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Once upon a time, children imagined St. Nicholas as a stern, skinny bishop who was as likely to dole out discipline as Christmas presents. But thanks to the anonymous publication of the poem "Account of a Visit from St. Nicholas" in the Troy Sentinal in 1823, a plumper, merrier St. Nick was born, transformed into the sleigh-riding, chimney-diving, jolly old elf we now call Santa Claus.Sku: 9780763631185
‘Twas the Night Before Christmas
By: Anonymous, Clement Clarke Moore$12.99 -
Originally published in 1885, "A Childs Garden of Verses" has served as a wonderful introduction to poetry for each new generation.Sku: 9781402750625
A Child’s Garden of Verses
By: Robert L. Stevenson, Gyo Fujikawa$17.50 -
A Child’s Book of Poems is filled with fields of yellow wildflowers, purple mountain ranges, tropical islands, and icy oceans. Introduce your child to village blacksmiths, delicate fairies, owls, pussycats, and children just like them.Sku: 9781402750618
A Child’s Book of Poems
By: Gyo Fujikawa$19.99 -
Robert Louis Stevenson's "Happy Thought" betokens all the joy and wonder of A Child's Garden of Verses. The poetic musings of this well-loved classic recapture childhood mysteries that range from the everyday rituals of home ("The Land of Nod," "Escape at Bedtime," and "My Bed Is a Boat") to the curiosities of a wider world ("Foreign Lands," "Pirate Story," and "Where Go the Boats?"). This reproduction of a 1940 publication is enriched by 67 wistful illustrations, 16 of them in full color, by noted children's book illustrator Fern Bisel Peat. An exclusive CD accompanies the volume, allowing kids to read along with the recording, or simply listen, or enjoy the book alone. Readers and listeners of all ages will treasure this keepsake edition of Stevenson's timeless poetry.Reprint of the Saalfield Publishing Company, Akron, Ohio, 1940 edition.4 GradesSku: 9780486483696
A Child’s Garden of Verses
By: Robert Louis Stevenson$20.25 -
A delightful look at childhood, written by master poet and storyteller Robert Louis Stevenson. In this collection of sixty-six poems, Stevenson recalls the joys of his childhood, from sailing boats down a river, to waiting for the lamplighter, to sailing off to foreign lands in his imagination. Tasha Tudor's watercolor paintings evoke a simpler time in the past and celebrate two of the things she loves most -- children and nature. Her talents are the perfect match for these inspiring poems, making this a handsome gift edition that will be cherished by families for generations.Sku: 9780689823824
A Child’s Garden of Verses
By: Robert Louis Stevenson$22.99 -
Robert Louis Stevenson’s rhymes have charmed children and adults alike since 1885, when they first appeared to a delighted public. Stevenson’s joyful exploration of the world speaks directly from a child’s point of view and celebrates the child’s imagination. This Golden Books edition, originally published in 1951, features lively, colorful illustrations by Caldecott Medalists Alice and Martin Provensen. The original artwork has been digitally restored for this edition.Sku: 9780399555374
A Child’s Garden of Verses
By: Robert Louis Stevenson, Alice and Martin Provensen$23.99 -
There are certain poems that evoke the simple pleasures of childhood, poems that teach us what Chesterton called the “ancient instinct of astonishment.”Sku: 9781547702756
A Children’s Anthology of Poems & Lullabies
By: K. J. Khan$16.50 -
From the publisher: Little Miss Muffet, Hey, Diddle Diddle, Little Bo Peep, Old King Cole and Little Jack Horner – these lilting, singsong verses enchant toddlers, build language skills and set the stage for a lifetime love of literature. This charmingly illustrated compilation provides a wonderful introduction to such well-known and well-loved rhymes as “This Little Piggy”, “Sing a Song of Sixpence”, “There was an Old Lady who Lived in a Shoe” and “Rub-a-Dub-Dub”.Sku: 9781402729805
A Children’s Treasury of Nursery Rhymes
By: Linda Bleck$22.50 -
A House Is a House for Me is a rollicking rhyme about houses.Sku: 9780142407738
A House is a House for Me
By: Mary Ann Hoberman$13.99 -
From the Publisher: Month by month, Tasha Tudor’s delicate illustrations bring to life the holidays of an earlier time.A warm-hearted celebration of family and tradition, this treasury of “times to keep” will be cherished and enjoyed all year long.Sku: 9780689811623
A Time to Keep
By: Tasha Tudor$26.99 -
Inspired by William Blake’s Songs of Innocence and Songs of Experience, this delightful collection of poetry for children brings to life Blake’s imaginary inn and its unusual guests.Sku: 9780152938239
A Visit to William Blake’s Inn
By: Nancy Willard$12.50 -
Simple poems for snuggling together and learning the alphabet.
ABC: An Alphabet
By: Mrs. Arthur Gaskin$8.95 – $23.95 -
Cecil Frances Alexander’s timeless ode to nature calls everyone to celebrate the wonders of life, great and small, seen and unseen. Now Bruce Whatley offers a fresh interpretation of this classic for the whole family to enjoy. Through his lush paintings, we join a little girl’s country ramble and share her appreciation of the beauty around her: a flower, the wind, a mountain view, all give her reasons to pause and praise – and inspire us to do the same.Sku: 9780060266172
All Things Bright and Beautiful
By: Cecil Frances Alexander$24.99 -
Included in the Complete Kindergarten Curriculum Package, Animals, Animals by Eric Carle features brilliant and colorful collage designs. This book is best suited for early elementary grades, but the bright illustrations will appeal to children of all ages.Sku: 9780698118553
Animals Animals
By: Eric Carle$14.99 -
Beatrix Potter gathered material for a book of rhymes over many years. In 1917, when her publisher was in financial difficulties and needed her help, she suggested that Appley Dapply's Nursery Rhymes could be brought out quickly, using her existing collection of rhymes and drawings.Sku: 9780723247913
Appley Dapply’s Nursery Rhymes
By: Beatrix Potter$10.99 -
Bigger and Better uses rhyming text and repeated phrases to help children (and adults) remember that in any and every situation they find themselves, Jesus is always bigger and better!Sku: 9781913896911
Bigger and Better
By: Rachel Menke$13.50