This modern edition of "Twas the night before Christmas," features four different homes and families, each on Christmas Eve, that reflect the diverse world we live in, lush landscapes and charming scenes capture the wonder and magic of Christmas. What do these four homes share? The excitement and anticipation of the most splendid night of the year. In this tale, the illustrator reminds us that no matter where we live, all children share the same wish...

A celebration of girls encourages readers to reject limitations and follow their dreams.

With a unique voice in American potery, Emily Dickinson is known for her short poems, which are full of acute observations.

A collection of humorous poems and drawings. Includes 12 new poems selected from the Silverstein Archives.

A classic lullaby poem about three fishermen who try to catch the stars in nets of silver and gold.

A collection of poems about the four seasons by one of best-known American poets.

"A festive rendering of Clements C. Moores classic Christmas Eve poem incorporates a Hidden Pictures game that invites children to search for more than 120 holiday-themed objects on vibrantly detailed spreads."--Publisher.

"Nature is beautiful! It’s magnificent! It’s amazing! And it’s also super gross! Fourteen hilariously icky haiku present the grosser side of nature. Check out flamingos that keep cool by pooping on their legs. And butterflies that emerge from oozy caterpillar soup. The haiku are accompanied by additional facts that will delight—and disgust—readers of all ages." --publisher's website

A collection of thirteen poems and eight prose selections from larger works.

The beauty and spirit of Christmas resounds in the melodic chimes of a church bell in this lyrical picture book by well-known author Tony Johnston with breathtaking illustrations by watercolor artist Cheng-Khee Chee. On Christmas Eve, people bundle up in the cold and follow the sounds of the bell to gather in celebration. Creatures great-children, dogs, cats, and birds-and small stop to listen as a brass band marches through town. The poetry and imagery...