Collection: Poetry

A Boston Globe-Horn Book Award finalist!

Inspired by the author's own childhood, this stunning novel in verse, the sequel to the award-winning #1 bestseller Inside Out and Back Again, picks up two years after Hà and her family arrive in Alabama as refugees from the Việt Nam War.

Hà and her family have worked hard to make a life for themselves in the US, but it hasn't come easy. Hà has only just started to feel settled when Mother decides that the family will move to Texas for a new job.

Hà knows how hard starting over is and doesn't want to have to do it again. But sometimes even an unwanted change can bring opportunity, new friends, and a place to call home.

This lyrical and compelling sequel to the National Book Award Medalist and Newbery Honor winning, #1 New York Times bestselling novel Inside Out and Back Again follows Hà and her family through another year of upheaval, growth, and love.

In the vein of Grown and The Poet X, Hannah V. Sawyerr's All the Fighting Parts is a searing and defiant young adult novel in verse about reclaiming agency after a sexual assault within the church community.

Sixteen-year-old Amina Conteh has always believed in using her voice as her weapon--even when it gets her into trouble. After cursing at a classmate, her father forces her to volunteer at their church with Pastor Johnson.

But Pastor Johnson isn't the holy man everyone thinks he is.

The same voice Amina uses to fight falls quiet the night she is sexually assaulted by Pastor Johnson. After that, her life starts to unravel: her father is frustrated that her grades are slipping, and her best friend and boyfriend don't understand why the once loud and proud girl is now quiet and distant. In a world that claims to support survivors, Amina wonders who will support her when her attacker is everyone's favorite community leader.

When Pastor Johnson is arrested for a different crime, the community is shaken and divided; some call him a monster and others defend him. But Amina is secretly relieved. She no longer has to speak because Pastor Johnson can't hurt her anymore--or so she believes.

To regain her voice and sense of self, Amina must find the power to confront her abuser--in the courtroom and her heart--and learn to use all the fighting parts within her.

The hard-working crew of bestselling children's book Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site joins up with seven new road-building trucks to finish a BIG job: a brand-new road!

The construction team is taking on their biggest challenge yet--building a brand-new superhighway! With the help of new rough-and-tough road-building machines, the crew gears up for an action-packed day of rolling, building, paving, painting, and all the jobs that go into making a strong new road that will get everyone home safe in time for bed!

Playful rhyming text from the team behind Construction Site on Christmas Night, Three Cheers for Kid McGear!, and Construction Site Mission: Demolition! make this thrilling tale of teamwork a must-have read-aloud for construction fans everywhere.

PART OF THE ENORMOUSLY POPULAR SERIES: Since its debut more than a decade ago, Goodnight, Goodnight Construction Site and the series of hardcover and board books it launched have become beloved favorites of kids and parents alike, with millions of copies sold. Fans love each book for its tough, can-do trucks and sweet, sleepy ending.

INSTRUCTIVE & ENGAGING TODDLER BOOK: The process of putting a new road together is FASCINATING and involves a whole bunch of special vehicles, who help the original crew level, grade, flatten, pave, stripe, and open up a new road so that everyone can get home safe for bedtime!

ROLLICKING READ-ALOUD: Author Sherri Duskey Rinker's bouncing, energetic rhymes make for a tremendously satisfying read-aloud experience. This delightful kids book is perfect for little ones who can't get enough of construction stories, day or night!

TEACHES TEAMWORK: Like Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site, this series extension emphasizes teamwork, collaboration, and working together--real-world skills presented to young readers in a fun, accessible construction-site setting!

Perfect for:

• Young truck, tractor, and construction fans
• Emerging preschool and kindergarten readers
• Gift for birthday, baby shower, holidays, or any occasion
• Readers who love classic children's books by authors such as Dr. Seuss, Shel Silverstein, Sandra Boynton, and Chris Van Dusen
• Fans of books about vehicles like Little Blue Truck, Thomas the Tank Engine, and Diggersaurs

Gentle rhyming text and touch-and-feel textures make this the perfect way for toddlers to experience with Kitten the magic and joy of Christmas.

It's Christmas Eve, and everyone is getting ready. Kitten is cuddled up next to the fireplace with Mouse. A happy snowman watches for Santa. Finally, Santa's sleigh sails through the sky with the help of his reindeer, and Santa leaves presents for everyone under the tree. Simple rhyming text, bold and colorful artwork, and touch-and-feel textures on each spread make this a fun, interactive Christmas book for toddlers.

"You are life and breath adored. You are us and so much more..."

Richard Van Camp, internationally renowned storyteller and bestselling author of the hugely successful Welcome Song for Baby: A Lullaby for Newborns, has partnered with award-winning illustrator Julie Flett to create a tender board book for babies and toddlers that celebrates the potential of every child. With its delightful contemporary illustrations, Little You is perfect to be shared, read or sung to all the little people in your life--and the new little ones on the way!

