Red is not only a color. It sings from treetops, flashes in summer berries, and glows in autumn leaves.
In this lyrical picture book, colors move through the year like living things. You will meet yellow in spring, green in summer, brown in fall, and white in winter, all woven into poems that make the seasons feel fresh and surprising.
Joyce Sidman’s language is playful, musical, and full of wonder, while Pamela Zagarenski’s art gives each page a dreamlike sparkle. Perfect for young readers who love nature, colors, and beautiful read-alouds, this award-winning book invites you to look closely at the world outside and notice how every season has its own voice.
6-8 Years
37 Pages
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A bedtime story. (Ages 4 to 8)
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At bedtime a young girl asks, "Does everything in the world go to sleep?
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At bedtime a young girl asks, "Does everything in the world go to sleep?
6-8 Years
43 Pages
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Some poems feel like wishes. Some feel like courage. Some feel like the words you need when your own are hard to find.
What the Heart Knows is a poetry collection about hope, wisdom, fear, strength, and the private feelings people carry inside. Joyce Sidman’s poems have the shape of charms, chants, blessings, and invocations, giving teen readers language for moments of uncertainty, longing, and resolve.
Paired with Pamela Zagarenski’s dreamlike artwork, this book has the feel of a keepsake: something to read slowly, return to often, and share with someone who needs the right words. It is a strong choice for teens who appreciate reflective poetry, emotional honesty, and artful books about inner life.
13-18 Years
83 Pages
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In one sixth-grade class, a simple assignment becomes something much bigger: write a poem that says, I’m sorry.
This Is Just to Say gathers apology poems from students whose words reveal mistakes, secrets, regrets, jokes, friendships, and family feelings. The poems show how powerful a few honest lines can be, especially when saying sorry is complicated.
Joyce Sidman’s middle grade poetry collection is funny, tender, and sometimes surprisingly sharp. It captures the voices of students who are learning how words can hurt, heal, and open a door to understanding. This is a thoughtful choice for readers who enjoy school stories, realistic emotions, and poetry that feels close to real life.
9-12 Years
N/A
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