Download or read book Stuck Toast and Mud Pies Poems for Kids written by June Estep Fiorelli and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2014-08-28 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Kids love poetry. When June Estep Fiorelli read poems to her students and her daughter, she saw joy in their faces. New words and rhyme captivated them and sparked imagination. They bounced to the music of the rhythm and laughed at the ridiculous. Poems in Stuck Toast and Mud Pies run the gamut. They tickle the funny bone; end in a surprise; tell a story; or slip in a fact or two. From non-readers through middle school, all kids, even grown-up kids, will find something that makes them giggle, stimulates their curiosity, or even inspires. June Estep Fiorelli is a writer, teacher, parent and activist. The author of many professional works, she currently writes for children with articles and poetry published in a number of children's magazines. Her Young Adult biography, Fannie Lou Hamer: A Voice for Freedom was published by Avisson Press. She holds degrees from Southern Connecticut State University, Yale University, and Bridgeport University.
Download or read book The Watcher written by Joan Hiatt Harlow and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2014-11-04 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: After Wendy is kidnapped, the only way she can survive World War II Germany is with the help of a special dog and the family she never knew she had in this historically accurate, standalone companion to Shadows on the Sea that Kirkus Reviews calls “a stimulating blend of suspense and history.” 1942. Berlin, Germany. How did Wendy end up in such a place? Just a few months ago, she was enjoying her time in Maine, supporting the American war effort. But she was kidnapped, then betrayed by her own mother, who is actually a Nazi spy. As a new Berliner—and now a German—Wendy is expected to speak in a language she’s never known and support a cause she doesn’t believe in. There are allies, though, among the Germans. Allies who have been watching over Wendy since she arrived. And Wendy, along with her new German shepherd puppy, must confront them. If only she can find them. Her life depends on it.
Download or read book Let s Make Mud Pies written by J W Dalrymple and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2015-10-29 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Let's Make Mud Pies is the third book of poetry by J W Dalrymple and is a compilation of children's poems that will appeal to the child in everyone. J W Dalrymple imagined that his work would be read out loud as the expression in this anthology always inspires children and leaves them wanting more. J W Dalrymple accepts no responsibility for any mud pies made or eaten by individuals after reading these poems!
Download or read book Mud Pies and Lullabies written by Joseph D. Hamilton and published by Createspace Independent Pub. This book was released on 2013-03-22 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What a special time childhood can be. It is a time of innocence and creativity, unhindered by the cares of adulthood. This collection of poetry is an attempt to capture a small portion of that time of life. Its made for children to encourage them to love and enjoy poetry as much as the author. Its intended purpose is to target younger readers, however it is acceptable for adults to enjoy it as well.
Download or read book Custard on Toast written by Judy Wolfson-Davies and published by Judy Wolfson-Davies. This book was released on 2020-09-25 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Enjoy the 'WOW!' factor of 'CUSTARD ON TOAST' which satisfies the love of humour by children of a wide age group, whether reading directly themselves or being read to by parents or grandparents. This 52-page book goes beyond just quirky and funny poems - some carry 'messages' which may be used within an educational setting in which teachers can help pupils to draw lessons to be learned. Custard on Toast also includes poems to which children can contribute their own ideas through words and drawings, together with an interactive section of questions/answers for discussion. The book is suitable not just for schools, but also children's book-clubs, libraries and home-schooling; and is perfect as a gift/present. Each poem has been beautifully illustrated by a young illustrator, Sophie Aurelia Young. PRAISE for CUSTARD ON TOAST"A brilliant book of wonderful rhymes for kids that will keep them laughing for hours" Matt Lucas (Comedian and Television Personality)"I think this book is great! Wonderful, fun poems with helpful discussion points. Definitely suitable for libraries and children's book clubs" Hetty Colchester (Community Librarian)"Your uniquely brilliant children's book of nonsense poems and other verses has been a joy to share with children at The Ark" Noah's Ark Children's Hospice"We have started to read your lovely book and it is absolutely amazing so far. It's an excellent read for my 7 yr.old" Farhat Younus (Parent)"Custard on Toast is a fantastic addition to our school library. Children (and teachers!) of all ages love its hilarious poems. We're working our way through the book during 'story time' and the children love discussing the relatable family issues. An absolute gem of a book! Can't wait to read the next one!" Beverley D'Lima (Primary schoolteacher)"This is such a wonderfully witty book of poems and the illustrations complement the poetry beautifully. I bought this book as a present, but I might just keep it for myself!" Amanda Noah (Theatre Director and Producer)
Download or read book The Popcorn Astronauts written by Deborah Ruddell and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2015-03-24 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Take a bite out of the calendar with this ... collection of ... seasonal poems, each one an ode to a favorite food"--Amazon.com.
