In Loren Long's touching interpretation of "Twas the night before Christmas, " readers are invited to visit the homes of four families-- each on Christmas Eve. What do these four homes share? The excitement and anticipation of the most splendid night of the year. In this reimagined tale, the author and illustrator reminds us that no matter where we live, all children share the same wish for Christmas magic.

A collection of humorous poetry on a variety of topics.

Henry Brown wrote that long before he came to be know as "Box, " he "entered the world a slave." He was put to work as a child and passed down from one generation to the next -- as property. When he was an adult, his wife and children were sold away from him out of spite. Henry Brown watched as his family left, bound in chains, headed to the deeper South. What more could be taken from him? But then hope -- and help -- came in the from of the Underground...

"A collection of original, school-themed poetry for children accompanied by striking photos. The book demonstrates a variety of common poetic forms and defines poetic devices"--Provided by publisher.

Irene Latham, who is white, and Charles Waters, who is black, present paired poems about topics including family dinners, sports, recess, and much more. This relatable collection explores different experiences of race in America.

The well-known poem about an important Christmas visitor.

A collection of short poems called reversos which, when reversed, provide new perspectives on the fairy tale characters they feature.

Photographs of the Kissenbear Family of teddy bears illustrate the well-known poem about an important Christmas visitor. 'Twas the night before Christmas when all through the house not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse. Step inside the enchanting world of the lovable Kissenbear Family for an unforgettable celebration of the most magical night of the year -- Christmas Eve! The stockings are hung and little bears are snug in their beds, but...

Presents twelve poems about Thanksgiving, including "When Daddy carves the Turkey, " "I Ate Too Much, " "Daddy's Football Game, " and "If Turkeys Thought."

An expanded version of the familiar nursery rhyme about the crooked man who finds a crooked sixpence and buys a crooked cat before returning to his crooked house reveals the further adventures of the crooked man and his crooked cat.