Books like The Calling of Kindred: Poems from the English Speaking World (Cambridge School Anthologies)
Award winning
The Star in the Pail
David T.W. McCord, David McCord, Marc Simont, 1975
26 pages
Why to read
Imaginative journey sparks curiosity and creativity.
Engaging characters teach resilience and resourcefulness.
Enhances vocabulary through rhythmic, poetic language.
Encourages family bonding through shared reading.
The Star in the Pail
David T.W. McCord, David McCord, Marc Simont, 1975
Award winning
Very Best (Almost) Friends
Janeczko, 1999
40 pages
Why to read
Captures delightful tales of friendship and resilience.
Encourages emotional development through relatable scenarios.
Stimulates conversations about friendship values.
Engaging illustrations complementing poetic narratives.
Very Best (Almost) Friends
Janeczko, 1999
Award winning
Bubblegum Delicious
Dennis Lee, 2000
32 pages
Why to read
Captivating adventure stimulates imagination and creativity. - Features relatable, diverse characters for young readers. - Enhances language skills through playful rhymes and scenarios. - Encourages joy and bonding in shared reading moments.
Bubblegum Delicious
Dennis Lee, 2000
Award winning
Daddy Poems
John Micklos Jr., Robert Casilla, 2000
32 pages
Why to read
Celebrates the unique bond between fathers and children.
Enhances emotional literacy and expression.
Engages young readers with lyrical, playful language.
Encourages appreciation for poetry and creative writing.
Daddy Poems
John Micklos Jr., Robert Casilla, 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
Award winning
Positively Haiku: Illustrated Affirmations in 17 Syllables
Frank Clark Md, Daria Ponomarenko, 2023
36 pages
Why to read
Enhances mindfulness through haiku's concise, thoughtful structure.
Illustrations captivate and boost visual interpretation skills.
Affirmations bolster positivity and self-esteem in children.
Supports linguistic development with rhythmic, structured syllables.
Positively Haiku: Illustrated Affirmations in 17 Syllables
Frank Clark Md, Daria Ponomarenko, 2023
Award winning
To Town (Story Box Read-togethers)
Joy Cowley, 2001
24 pages
Why to read
Engaging journey sparks children's imagination and curiosity.
Displays teamwork and decision-making through relatable characters.
Enhances linguistic skills with simple, repetitive text.
Encourages parent-child bonding during reading time.
To Town (Story Box Read-togethers)
Joy Cowley, 2001
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.
