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by Rob Sanders (Author), Raissa Figueroa (Illustrator)When a new kid moves to town, a beautiful friendship filled with wonder and imagination blooms in this lushly illustrated, inventive, and empathetic picture book.Between strangers and friends..."Hello."Lean into the in-between moments in this poetic picture book that celebrates all the small steps in a budding friendship between two new friends.Between friends and friends forever...Promises and pinky swears. Two young kids meet for the fir...

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by Rebecca Gardyn Levington (Author), Andreana Boatta (Illustrator)You're a writer. Did you know? Ready . . . Set . . . Come on, let's go! Rebecca Gardyn Levington inspires everyone to find joy in writing--in any and all forms--in this rhyming picture book. Her inspirational approach celebrates imagination and self-expression, proving everyone can be a writer if they find what's "right" for them. Number of Pages: 32 Dimensions: 0.44 x 10.35 x 8.3 IN Publication Date: January 01, 2025

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by Ansley Zecckine (Author)Meg embarks on a zipline adventure, but unexpectedly encounters an animal needing help along her path, Skyler the squirrel, who is petrified by his fear of heights. Meg acts swiftly to come his rescue. After collecting a bounty of food, she also helps Skyler back to his nest while bringing a nutty surprise to his brothers and sisters.This book focuses on overcoming fear and helping one another. Plus, it has a rhythm and rhyme that's easy to read! Number of Pages: 2...

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Schoolapalooza: A Silly Alphabet of 26 Schooltime Poems - Hardcover

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by Ryan G. Van Cleave (Editor), Laura Vit?ria J?ger (Illustrator)Twenty-six poets from Jane Yolen and Heidi Stemple to Charles Waters and Marilyn Singer cheer, wail and salute the classroom in this silly tribute to school.Calculators and erasers, school buses and pop quizzes, recess and a school vacation countdown--nothing about the school day (or school year) is out of bounds in this poetry collection from today's best children's poets.Backmatter includes explanations of poetry techniques us...

e. e. cummings: Complete Poems, 1904-1962 - Hardcover

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by E. E. Cummings (Author), George James Firmage (Editor), Stephen Dunn (Introduction by)Combining Thoreau's controlled belligerence with the brash abandon of an uninhibited bohemian, E. E. Cummings, together with Ezra Pound, T. S. Eliot, and William Carlos Williams, helped bring about the twentieth-century revolution in literary expression. Today Cummings is recognized as the author of some of the most sensuous lyric poems in the English language, as well as one of the most inventive America...

The Night Before Christmas: Classic Original Text Paired with Modern Art

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Report copyright infringementby Hayden Goodman (Illustrator), Clement C. Moore (Author)★ "Stylized acrylic gouache illustrations burst with charming details--from the art on the walls to the sweeping city landscape--that give the pages an air of lively late-night holiday bustle." --Publishers Weekly, starred review'Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the houseNot a creature was stirring, not even a mouse... And so begins the treasured poem by Clement C. Moore and though the word...

Under the Samán Tree: Poems on Home, Longing, and Belonging

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Report copyright infringementby Rosa Lia Gilbert (Author), Rachel Joy Welcher (Foreword by) Number of Pages: 106 Dimensions: 0.25 x 9 x 6 IN Publication Date: October 27, 2025

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Report copyright infringementby Lynn Street (Author), Anne Hunter (Illustrator)Take a lyrical journey on the wings of blue jays as they bury thousands of acorns for next season's food and help Mother Nature extend the oak forests. Most of us know about the mighty oak tree, and how important oaks are as a keystone species. But we may be less aware of the role that blue jays play in assisting the expansion of oak tree forests. Covering one full year from season to season, we learn about the hab...

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by Emily C. Klein (Author), Amy Klein (Illustrator) Number of Pages: 34 Dimensions: 0.25 x 9.25 x 7.5 IN Publication Date: October 10, 2024

Twas The Night Before Christmas Santa's Story - Paperback

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by Valerie E. Sweetapple (Author), Paul Schultz (Illustrator)Step into Santa's world as he reveals his story of the classic tale, "Twas the Night Before Christmas," penned from his heart. Experience the wonder as Santa shares the first time someone caught a glimpse of him. Beautifully illustrated by Paul Schultz, who perfectly captures that wondrous night. Delight in the journey of merry moments and amusing blunders fated to transform into an everlasting holiday tradition cherished by familie...

