An illustrated collection of humorous poems on a variety of topics.

Offers an introduction to the world of Langston Hughes, one of the central figures in the Harlem Renaissance, and presents a selection of his poems that reflect African American culture and experience. This collection celebrates the beloved African American poet Langston Hughes, a central figure in the Harlem Renaissance in the 1920-30's. His poetry was used to champion African Americans and voice his concerns about race and social injustice. An introduction...

A boy who turns into a TV set and a girl who eats a whale are only two of the characters in a collection of humorous poetry illustrated with the author's own drawings.

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

"The Newbery Award-winning author of The Crossover pens an ode to black American triumph and tribulation, with art from a two-time Caldecott Honoree"--

A collection of humorous poems such as "The Dancing Hippopotami," "You Can't Make Me Eat That," "My Father's Name is Sasquatch," and "Dear Wumbledeedumble."

Presents a collection of children's poetry by author, cartoonist, playwright, and poet Shel Silverstein that uses spoonerisms in place of traditional poetic form.

A contemporary interpretation of the well-known nineteenth-century nursery rhyme about the school-going lamb, accompanied by color photographs, a sample exercise from McGuffey's reader, and a note on the history of the author and her famous rhyme.

A collection of poems that can be read or listened to with the accompanying CD. The poems on the CD are read by the poets themselves.

'Twas the night before Christmas...Clement C. Moore's beloved holiday rhyme comes to life in this beautifully illustrated edition for youngsters. --Page 4 of cover.