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Words can bounce, leap, and sing, especially when they are written by E. E. Cummings. When he was a boy, he loved to play with language, breaking the rules of grammar and punctuation to create poems that looked and sounded completely new. He found enormous magic in the smallest details of life.
This true story invites you to explore the courageous and playful world of a poet who dared to be different. You will see how he turned his childhood curiosity into some of the most famous poems ever written. His journey is a wonderful reminder that it takes bravery to grow up and become who you really are, and that your own unique voice is always worth sharing.
6-8 Years
9-12 Years
64 Pages
Rattling windows with the fierce roar of a late-winter storm, the month of March crashes into town. This wild weather is just like a messy, muddy, and wet lion. The blustering beast brings cold wind and slushy snow, shaking the bare trees and keeping everyone bundled up indoors. But as the days slowly pass, the angry lion begins to soften. With one massive, booming sneeze, the fierce lion steps aside to make way for a gentle, springtime lamb. Green fields suddenly burst with vibrant blossoms, and the harsh winter chill melts into warm, sunny afternoons. This joyful, rhythmic story perfectly captures the unpredictable magic of changing seasons. Lively words and beautiful watercolor paintings bring the classic weather proverb to life, showing exactly how a roaring winter storm gradually transforms into a peaceful, blooming spring.
6-8 Years
32 Pages
Jump in
Take a quiet walk through the woods and listen closely to the gentle poems that hold secrets about the animals hiding nearby. Short, lyrical haikus give you clues about who might be sliding into the pond or resting in the trees.
Why it pulls you in
Every poem is a guessing game that you can solve by lifting the flaps to reveal the cute woodland creatures underneath. It is a beautiful way to explore nature, learn a fun style of poetry, and play peek-a-boo with otters, birds, and other wild friends.
6-8 Years
16 Pages
Wander down the cobblestone streets and across the lush countryside of early America with your favorite traditional rhymes. This vibrant collection takes familiar, beloved verses and drops them right into the bustling world of a 19th-century farming town. You will spot clever historical details and gentle humor carefully woven into every scene as farmers work their fields and families head to a busy market. It is a completely fresh way to experience classic poetry, perfectly blending the rhythm of the words with the fascinating reality of historical town and country life. Perfect for reading aloud, you will discover something new hiding in the artwork every single time you open the book.
6-8 Years
48 Pages
What can you do with an everyday object like a shoe? You might think it only belongs on your foot, but what if you wore it on your head, or buttered it like a piece of bread? Join a boy and a girl as they dress up in their parents' clothes and play a wildly imaginative game of questions and silly answers. Together, they dream up the most hilarious and unexpected uses for ordinary things like a hat, a cup, a broom, and a bed. Could an octopus rest inside a hat? Would a bird build a nest in it? This playful adventure is filled with catchy rhymes and boundless creativity, encouraging you to look at the world around you in a completely different way.
6-8 Years
32 Pages
Retold in Verse for Boys and Girls to Read Themselves
Step into the woods for a clever and rhythmic spin on one of the most famous tales ever told. When a young girl sets off through the forest to bring a basket of treats to her grandmother, she meets a very cunning wolf who has mischievous plans of his own. Told entirely in catchy, playful verse, this classic adventure is perfectly sized for young readers to tackle on their own. The bouncing rhymes bring a fresh energy to the suspenseful journey, making the shadowy forest path and the thrilling encounter at grandmother's house feel brand new. Experience the brave little girl's quick thinking and the big, bad wolf's legendary disguise in a beautifully poetic retelling that is as fun to read aloud as it is to read alone.
6-8 Years
56 Pages
Meet a funny little man who can never quite seem to settle for what he has. Always looking for something better, he decides to start swapping his belongings. He trades away his knife, then a shoe, and keeps right on trading everything in sight. He even goes so far as to trade away his own wife! With every single swap, he pauses to wonder: was it a good trade, or was it a bad trade? The more he gives away, the sillier his situation becomes. Based on a classic folk song, this highly rhythmic and delightfully goofy tale will have you chanting and rhyming along. Follow this curious trader's hilarious antics to see if he eventually ends up right back where he started.
