NATIONAL BESTSELLER • From the former Poet Laureate of the United States and New York Times bestselling author of Aimless Love comes a wondrous new collection of poems focused on the joys and mysteries of daily life. “Among the best poems that [Billy] Collins has ever written.”—Maureen Corrigan, NPR “Witty, wry and tender when it hurts, Water, Water is a pleasure to read and eas…
A Light in the Attic delights with remarkable characters and hilariously profound poems in a collection readers will return to again and again. Here in the attic you will find Backward Bill, Sour Face Ann, the Meehoo with an Exactlywatt, and the Polar Bear in the Frigidaire. You will talk with Broiled Face, and find out what happens when Somebody steals your knees, you get caught by the Quic…
NATIONAL BESTSELLER A 2025 National Endowment for the Arts Big Reads Selection A 2024 NPR "Books We Love" Selection "Whoever you are, you will find yourself and your own world in the expansiveness of this collection." -Margaret Renkl, New York Times Published in association with the Library of Congress and edited by the twenty-fourth Poet Laureate of the United States, a singular colle…
“The popularity of [Dog Songs] feels as inevitable and welcome as a wagging tail upon homecoming.” —The Boston Globe Mary Oliver’s Dog Songs is a celebration of the special bond between human and dog, as understood through the poet’s relationships to the canines that have accompanied her daily walks, warmed her home, and inspired her work. Oliver’s poems begin in the small everyd…
The glorious picture book Life Doesn’t Frighten Me features the work of two legendary artists—poet Maya Angelou and artist Jean Michel Basquiat—“a powerful exploration of emotion and its expression through the careful blend of words and art” (School Library Journal). Dr. Maya Angelou’s unforgettable poem is matched with the daring art of Jean-Michel Basquiat in this powerful ode …
Literary techniques are the constructions of language used by an author to convey meaning. These techniques make the story more interesting to the reader. It is crucial that students learn to identify and understand these constructions. Familiarity with these techniques will prepare them not only for standardized tests, but also for their future education. The understanding of these devices wil…
Calling all kid comedians! Hundreds of laugh-out-loud knock-knock jokes and silly stories to help kids level up their reading confidence and joke-telling skills. For kids ages 5 and up! In this book of knee-slapping knock-knocks and silly stories, kids will discover swallowed gum, peanut butter–eating elephants, and monsters roaming the desert. Best of all, with Knock-Knock Jokes and Still…
It would be great to get through the day without having to hear "I'm bored!”, wouldn’t it? If you're looking for a way to keep your kids entertained, you have found the perfect gift for any 6–9-year-old! We all know how it is like to have bored kids around. Getting them to sit still and pay attention can be a real challenge. With this book you have discovered a way to distract your kid…
A fun illustrated joke book for children. Easy to understand jokes, bright pictures. Ideal for ages 3-8.