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When five little men come to visit Earth from outer space, they don’t like what they see. Finding a planet that is spoiled and neglected, the little men fly away, one by one. Luckily, by the end of this much-loved counting song, the world becomes a better place to visit - and the five little men may even have had something to do with it!

Embark on a delightful adventure with The Little Gingerbread Man by George Haven Putnam, a timeless tale of whimsy and charm. When a mischievous Gingerbread Man comes to life, he sets off on a lively journey through the countryside, evading everyone he meets with his quick wit and speedy legs. Along the way, he encounters a cast of colorful characters, each eager to catch him—until a clever fox changes everything.

A little girl sings the praises of all four seasons in a playful picture book that celebrates the joys to be found throughout the year. Lyric loves every single season. Spring makes her so happy! Birds singing, plants sprouting, double-Dutching in the park. But hold on—what’s that peeking...

A young girl finds her voice—and discovers the power of speaking up for herself and her community—in this sweet and humorous chapter book by award-winning, #1 bestselling author Kwame Alexander. Perfect for fans of Ivy + Bean and Ruby and the Booker Boys. ★ “A winning narrative about the...

Young Mary Oliver was enthralled by nature. In the forest, she wondered about the birds and the lilies and the water in the stream—about all the things that cannot speak yet somehow spoke to Mary. She wondered, too, about poetry, about how words pieced together filled her with light and how some poems felt like they were written just for her. How could this be?

It’s Christmas, and this Odd Dog is running out of time to find the perfect present for her pal. But when she meets a new friend who needs helps, she realises that gifts might not be the most important thing about Christmas after all.

What Shall We Do, Winnie-the-Pooh? is a brand new rhyming adventure, celebrating the friendship between all your best-loved characters from the Hundred Acre Wood. Join Winnie-the-Pooh for a walk through the Hundred Acre Wood as he ponders over what to do about each of his friends. Poor, timid...

Lilly hat einen Lieblingsplatz auf der Welt: die dritte Stufe der Treppe. Von dort kann sie alles sehen – die Küche, das Wohnzimmer, die Haustür. Und von dort denkt sie nach. Sehr viel. Denn Mama bekommt ein Baby. Alle freuen sich. Alle reden davon. Nur Lilly trägt einen Stein in ihrem...

Was steckt in einem Kind? Träume, Mut, Mitgefühl, Stärke — und so vieles mehr, das noch darauf wartet, entdeckt zu werden. "Eines Tages" ist eine poetische Hörreise durch all die Möglichkeiten, die in jedem Kind schlummern — erzählt in zarten, berührenden Worten, die Groß und Klein...

Annie and Willie's Prayer was written by Sophia P. Snow in 1884 and has since become a family tradition for many. It's a heartwarming story of how two children help teach their father the true meaning of Christmas.

Learn all of the classic nursery rhymes with this adorable book from the My First Books Collection! Young listeners will enjoy Humpty Dumpty; Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star; This Little Pig Went to the Market; Oh Where Has My Little Dog Gone?; and Pat-a-Cake, Pat-a-Cake. Rhyming words will encourage early literacy skills.

A crucial lesson is delivered in this gentle tale about the importance of not letting strangers into school - even if that stranger is just a furry puppy! Author Becky Coyle learned firsthand how a child's trusting innocence can put them in danger in her role as an elementary school resource officer, and she was inspired to create this School Safety series to explain school safety to young children in a fun and engaging way.

The complete rhyme of Mary Had a Little Lamb and it seems to be based upon a real girl by the name of Mary Sawyer (1806 - 1889). She brought a pet lamb to school. An uproar followed. A nephew of the teacher was visiting and wrote a rhyme about the incident. The Redstone School is now in Sudbury, Massachusetts. It is believed to be the schoolhouse mentioned in the nursery rhyme.

Bloomsbury presents The Book of Not Entirely Useful Advice written and read by A.F. Harrold. A riotous celebration of words and a modern take on cautionary tales – featuring advice on parrots, gravy, mathematics, castles (bouncy), spiders, vegetables (various), breakfast, cakes, and removing...

Celebrate the holiday season with The Twelve Days of Christmas Dogs, a delightful canine twist on the classic holiday poem. The Twelve Days of Christmas Dogs: Is an enchanting read-aloud for children ages 3 and up, or adults who are young at heart Makes an ideal gift for dog lovers, pet parents...

I just can’t sleep! We have all said those words to ourselves in the past or have heard them from loved ones as we try to calm down and settle into a relaxing slumber. This story tells the tale of an exhausted mother who helps her tired child to get to sleep. As the child's mind spins and whirls, her imagination takes to the skies with a space launch and some miraculous sheep!

A feel-good, rhyming audiobook, with a positive message about being the hero of your own story! Wolf loves reading. There's just one problem. The more he reads, the more he starts to realize something. . . Every book has a hero; the heroes are handsome, tough and strong; and most importantly...

Join the enchanting journey of mythical creatures as they overcome obstacles and discover the true meaning of friendship and courage in Poetry for Kids. Written in verse, this collection of poems takes you deep into a magical forest where unicorns, dragons, and other fantastic creatures come to life. Each poem tells a unique and heartwarming story that will delight children and inspire them to believe in the power of imagination and the beauty of nature.

In the dark of night, as their owners sleep, the cats of the city are all headed to one place: Catsby’s Great Circus! Step this way and see conjuring cats, felines that fly, Siamese that swing from above, and don’t miss the mighty Purrcules Claw. But with so much activity, it only takes one little mouse in the wrong place to put the whole circus in chaos....

Listen to author Marilyn Singer read this lively collection of poems about dance to the rhythm of each style. The poems are accompanied by original music. Marilyn Singer has crafted a vibrant collection of poems celebrating all forms of social dance from samba and salsa to tango and hip-hop. The...