6-8 Years
38 Pages
What happens when one lonely cat turns into a house full of furry friends? Step into a home that starts with just a single pet but quickly becomes a true paradise for felines. Through lively, rhythmic verses, you will discover exactly how one family ends up with a grand total of twelve cats. Count along as each new stray, kitten, and unexpected visitor makes their way through the door and into the family's heart. From quiet sleepers to playful troublemakers, every new arrival brings a unique personality to the growing household. This cheerful counting story perfectly captures the fun, chaos, and love of living with a whole bunch of animals. It is a wonderful way to practice your counting skills while enjoying the silly antics of a dozen delightful pets.
6-8 Years
36 Pages
Step up to the plate for the wildest baseball game in history! The Boston Beasts and the New York Pets are battling it out in the final game of the Animal World Series, and the tension is high. The bases are loaded, the crowd is roaring, and it all comes down to one player: Tulip.
This hilarious twist on the classic poem "Casey at the Bat" is packed with clever rhymes and laugh-out-loud wordplay. As you read along, you will spot all sorts of creatures taking the field, from swinging octopi to heavy-hitting hippopotami. The amazing cut-paper illustrations bring every wild catch and wacky play right off the page.
Whether you are a huge baseball fan or just love a funny animal story, this rhyming adventure is a guaranteed home run. Grab your peanuts and get ready to cheer!
6-8 Years
32 Pages
50 Timeless Rhymes from 50 Celebrated Cartoonists
By
Vanessa Davis, Eleanor Davis, Nick Abadzis, Richard Thompson, James Sturm, Craig Thompson, Gahan Wilson, Drew Weing, Stan Sakai, Richard Sala, Roz Chast, Raina Telgemeier, Mike Mignola, Tao Nyeu, Mathew Forsythe, Cyril Pedrosa, Sara Varon, Laura Park, Marc Rosenthal, Patrick Mcdonnell, Jen Wang, Jordan Crane, Jaime Hernández, Lark Pien, George O'Connor, Dave Roman, Ben Hatke, Kate Beaton, Bob Flynn, Theo Ellsworth, Nick Bruel, Alexis Frederick-Fost, David Macaulay, Tony Millionaire, Mark Martin, Eric Orchard, Gilbert Hernández, Gene Luen Yang, Mo Oh, Mark Siegel, Stephanie Yue, Lilli Carré, Rebecca Dart, Jules Feiffer, Lucy Knisley, J.P. Coovert, Aaron Renier, Vera Brosgol, and Scott Campbell
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Collected by
Chris Duffy
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With
Leonard S. Marcus
Have you ever wondered what Jack and Jill, Old Mother Hubbard, and the Owl and the Pussycat look like in a comic book? Welcome to a whole new way to read the classics!
Nursery Rhyme Comics takes fifty of your favorite traditional rhymes and brings them to life through colorful, action-packed comic panels. Instead of just reading the words, you get to see the hilarious and surprising ways fifty different cartoonists imagine these timeless stories. Every rhyme is short, sweet, and easy to read, with bright artwork that makes each page a brand-new adventure.
Whether you are discovering these rhymes for the very first time or seeing old favorites in a totally new style, this collection is packed with funny moments, wild characters, and amazing art. It is the perfect mix of classic poetry and modern graphic novels, designed specially to keep you turning the pages with a giant smile on your face.
6-8 Years
119 Pages
Step aboard the most crowded, noisy, and restless ship on the water! Life on Noah's famous ark is getting a little too wild. With rain pouring down outside and animals packed tightly inside, cabin fever is quickly taking over. The monkeys are mischievous, the lions are loud, and everyone is starting to feel grumpy and bored. Clever old Noah knows he needs to do something fast before the whole boat turns into a giant disaster. His brilliant solution? An incredible creature cabaret! Suddenly, every animal is busy practicing their best tricks and talents for a spectacular show. But as the performances begin, the biggest question remains: what amazing act will close out the grand finale? This lively, laugh-out-loud story is filled with bouncy rhymes and vibrant pictures that make reading an absolute joy. It is the perfect adventure for anyone who loves funny animal antics and clapping along to a great beat.
6-8 Years
32 Pages
Jump into a wild and wacky classic poem where one hungry old lady eats the most surprising things. It all starts with a tiny fly. Instead of stopping there, she swallows a spider to catch the fly, a bird to catch the spider, and her unusual snack time just keeps growing. With every page you turn, you can peek right into her ever expanding tummy through clever little holes in the book to see exactly what she has gobbled up so far. The animals watch in pure disbelief, wondering what she could possibly eat next. You will find yourself giggling along with this silly and energetic story that shows just how out of control one small bite can become.
6-8 Years
36 Pages
