 3 written by Georgette G. Lee and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2013 with total page 85 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A poem begins (and ends) with a single line, and expands into a countless number of lines. Each group of lines is a specific type of poem with its unique rules and structure. In this book, I explore poetry writing; starting with the one-line poem and continuing in numeric order to a variety of multi-lines poems, including the age-less favorites like Haikus, Limericks, and Sonnets. Let's count and let's write poetry together. Be assured, It's as easy as counting 1-2-3!
Download or read book No Breathing in Class written by Michael Rosen and published by Puffin Books. This book was released on 2002 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Collection of poems about school. Suggested level: primary.