From the bestselling author of Curls, Glow, Bloom, and Ours comes a counting board book about ten friends who add up to something wonderful!

One
only one

but now we are two
and now we are three

Introduce young ones to the concept of counting from one to ten while celebrating themes of friendship and community.

From the coauthor of the smash hit All My Friends Are Dead and the creator of the beloved Dory Fantasmagory chapter book series comes a hilarious read aloud about a boy who loses his gift for rhyme.

There once was a youngster named Chester van ChimeWho woke up one day and forgot how to rhyme.Chester loved rhyming, in poem or song.It always felt right, but today it felt...not right. VERY not right.
Chester van Chime is usually the BEST at rhyming. He can normally tell you all about cats wearing hats and snails delivering mail, but today, something has changed. Today there's no dog on a log. No duck in a truck. Just a Pomeranian on a sideways tree and a waterfowl in a full-size pickup. What's a kid to do?!

Filled with irresistible wordplay and whimsically silly illustrations, bestselling creators Avery Monsen and Abby Hanlon's read aloud tells the story of a boy who learns not to be stressed if he's not at his...tippy-top peak performance.

Praise for Chester van Chime Who Forgot How to Rhyme:

*"Your next Best Storytime Book...It's a must-read, a hit, a guaranteed good time...Poor Chester van Chime may have lost the ability to rhyme, but young readers will lose themselves to giggles..."―Bookpage, starred review

*"His rhyming groove returns as aural fits and starts turn to fluid, welcome rhyme, and the whole town celebrates. What starts out as a book about wordplay turns into an inventive and giggly antidote for the bad-day blues."―Publisher's Weekly, starred review

"Monsen's clever text offers both lexical fun and an important lesson: "This too shall pass."...Hanlon's busy gouache and colored pencil illustrations are full of attention-grabbing slapstick humor...Well-timed page turns will have kids shouting out the missing, but easily guessable, end rhymes...Get ready for wordplay that's giggly and fun and lasts long after the story is [over]."―Kirkus

"Hilarity crescendos as wordplay plummets, until Chester realizes we all have bad days."―The New York Times

An Amazon Best Books of the Month for March 2022

A Florida Sunshine State Young Readers Award Recipient 2022-2023

An Amazon Best Books of the Year So Far for Ages 3-5 for 2022

*over 80,000 copies of Jess's poetry books sold worldwide!*

(Hardback includes additional poems including 'Dear Husband, The Future Can Wait')

"I want to tell you everything I know

carry you and guide you

yet somehow, as your tiny finger points

to things in wonder

and your eyes meet mine

the paradigm shifts

I once thought I was to show you the world

when all along you came to show me."

Poignant, raw and beautifully honest pieces on motherhood.

"my go to gift for new mothers"

'From One Mom to a Mother' is written in a refreshingly honest tone that will touch the soul of so many on this same beautiful, yet challenging journey. Whether you laugh or cry you will put it down feeling less alone and having made a friend in a book . Jessica shares her passion and love for her children on this tale of self discovery, that two people were born that day.

'From One Mom to a Mother' is the first book in Jess's collection of poetry with 'All I See is You' being her second and her third and final in the series, 'My After All'. Jess has also released a book of Selected poems titled 'Beautiful Chaos' with Penguin.

Jessica is also a best selling author of 'The Rainbow In My Heart', a children's picture book on emotions, with other books 'My Superpowers', and 'You Hung The Moon', a gift book for mothers.

Jess's poems can also be found on Etsy!

www.jessicaurlichs.com

"Jessica's writing was the postpartum life raft I didn't know I needed. When I found Jessica's poetry I felt seen, heard, less alone and validated. Her words are healing, deeply relatable and the comforting tonic all new mothers should have on their bedside table. - Caroline Foran, No. 1 Best selling Author of 'Owning It'

"Your words made me (and my husband) cry, because they gave shape to the feelings I didn't even know how to articulate" - Reader

A reassuring rhyming picture book about sensory overload and what you can do when everything is too much

When feelings go on overload,
I pause and breathe
and all is . . . slowed.

Sometimes everything is too much! Too loud, too bright, and all too overwhelming. Writing from her own experience with sensory processing disorder, award-winning teacher-librarian Jolene Gutiérrez's compassionate picture book explores the struggles of a sensorily sensitive child and how they settle themselves. Joined by Angel Chang's beautiful color illustrations, young readers will learn that it's OK if some days are too much.

An extensive author's note to caregivers and educators explores sensory systems, sensory processing issues, and specific information about how to support kids with overstimulated nervous systems as they learn to soothe themselves.

This bestselling classic featuring a berry-loving boy and an endearing rhyme-spouting bear is now available as a padded board book! The fun wordplay and bright paintings with lots of details for young readers to explore make Jamberry a perennial favorite.

A small boy and a big friendly bear embark on a berry-picking extravaganza, looking for blueberries, blackberries, and strawberries. Their fun adventure comes to a razzamatazz finale under a starberry sky.

