Books like Love Your Amazing Self: Joyful Verses for Young Voices (-)
Award winning
The Turning of the Year
Bill Martin Jr., Greg Shed, Bill Martin, Sam Maitin, 1970
28 pages
Why to read
Celebrates the changing seasons in a poetic manner.
Encourages observation and appreciation of nature.
Supports language development with rhythmic text.
Ideal for interactive read-aloud sessions.
The Turning of the Year
Bill Martin Jr., Greg Shed, Bill Martin, Sam Maitin, 1970
Someone I Like: Poems About People
Judith Nicholls, Giovanni Manna, 2000
40 pages
Why to read
Celebrates diverse relationships through engaging poetry.
Enhances vocabulary and emotional understanding.
Cultivates empathy and respect for others.
Interactive, reflective reading for children and parents.
Someone I Like: Poems About People
Judith Nicholls, Giovanni Manna, 2000
Award winning
A Whale of a Time: Funny Poems for Each Day of the Year
Lou Peacock, Matt Hunt, 2023
336 pages
Why to read
365 witty poems spark daily imagination and joy.
Enhances linguistic skills with playful, rhyming verse.
Addresses daily life themes, aiding emotional development.
Perfect for bedtime, instilling a love for poetry.
A Whale of a Time: Funny Poems for Each Day of the Year
Lou Peacock, Matt Hunt, 2023
Xwhy I Love Bedtime
Daniel Howarth, n/a, 2012
34 pages
Why to read
Celebrates bedtime routines through engaging storytelling.
Illustrations captivate and spark children's imaginations.
Reinforces importance of rest and relaxation for growth.
Encourages bonding during nightly reading rituals.
Xwhy I Love Bedtime
Daniel Howarth, n/a, 2012
Award winning
Twinkle, Twinkle, Chocolate Bar: Rhymes for the Very Young
John Foster, 1991
102 pages
Why to read
Fosters early language skills with playful rhymes.
Enhances auditory and rhythmic awareness in toddlers.
Encourages bonding through shared reading moments.
Stimulates imagination with delightful, vivid illustrations.
Twinkle, Twinkle, Chocolate Bar: Rhymes for the Very Young
John Foster, 1991
Looking for Jaguar: And Other Rain Forest Poems
Susan Katz, Lee Christiansen, 2005
40 pages
Why to read
Explores rainforest ecosystem through captivating poems.
Enhances vocabulary with rich, descriptive language.
Stimulates curiosity about wildlife and conservation.
Supports literacy growth in young readers.
Looking for Jaguar: And Other Rain Forest Poems
Susan Katz, Lee Christiansen, 2005
DFC Library: Monkey Nuts
Robin Etherington, 2013
64 pages
Why to read
Humorous adventures ensure engaging and joyful reading.
Enhances creative thinking and problem-solving skills.
Characters display teamwork and friendship values.
Ideal for development of language and reading skills.
DFC Library: Monkey Nuts
Robin Etherington, 2013
Little Gems Stars Of Mine
Kevin Crossley-Holland, 2013
82 pages
Why to read
Richly illustrated, captures children's imagination.
Introduces folklore, enhancing cultural knowledge.
Encourages curiosity and love for astronomy.
Strengthens language skills through poetic narrative.
