Collection: Poetry

Four of THE most beloved Dr. Seuss Bright and Early Board Books in a sturdy box with a plastic handle!

Inside this cheery green box are abridged board book editions of the Dr. Seuss classics Fox in Socks, Mr. Brown Can Moo! Can You?, There's a Wocket in My Pocket!, and Dr. Seuss's ABC. Secured by a tuck closure and perfect for travel, this cute set makes a literacy-nurturing gift, perfect for babies and toddlers.

And if you are looking to give a really special gift, pair this collection with The Little Blue Box of Bright and Early Board Books by Dr. Seuss!

Santa Mouse searches for his true Christmas talent in Santa's workshop in this magical 8x8 storybook about finding your own special way to celebrate the holiday.

Life at the North Pole is exciting and different for Santa Mouse, who has become Santa's littlest helper. Santa Mouse is full of Christmas joy, so he can't wait to find out the best way to help the others at Santa's workshop. First, he tries his paws at toy making with the elves, but it's not quite right. Then he joins the present wrapping station, but it's still not a good fit. Can Santa Mouse find his true calling?

Winner of the Nobel Prize in Literature

Winner of the Pulitzer Prize

From Pulitzer Prize-winning poet Louise Glück, a stunningly beautiful collection of poems that encompasses the natural, human, and spiritual realms

Bound together by the universal themes of time and mortality and with clarity and sureness of craft, Louise Glück's poetry questions, explores, and finally celebrates the ordeal of being alive.

An exciting addition to the #1 New York Times bestselling Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site children's book series!

In Construction Site Mission: Demolition!, the construction team we all know and love has an exciting job to do--smashing, crushing, sorting, and hauling.

Demolition is tough work, but these powerful vehicles are up to the task--and once the job is done, there will be a freshly cleared and tidy construction site ready for building something new. Ultimately, this picture book is about working together, breaking things down, and cleaning it all up at the end of the day.

This satisfying story is from the bestselling team behind all the books in the wildly popular series, including Mighty, Mighty Construction Site and Three Cheers for Kid McGear!

FUN & INSTRUCTIVE TODDLER BOOK: Filled with playful rhyming text and vibrant illustrations to inspire cleanup, this delightful bedtime story teaches teamwork, perseverance, and how to overcome obstacles--and have fun!

AMERICA'S FAVORITE BEDTIME STORY: Features the same beloved trucks and construction site from the original book Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site book--Crane Truck, Cement Mixer, Dump Truck, Bulldozer, and Excavator.

POPULAR BESTSELLING KIDS' BOOKS: Millions of copies sold in the series that includes Mighty, Mighty Construction Site and Steam Train, Dream!

Perfect for:

• Kids who love construction and all the machines that come with it
• Birthday, baby shower, or holiday gift for babies, toddlers, and young readers
• Pair with a Goodnight, Goodnight Construction Site game, puzzle, or magnetic play set for a fun present!
• Fans of Little Blue Truck, Richard Scarry's Cars and Trucks and Things That Go, and Where Do Diggers Sleep at Night?

A wide-ranging anthology of essays exploring one of the most vital art forms on the planet today

From the earliest computers to the smartphones in our pockets, video games have been on our screens and part of our lives for over fifty years. Critical Hits celebrates this sophisticated medium and considers its lasting impact on our culture and ourselves.

This collection of stylish, passionate, and searching essays opens with an introduction by Carmen Maria Machado, who edited the anthology alongside J. Robert Lennon. In these pages, writer-gamers find solace from illness and grief, test ideas about language, bodies, power, race, and technology, and see their experiences and identities reflected in--or complicated by--the interactive virtual worlds they inhabit. Elissa Washuta immerses herself in The Last of Us during the first summer of the pandemic. Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah describes his last goodbye to his father with the help of Disco Elysium. Jamil Jan Kochai remembers being an Afghan American teenager killing Afghan insurgents in Call of Duty. Also included are a comic by MariNaomi about her time as a video game producer; a deep dive into "portal fantasy" movies about video games by Charlie Jane Anders; and new work by Alexander Chee, Hanif Abdurraqib, Larissa Pham, and many more.

This powerful memoir from a #1 New York Times bestselling author and Newbery Medalist features poetry, letters, recipes, and other personal artifacts that provide an intimate look into his life and the loved ones he shares it with.