From author-illustrator Bruce Degen, Jamberry is now available in padded board book with a soft, padded cover and rounded edges, perfect to share with the smallest readers.

"With delightful, rich illustrations and zany wordplay, Jamberry is a must have book for any family with young children," according to Children's Books Guide.

Journey through a magical woodland with poems to read and things to find in the beautifully illustrated picture book If You Go Down to the Woods.

My woodland's full of animals,
of every different kind.
So shall we stay here for a while
and see what we can find?

Experience the everyday wonder of nature in this first book of poetry, exploring a magical woodland year. With poems by acclaimed writer Rachel Piercey and illustrations by Freya Hartas, join Bear on his journey from spring to winter with lots of friends to meet, places to explore, and things to spot along the way.

"A tour de force of interactive two-dimensional nature." --Kirkus Reviews

Now available in board book, You're Here for a Reason, from national-bestselling and beloved author Nancy Tillman, takes a universal truth and makes it accessible for readers young and old.

Not only are we loved, but we also matter. In this tender and timeless read-along book, Tillman reminds us of this message in beautiful illustrations as children and animals interact with acts of kindness.

You're here for a reason. If you think you're not
I would just say that perhaps you forgot . . .
a piece of the world that is precious and dear would surely be missing if you weren't here.

If not for your smile and your laugh and your heart
this place we call home would be minus a part.

Thank goodness you're here!
Thank goodness times two!
I just can't imagine a world without you.

A New York Times and USA Today bestseller! The perfect Valentine's Day gift of love or sweet keepsake to show why Dad is so amazing!

A boy's first hero is his dad. A touching picture book for kids ages 3-7 and beyond showcasing all the ways a father will help his son grow, this is the gift for every dad and little boy to celebrate their special bond. Featuring charming animal illustrations and heartwarming rhymes about the loving moments fathers and sons share, Why a Son Needs a Dad is the perfect story to connect father and child together.

From the moment that I saw your beautiful face,

Held you close to my heart in a father's embrace,

I promised to help you grow with strength and grace.

My dear one, my sweet son, my boy.

For new dads, fathers-to-be, or for that perfect father-son moment at birthdays and other special occasions all year, this sweet storybook celebrates how a father guides his little boy to grow with strength and love.

Dive into this collection of poetry and prose inspired by modern dating and broken relationships, perfect for fans of Rupi Kaur and Orion Carloto.

You'll Come Back to Yourself explores themes of lost love, infidelity, depression, body image, and ultimately the power women have in learning to choose themselves. Separated into three sections: Holding On, Ouroboros, and Letting Go, this collection is a cyclical expedition of self discovery.

"A wonderful introduction the Japanese tradition of jisei, this volume is crammed with exquisite, spontaneous verse and pithy, often hilarious, descriptions of the eccentric and committed monastics who wrote the poems." --Tricycle: The Buddhist Review

Although the consciousness of death is, in most cultures, very much a part of life, this is perhaps nowhere more true than in Japan, where the approach of death has given rise to a centuries-old tradition of writing jisei, or the "death poem." Such a poem is often written in the very last moments of the poet's life.

Hundreds of Japanese death poems, many with a commentary describing the circumstances of the poet's death, have been translated into English here, the vast majority of them for the first time. Compiler Yoel Hoffmann explores the attitudes and customs surrounding death in historical and present-day Japan and gives examples of how these have been reflected in the nation's literature in general. The development of writing jisei is then examined--from the longing poems of the early nobility and the more "masculine" verses of the samurai to the satirical death poems of later centuries.

Zen Buddhist ideas about death are also described as a preface to the collection of Chinese death poems by Zen monks that are also included. Finally, the last section contains three hundred twenty haiku, some of which have never been assembled before, in translated English and romanized Japanese.

"Each train car of softly colored animals has much to look at and point to, even as eyelids grow heavy." --Working Mother

An unabridged board book version of the bestselling hardcover, perfect for small hands: The dream train pulls into the station, and one by one the train cars are loaded: polar bears pack the reefer car with ice cream, elephants fill the tanker cars with paints, tortoises stock the auto rack with race cars, and kangaroos stuff the hopper car with balls (while zebras referee) before settling in for a good night's sleep.

• Features dreamy illustrations of animals of all shapes and sizes with gentle rhyming text to soothe and relax.
• The board book style is compact and durable so it's ideal for travelling and reading on-the-go.
• Sherri Duskey Rinker and Tom Litchenheld have worked together to create multiple #1 New York Times Bestsellers consisting of thoughtful storylines paired with compelling illustrations.

Fans of Goodnight, Goodnight Construction Site, I Wish You More, and Mighty Mighty Construction Site will also enjoy this sweet bedtime story written for quiet, sleepy moments.

A must-have book for any budding train enthusiast.

• Great family read aloud book
• Books for kids ages 4-8
• Children's book for grades K-3