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by Tina Cho (Author), Deb Jj Lee (Illustrator)A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard SelectionPerfect for fans of Illegal and When Stars Are Scattered, this poignant and moving graphic novel in verse captures the dangers and hope that come with fleeing North Korea and reaching for a brighter future through the lives of Yunho and Myunghee. From never knowing where they'll find their next meal to avoiding soldiers lurking at every corner, many North Koreans have learned that sticking around can b...

Hoot Hoot: A Book of Rhymes for Laughter and Good Times - Paperback

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by The Family Promecene (Author), Melanie &. Chris Promecene (Author), Noah Herz Promecene (Author)Rainy days, sick days, frogs, balloons and puppy dogs - these are a few of the things that make life a hoot. Let's celebrate them with a few rhymes, silly words and playful pictures. Join the Promecene Family in this creative collaboration as they bring stories to life with warmth and imagination. Number of Pages: 28 Dimensions: 0.07 x 8.5 x 11 IN Publication Date: September 06, 2024

Sheep Trick or Treat Board Book - Board Book

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by Nancy E. Shaw (Author), Margot Apple (Illustrator)As the Halloween moon rises, Sheep are fixing up disguises . . . What will happen when the sheep go trick-or-treating? Could there be wolves lurking in the woods, hoping to waylay them as they return home with their bags full of goodies? In crisp verse and whimsically eerie pictures, Nancy Shaw and Margot Apple tell the lively story of a remarkable Halloween adventure. Fans of this adventuresome flock of sheep will not want to miss this Ha...

A Poem to Read Aloud Every Day of the Year - Hardcover

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by Liz Ison (Author)A beautifully packaged anthology of poems from around the world and throughout history, all especially selected for reading aloud, with one glorious poem for every day of the year. Everyone benefits from reading aloud, whether it's a bedtime story with Dad or Granny, an intimate moment with a loved one, or a performance to a group of people. Both the reader and the listener gain a far greater understanding of the poem, its subject matter, and the mood the poet wants to con...

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by Margaret Atwood (Author)A new book of poetry from internationally acclaimed, award-winning and bestselling author Margaret AtwoodIn Dearly, Margaret Atwood's first collection of poetry in over a decade, Atwood addresses themes such as love, loss, the passage of time, the nature of nature and - zombies. Her new poetry is introspective and personal in tone, but wide-ranging in topic. In poem after poem, she casts her unique imagination and unyielding, observant eye over the landscape of a li...

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Report copyright infringementby Frances H. Kakugawa (Author)Frances Kakugawa, an educator, eldercare consultant and the award-winning author of nineteen books, grew up in a rural Hawaiian village, in a rustic home with an outhouse complete with Sears Roebuck catalogs. In The Outhouse Poet she recounts how she later discovered a more modern "outhouse," with kindred spirits instead of catalogs to inspire a writer's soul-the local shopping mall. Fueled by her fellow mall rats' stories and gestur...

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Report copyright infringementby Coleen Gantt Heaton (Author)A bold, poetic exploration of trauma, resilience, and what it means to finally feel safe in your own skin.Raised by her grandparents under the shade of a Texas sycamore tree, Coleen Gantt Heaton learned how to survive-quietly, invisibly, and at great cost. Being Coleen is a raw and redemptive collection of personal essays and poetry chronicling her lived experience as a daughter, mother, survivor, advocate, and woman finding her way ...

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Report copyright infringementby Donatello Dreakford (Author)Man Enough For Myself: Because I Still Want To Be Seen is a memoir told through poetry.Donatello Dreakford presents a collection that explores memory in fragments, the way it arrives in real life: jagged, unsteady, insistent. These poems move through the families we are born into and the ones we choose for ourselves, through queer friendships, love and loss, silence and recognition.With language that is both direct and lyrical, this ...

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Report copyright infringementby Sarah Crowne (Author)Your creative revolution starts now.Rebel Writers: The Genius Behind the Pen Volume II takes you inside the lives of America's boldest literary rebels-writers who defied convention and reshaped storytelling forever.From Edgar Allan Poe's dark imagination to Henry David Thoreau's transcendent woods, from Flannery O'Connor's piercing truths to Emily Dickinson's quiet genius, Sarah Crowne reveals the courage, creativity, and resilience behind ...

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Report copyright infringementby Kristine Ludewig (Author)The Artist's Way meets Cabaret in this epic verse narrative of the poet's life as a dancer seeking funding after art school Coming of age in 1990's NYCas the epitome of the Third WaveHow to survive as an Artist?Harness the male gaze! A feminist fairy taleof dancing her way in an ode toOld school PhotographyJust where to find a Patron?and the deathof a topless dive bar Set in a mythological landscape on the edge of the art world, Memoir ...