In an intimate and non-traditional (or "new-fashioned") memoir, Kwame Alexander shares snapshots of a man learning how to love. He takes us through stories of his parents: from being awkward newlyweds in the sticky Chicago summer of 1967, to the sometimes-confusing ways they showed their love to each other, and for him. He explores his own relationships--his difficulties as a newly wedded, 22-year-old father, and the precariousness of his early marriage working in a jazz club with his second wife. Alexander attempts to deal with the unravelling of his marriage and the grief of his mother's recent passing while sharing the solace he found in learning how to perfect her famous fried chicken dish. With an open heart, Alexander weaves together memories of his past to try and understand his greatest love: his daughters.

Full of heartfelt reminisces, family recipes, love poems, and personal letters, Why Fathers Cry at Night inspires bravery and vulnerability in every reader who has experienced the reckless passion, heartbreak, failure, and joy that define the whirlwind woes and wonders of love.

From bestselling author Ruth Forman and Coretta Scott King Illustrator Award Honoree Raissa Figueroa comes a lyrical and vibrant picture book honoring the love and bond that exists between family and child even in complicated times.

Told from Nana's point of view, this simple, affirming, and comforting read-aloud shows how every family's love is natural and connected to the world around us. Just as the sun loves the day, the moon loves the waves, and the night sky loves the star glow...so is our love for each other: innate, wondrous, and infinite.

FINALIST FOR THE NATIONAL BOOK AWARD

A finalist for both the National Book Award and the National Book Critics Circle Award, Bright Dead Things examines the dangerous thrill of living in a world you must leave one day and the search to find something that is "disorderly, and marvelous, and ours."

A book of bravado and introspection, of feminist swagger and harrowing loss, this fourth collection considers how we build our identities out of place and human contact--tracing in intimate detail the ways the speaker's sense of self both shifts and perseveres as she moves from New York City to rural Kentucky, loses a dear parent, ages past the capriciousness of youth, and falls in love. Ada Limón has often been a poet who wears her heart on her sleeve, but in these extraordinary poems that heart becomes a "huge beating genius machine" striving to embrace and understand the fullness of the present moment. "I am beautiful. I am full of love. I am dying," the poet writes. Building on the legacies of forebears such as Frank O'Hara, Sharon Olds, and Mark Doty, Limón's work is consistently generous, accessible, and "effortlessly lyrical" (New York Times)--though every observed moment feels complexly thought, felt, and lived.

On the first night of Hanukkah, the door flies open and a perky polar bear walks into the house, shaking the snow from his fur. On the second night of Hanukkah, two crusty, crying crocodiles peel onions, followed the next night by three toothy tigers who've come to pluck potatoes from a sack. Every night more wild animals join the party, singing, making latkes, and spinning dreidels. As Hanukkah comes to an end, the stars twinkle, and the candles burn out. Then it's time for bed.

From the beloved, New York Times bestselling author of Heart Talk, a collection of prose and poetry that explores how we can find light in periods of lostness, love for ourselves after heartbreak, okay-ness in the midst of change, and strength in letting go.

How do we find steadiness within ourselves in the midst of dizzying personal and global change?

At a time when many of us feel overwhelmed by fear and isolation, Cleo Wade's Remember Love offers intimate, uplifting words that anchor, nurture, and make us feel less alone.

She shares that the heart work we do for ourselves is not done to avoid the tough stuff--periods of lostness, self-doubt, depression, grief, heartbreak, and anxiety. Wade instead suggests that to live is to get lost, and it's our task, our great privilege, to learn to love ourselves so that we can handle these periods and our discomfort does not block our healing. Remember Love reminds us that lostness is not our permanent state but a starting point for self-discovery, connection, and growth.

The Newbery Medal-winning author of Walk Two Moons, Sharon Creech, brings readers a story with enormous heart.

Love That Dog shows how one boy named Jack finds his voice with the help of a teacher, a pencil, some yellow paper, and of course, a dog. Written as a series of free-verse poems from Jack's point of view, and with classic poetry included in the back matter, this novel is perfect for kids and teachers, too.

Jack hates poetry. Only girls write it and every time he tries to, his brain feels empty. But his teacher, Miss Stretchberry, won't stop giving her class poetry assignments--and Jack can't avoid them. But then something amazing happens. The more he writes, the more he learns that he does have something to say.

"I guess it does
look like a poem
when you see it
typed up
like that."

Expanded and revised, featuring new poems and exclusively designed illustrations.

As featured in 'Gracefully You' by Jenna Dewan.

