children's poetry

A collection of nursery rhymes, many traditional favorites, some less well-known, and some slightly modified.

Twelve classic nursery rhymes, presented with instructionsfor finger play and illustrated with the works of Picasso, Van Gogh, Renoir, and others.

A selection of Mother Goose rhymes, some with "monstrous" adaptations suitable to the "monsterly" pictures.

An illustrated version of the traditional rhyme which follows the activities of a teddy bear.

A collection of poems about science by a variety of poets, including Carl Sandburg, Valerie Worth, and David McCord.

A South African version of "Twas the Night Before Christmas" in which children wait for Father Christmas and wish for simple gifts. In the hot, dry climate, rain for Christmas would be the best gift.

A collection of sixty-five original poems that depict people and events throughout the history of the United States.

A collection of humorous poems about kids and sports.

A boy explains how to make tamalitos: "The dough is like a little pillow / in the middle of the husk.".

If this poetic tribute to the culinary delights of guacamole doesn't inspire you to try the dish, nothing will. Illustrations show the avocado in its entirety, and the steps that should be followed in preparing guacamole.