Download or read book Where I m from written by Steven Borsman and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page 33 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "In the Fall of 2010 I gave an assignment in my Appalachian Literature class at Berea College, telling my students to write their own version of "Where I'm From" poem based on the writing prompt and poem by George Ella Lyon, one of the preeminent Appalachian poets. I was so impressed by the results of the assignment that I felt the poems needed to be preserved in a bound document. Thus, this little book. These students completely captured the complexities of this region and their poems contain all the joys and sorrows of living in Appalachia. I am proud that they were my students and I am very proud that together we produced this record of contemporary Appalachian Life" -- Silas House
Download or read book Poems by Emily Dickinson written by Emily Dickinson and published by . This book was released on 1890 with total page 170 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Chains written by Laurie Halse Anderson and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2010-01-05 with total page 338 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If an entire nation could seek its freedom, why not a girl? As the Revolutionary War begins, thirteen-year-old Isabel wages her own fight...for freedom. Promised freedom upon the death of their owner, she and her sister, Ruth, in a cruel twist of fate become the property of a malicious New York City couple, the Locktons, who have no sympathy for the American Revolution and even less for Ruth and Isabel. When Isabel meets Curzon, a slave with ties to the Patriots, he encourages her to spy on her owners, who know details of British plans for invasion. She is reluctant at first, but when the unthinkable happens to Ruth, Isabel realizes her loyalty is available to the bidder who can provide her with freedom. From acclaimed author Laurie Halse Anderson comes this compelling, impeccably researched novel that shows the lengths we can go to cast off our chains, both physical and spiritual.
Download or read book Brown Girl Dreaming written by Jacqueline Woodson and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2016-10-11 with total page 370 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Jacqueline Woodson's National Book Award and Newbery Honor winner is a powerful memoir that tells the moving story of her childhood in mesmerizing verse. A President Obama "O" Book Club pick Raised in South Carolina and New York, Woodson always felt halfway home in each place. In vivid poems, she shares what it was like to grow up as an African American in the 1960s and 1970s, living with the remnants of Jim Crow and her growing awareness of the Civil Rights movement. Touching and powerful, each poem is both accessible and emotionally charged, each line a glimpse into a child’s soul as she searches for her place in the world. Woodson’s eloquent poetry also reflects the joy of finding her voice through writing stories, despite the fact that she struggled with reading as a child. Her love of stories inspired her and stayed with her, creating the first sparks of the gifted writer she was to become. Includes 7 additional poems, including "Brown Girl Dreaming." Praise for Jacqueline Woodson: "Ms. Woodson writes with a sure understanding of the thoughts of young people, offering a poetic, eloquent narrative that is not simply a story . . . but a mature exploration of grown-up issues and self-discovery.”—The New York Times Book Review
Download or read book Night Wishes written by Lee Bennett Hopkins and published by Eerdmans Books For Young Readers. This book was released on 2020 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Featuring fourteen poems by multiple authors, this anthology imagines how clocks, teddy bears, and other bedtime companions say good night"--
Download or read book Mrs Poe written by Lynn Cullen and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2013-10 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Struggling to support her family in mid-19th-century New York, writer Frances Osgood makes an unexpected connection with literary master Edgar Allan Poe and finds her survival complicated by her intense attraction to the writer and the scheming manipulations of his wife.
Download or read book A Dictionary of Haiku written by Jane Reichhold and published by . This book was released on 2013-06 with total page 328 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Nearly 5000 haiku by Jane Reichhold, written in English between 1993 - 2013 have been arranged according to the five seasons and seven traditional saijiki categories of Japan. However the haiku within the categories are arranged alphabetically - which makes this a dictionary.
Download or read book The Nursery Rhymes of England written by James Orchard Halliwell-Phillipps and published by . This book was released on 1842 with total page 204 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Time Like a Furrow written by James Hearst and published by Iowa State Historical Department Division of States Historical So. This book was released on 1981 with total page 312 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Among the Impostors written by Margaret Peterson Haddix and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2001-12-21 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A desperate child escapes from hiding only to face new dangers in the New York Times–bestselling author’s near future YA adventure series. In a world where the Population Police wield terrifying power, Luke Garner is an illegal third child. After spending his entire life in hiding, he’s found a way to escape—by assuming the identity of a deceased child. But living among other people isn’t going at all how he imagined. Luke now attends Hendricks School for Boys, a windowless building with cruel classmates and oblivious teachers. He knows he has to blend in, but he lives in constant fear that his behavior will betray him. Then one day Luke discovers a door to the outside. He knows that beyond the walls of Hendricks lie the secrets he is desperate to uncover. What he doesn’t know is whom he can trust—and where the answers to his questions may lead him.
Download or read book Come Hither written by Walter De la Mare and published by . This book was released on 1928 with total page 878 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A collection of rhymes and poems for the young of all ages.
