Poetry

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 Quick-Digesting Gink, a Mountain snores, and They Put a Brassiere on the Camel. Come on up to the attic of Shel Silverstein and let the light bring you home.

Carefully selected, this assemblage of Sandburg poems includes many that are not often included in collections of his work for young readers. The quality of the writing is matched by the strong, dramatic wood engravings.

If you know the story of the Jumblies, that happy-go-lucky clan of sailors in a sieve, then you'll be eager to learn more of their saga in this charming love story poem, penned by the master of nonsense verse, Edward Lear (English, 1812-1888), and illustrated by the master of brilliant, offbeat images, Edward Gorey. As it turns out, the Jumblies made at least one stop during their long journey, and there, on the Hills of the Chankly Bore, a passionate relationship was born--between a Jumbly girl and the Dong. The end of the story is sad but sweet, and it stars a nose that can light up a forest, light up the sky! The Dong is some kind of hero, certainly, and he can't help but win our hearts with that protuberant proboscis of his. The Dong with a Luminous Nose and The Jumblies (also published by Pomegranate Communications) present two of the most finely rendered suites of drawings ever created by Edward Gorey. With Edward Lear's irresistible verses, the books are timeless classics to be enjoyed through generations, by children of all ages, four to eighty-four.

The only comprehensive gathering of Frost's published poetry, this affordable volume offers the entire contents of his eleven books of verse, from A Boy's Will (1913) to In the Clearing (1962). Frost scholar Lathem, who was also a close friend of the four-time Pulitzer Prize-winner, scrupulously annotated the 350-plus poems in this collection, which has been the standard edition of Frost's work since it first appeared in 1969.

A collection of poems by African-American writers, including Lucy Terry, Gwendolyn Bennett, and Alice Walker.

Like other twelve-year-old girls, Jutta Salzberg enjoyed going to school, playing outside, celebrating holidays with friends, and visiting relatives. In Germany in 1938, these and other everyday activities were dangerous for Jews. Adolf Hitler and the Nazi Party were in power, and the tide of anti-Semitism had risen to perilous levels. Jutta and her family tried their best to lead normal lives as they were systematically stripped of their rights. But when public persecution of Jews increased and neighbors and friends began to disappear, they knew they had to escape- if that is, they could find another country to take them in before it was too late. Throughout 1938, Jutta had her friends and relatives fill her poesiealbum- her autograph book- with inscriptions, verses, and drawings. Her daughter, Debbie Levy, has used these entries as a springboard for telling the true story of the Salzberg family's last year in Germany. It was a year of change and chance. It was a year of confusion and cruelty. It was, as the poesie writings make poignantly clear, a year of goodbyes.

Describes various beds that are much more interesting than beds for sleeping, such as a jet-propelled bed, snack bed, pocket-size bed, and bounceable bed.

These lovable cat poems were written by T. S. Eliot for his godchildren and continue to delight children and adults alike. This collection is a curious and artful homage to felines young and old, merry and fierce, small and unmistakably round. Also includes Edward Gorey's charming pen and ink illustrations.

With his signature exuberant, high-energy art, Christopher Myers delivers this radically new interpretation of Carroll's beloved poem, brilliantly reimagining it as a face-off on the basketball court. This classic Lewis Carroll nonsense poem first appeared in 1872 in the author's Through the Looking Glass and What Alice Found There. Chris Myers' witty, yet stylish, fine-art illustrations are perfectly suited to the nonsensical brilliance of the poem. With his signature exuberant, high-energy art, Christopher Myers delivers this radically new interpretation of Carroll's beloved poem, brilliantly reimagining it as a face-off on the basketball court. This classic Lewis Carroll nonsense poem first appeared in 1872 in the author's Through the Looking Glass and What Alice Found There. Chris Myers' witty, yet stylish, fine-art illustrations are perfectly suited to the nonsensical brilliance of the poem

As a young girl leads a cast of characters on a musical journey, they learn that they have the power to make changes--big or small--in the world, in their communities, and in most importantly, in themselves.

You’re told that This won’t work, But how will you know If you never try?... Sometimes the world feels broken. And problems seem too big to fix. But somehow, we all have the power to make a difference. With a little faith, and maybe the help of a friend, together we can find beauty and create change.

Blast off with Douglas Florian's new high-flying compendium, which features twenty whimsical poems about space. From the moon to the stars, from the Earth to Mars, here is an exuberant celebration of our celestial surroundings that's certain to become a universal favorite among aspiring astronomers everywhere.

Seeds are sprouting, roots are spreading, and branches are swaying in this tree -mendous poetry collection. From coconut palms and bristlecone pines to baobabs and banyans, Douglas Florian explores the arboreal world with his signature wit and whimsy. Featuring a dynamic vertical format that illustrates the incredible heights and shapes of the trees, this book illuminates the natural history of these majestic beings as well as their unique and quirky characteristics.

Presents a collection of humorous animal poems told through couplet verses and accompanied by illustrations featuring shadow boxes, dioramas, and cut-paper collages.

Lyrics to seventy-five songs from the children's television programs Mister Rogers' Neighborhood and The Children's Corner, collected and presented as an illustrated treasury of poems. Lyrics explore topics such as feelings, new siblings, everyday life, and imagination.

This rhythmic, read-aloud title is an unbridled celebration of the self-esteem, confidence, and swagger boys feel when they leave the barber's chair a tradition that places on their heads a figurative crown, beaming with jewels, that confirms their brilliance and worth and helps them not only love and accept themselves but also take a giant step toward caring how they present themselves to the world. The fresh cuts. That's where it all begins.

On June 19, 1865, the news broke among the enslaved people of Galveston, Texas, that they were finally free. Some people prayed. Others celebrated. Many left Texas immediately, while others stayed. Freedom took different forms that echoed across the generations with one constant--Juneteenth was a day to remember.

In a warm and touching poem, e.e. cummings describes the wonder and excitement of a young brother and sister who find a little tree on a city sidewalk and carry it home, where they adorn it with Christmas finery.

Angelou’s beautiful, moving, and beloved poem, which she first read at the 2005 White House tree-lighting ceremony, now comes alive as a fully illustrated children’s book, celebrating the promise of peace in the holiday season. In this simple story, a family joins with their community to celebrate the holidays.

From skiing in January to surfing in July, two energetic piglets romp through the months of the years in this calendar in verse.

During the coldest season, when the world feels scary -- what do you remember about being warm? Baked potatoes. Trust. A kettle on the stove. Blankets. A smile. And, most of all, the reassurance that you belong. In his powerful and moving poem, featuring illustrations from thirteen extraordinary artists, bestselling author and UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador Neil Gaiman draws together many different memories to answer the question, 'what do you need to be warm?'

A poetic personification of the winter season, Mother Winter goes walking "on the longest cold night," inviting the reader along to experience chill winds, icy ponds, white snowdrifts, and other quiet wonders.

Illustrations of wintry scenes accompany each line of the well-known poem.