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Report copyright infringementby Heather Tosteson (Editor), Nancy Pelletier (Editor), Megan Krivchenia (Editor)Love After 70. Heather Tosteson, Nancy Pelletier, and Megan Krivchenia, Editors. Wising Up Press. What is love, in all its forms, like after 70? Over fifty accomplished writers share their experiences with us in this contemporary anthology of poetry, memoir and fiction. There is a generous sensuality in the work we find here, strong passions, and a sense of surprise at their persisten...

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Report copyright infringementby Hoshang Merchant (Author), Akshaya K. Rath (Editor)" [T]his is no fiction. I have scars on my body and my soul to prove this." Never a shrinking violet, Hoshang Merchant came out of the closet early in his youth. A bard, a teacher, and a lover who has lived many lives, he is the quintessential gay who once cross-dressed, and yet defies categorization. In Secret Writings, he recounts his extraordinary life and splendid experiences ranging across countries and cu...

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Report copyright infringementby Liz Ison (Author)A collection of calming, relaxing, positive poems to aid with anxiety and stress. Keep this collection handy for a moment of relaxation whenever you need it. With poems about pets, nature, creativity, and more, there are any number of topics to help you de-stress and forget about your worries. When it's hard to unwind after a long day at work, or it's difficult to find time for some self-care, this collection is the perfect soother. Wise words ...

Hyam Plutzik and the Mosaic of Time: Essays and Selected Poems

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Report copyright infringementby Victoria Aarons (Editor), Holli G. Levitsky (Editor), Hilene Flanzbaum (Editor)This original collection of essays written by scholars and poets explores the life and work of Hyam Plutzik (1911-1962), whose poetry came to fruition at a time of cultural change set against the historical rupture of the Holocaust and World War II.Author BiographyVictoria Aarons is distinguished professor of literature at Trinity University where she teaches courses on American Jewi...

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by Clement C. Moore (Author), Tomie dePaola (Illustrator)A perfect stocking-stuffer edition of a beloved Christmas classic, from the creator of Strega Nona and Quiet. With warm colors and cozy art, award-winning artist Tomie dePaola brings the beloved holiday poem to life. Detailed decorations and family portraits hang on the walls of a turn of the 19th century New England home as the family sleeps, snuggled into cozy geometric quilts--until the clatter of little hooves on the roof wakes them...

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Report copyright infringementby Tom Huth (Author)Documentary poems by Tom Huth. The events in My Watergate Scandal during the 1970s. "Her hunger for my flesh/ her delicious invitation/ her flagrant provocation/ made this boy a man." Number of Pages: 48 Dimensions: 0.13 x 7.5 x 5.5 IN Publication Date: May 01, 2022

Black Surrealist: The Legend of Ted Joans

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Report copyright infringementby Steven Belletto (Author)Black Surrealist. Poet. Collage artist. Jazz trumpeter. Painter. Member of the Beat Generation. Life-long wanderer. Pan-Africanist. Black Power agitator. Author of his own "poem-life." Ted Joans (1928-2003) was all of these things, and yet none of these labels adequately capture the beauty and complexity of his life and work. The proportions of Ted Joans's life are legendary. Born in Cairo, Illinois in 1928, as a young man he distinguis...

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Report copyright infringementby Peregrine (Author) Number of Pages: 264 Dimensions: 0.72 x 9 x 6 IN Publication Date: October 17, 2024

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Report copyright infringementby Peregrine (Author) Number of Pages: 162 Dimensions: 0.44 x 9 x 6 IN Publication Date: October 17, 2024

The Collected Poems of Wallace Stevens: The Corrected Edition - Paperback

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by Wallace Stevens (Author), John N. Serio (Editor), Chris Beyers (Editor)An essential book for all readers of poetry, and the definitive collection from the man Harold Bloom has called "the best and most representative American poet." Originally published in 1954 to honor Stevens's seventy-fifth birthday, the book was rushed into print for the occasion and contained scores of errors. These have now been corrected in one place for the first time by Stevens scholars John N. Serio and Christop...

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Report copyright infringementby Jamie Maxwell (Author), Ai Mi Tran (Illustrator)Jamie Maxwell is a Los Angeles-based writer and spoken word poet whose work gives voice to resilience, transformation, and the hidden strength found in survival. Her debut collection, Kintsugi, is a manifestation of recovery, weaving poetry that speaks to the broader human struggles of foster care, addiction, and domestic violence. These experiences, often marked by silence and stigma, become in her work a place o...