April Green's 'Bloom for Yourself' is a beautiful, tender book of poetic writing, woven into deeper lessons on healing, growth, faith, and self-love. Her approach to writing is delicate and spiritual; giving readers layer upon layer of thought-provoking optimism and faith.

'Something wild and beautiful happens when you start to love yourself and embrace every single piece of who you are. I think it's something like freedom.'

April's words are shared by thousands of people all over the world, and are included in Jenna Dewan's debut book, 'Gracefully You'.

'Bloom for Yourself' is a book for anyone feeling lost, alone, depressed or unworthy. It is a book to be read many times over as you come to experience April's extraordinary gift for helping you understand that you are never truly alone

The Night Before Christmas is an enchanting Christmas story that has brought Santa Claus to life for generations. Celebrate the holiday season with the #1?New York Times bestselling edition of the classic poem written by Clement C. Moore. This is the classic board book edition, perfect for toddlers and gifting!

'Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house
Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse

Carry on a family tradition or start one of your own with this new version of the classic Christmas book for children and families. Initially published anonymously as A Visit from Saint Nicholas, and credited as a work by Clement Clark Moore, this timeless tale has been lovingly preserved in this classic edition. Bring the family together for a read-aloud as children prepare for Santa and his reindeer on Christmas Eve.

This classic board book edition includes:

• A beautifully 24-page sturdy board book
• Rounded corners for toddlers
• Lavish vintage inspired illustrations by renowned, New York Times #1 bestselling artist Charles Santore
• The original poem by Clement Clark Moore
• A nod to Dutch references in the poem, specifically the Dutch name "Donder" for one of the reindeer

The Night Before Christmas:

• Is perfect for family read-alouds or gatherings
• Makes a great holiday, Advent, or Christmas gift
• A classic for children ages of all ages or the nostalgic young at heart

Charles Santore's works has been widely exhibited in museums and celebrated with recognitions such as the prestigious Hamilton King Award, the Society of Illustrators Award of Excellence, and the Original Art 2000 Gold Medal from the Society of Illustrators. He is best known for his luminous interpretations of classic children's stories, including Aesop Fables, The Velveteen Rabbit, The Classic Tale of Peter Rabbit, and more!

Bing! Bang! Chugga! Beep! is the latest charming tale from rhyming pair Bill Martin Jr and Michael Sampson. This old car has been everywhere from the backyard to the sky, from the hills to the water. Bouncing between the mud in the ground and the clouds up high, the old car is loved by a clever young boy, just as readers will love this singsong story from an iconic children's author duo.

Join Dr. Seuss's beloved character Horton the elephant and friends on a Halloween adventure as they try to overcome their fears and find the source of a spooky sound!

In the Jungle of Nool, near the Glowbug Lagoon,
In the hush of the night, 'neath the October moon,
He was counting the stars (there were more than a few),
When Horton the elephant heard a strange . . .
BOO!

Horton the elephant is as kind and lovable as ever in this fun picture book about facing your fears and helping those in need.

At first, Horton, Kangaroo, and the Wickersham Brothers are terrified of the sound. What could it be: A Blurpp in the bog? A triple-eyed bat flying out of the fog?

Knowing that there's only one way to find out, Horton bravely leads the group toward the sound, and the animals are relieved to discover that their fears were unfounded. . . .

Written and illustrated in the iconic style of Dr. Seuss's Horton Hears a Who!, this spooky read-aloud is perfect for reading at Halloween--and comes with 50 spooky stickers for decorating jack-o-lanterns!

Bring some Seussian silliness to your child's library with this hilarious Beginner Book! Featuring illustrations by Dr. Seuss, this rhyming easy reader answers the familiar dilemma there's nothing to do, in an unexpected way. Perfect for children ages 3-7!

You can pedal a bike.
You can paddle a boat.
You can saddle a rhino
or walk with a goat.

Get ready to giggle with this fun--and FUNNY--Beginner Book! Filled with boredom-busting suggestions like, have you ever played tic-tac-toe with your feet? How about trying to balance cats on your head? It's perfect for exercising young imaginations and inspiring creative play. Illustrated with art from beloved Dr. Seuss books--including The Cat in the Hat, One Fish Two Fish Red Fish Blue Fish, and Dr. Seuss's ABC--it will nurture a love of reading and bring joy to young readers. Perfect for both beginning readers and Seuss fans, this fun-filled book is a must-have addition to any collection.