This Jazz Man

This Jazz Man
Author: Karen Ehrhardt
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Total Pages: 37
Release: 2006-11-01
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 0547545746

In this toe-tapping jazz tribute, the traditional "This Old Man" gets a swinging makeover, and some of the era's best musicians take center stage. The tuneful text and vibrant illustrations bop, slide, and shimmy across the page as Satchmo plays one, Bojangles plays two . . . right on down the line to Charles Mingus, who plays nine, plucking strings that sound "divine." Easy on the ear and the eye, this playful introduction to nine jazz giants will teach children to count--and will give them every reason to get up and dance! Includes a brief biography of each musician.

Hand to Hold

Hand to Hold
Author: JJ Heller
Publisher: WaterBrook
Total Pages: 41
Release: 2021-07-20
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0593193253

This heartwarming picture book reassures children that a parent’s love never lets go—based on the poignant lyrics of JJ Heller’s beloved lullaby “Hand to Hold.” “May the living light inside you be the compass as you go / May you always know you have my hand to hold.” With delightful illustrations and an engaging rhyme scheme, this book offers the promise of security and love every child’s heart longs to know. From skipping stones and counting stars to climbing trees and telling stories, every moment is wrapped snugly in the certain warmth of a parent’s presence and God’s blessing. With poignancy and joy, this bedtime read captures the unconditional love parents want their children to know but so often fail to express amid the chaos of daily life.

A Children's Treasury of Songs

A Children's Treasury of Songs
Author:
Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.
Total Pages: 26
Release: 2006
Genre: Children's songs
ISBN: 1402729812

An illustrated collection of well-known children's songs.

The Gruffalo's Child

The Gruffalo's Child
Author: Julia Donaldson
Publisher: Pan Macmillan
Total Pages: 34
Release: 2016
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1509804765

Bestselling sequel to the smash-hit picture book, The Gruffalo."The Gruffalo said that no gruffalo should Ever set foot in the deep dark wood." But one wild and windy night the Gruffalo's child disobeys her father's warnings and ventures out into the snow. After all, the Big Bad Mouse doesn't really exist . . . does he? The Gruffalo's Child is the Number One best-selling, much-loved sequel to the worldwide picture-book phenomenon that is The Gruffalo. Julia Donaldson's trademark rhyming text and Axel Scheffler's brilliant, characterful illustrations combine once more to ensure that the Gruffalo's Child has followed firmly in her father's footsteps and that her story is one that children will ask for again, and again... and again! This edition features the classic story with a stunning redesigned cover and beautiful finish, making it a must-have addition to the bookshelves of all Donaldson and Scheffler fans - big and small! Also available with redesigned covers are The Gruffalo, Room on the Broom, The Snail and the Whale, The Smartest Giant in Town, Monkey Puzzle, Charlie Cook's Favourite Book, and A Squash and a Squeeze.

Songs of Childhood

Songs of Childhood
Author: Walter De la Mare
Publisher: Good Press
Total Pages: 60
Release: 2019-11-21
Genre: Poetry
ISBN:

Songs of Childhood is a collection of songs for children. Excerpt: "As I lay awake in the white moonlight, I heard a sweet singing in the wood–'Out of bed, Sleepyhead, Put your white foot now, Here are we, 'Neath the tree, Singing round the root now!' I looked out of a window in the white moonlight, The trees were like snow in the wood— 'Come away Child and play, Light wi' the gnomes; In a mound, Green and round, That's where their home is!"

Child Songs of Cheer

Child Songs of Cheer
Author: Evaleen Stein
Publisher: BoD - Books on Demand
Total Pages: 46
Release: 2023-08-17
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

"Child Songs of Cheer" by Evaleen Stein is a delightful collection of poems and verses that are specifically designed to bring joy, comfort, and inspiration to young readers. Through this charming compilation, Stein offers a range of themes and emotions that resonate with children, fostering a sense of happiness and positivity. The book presents a rich tapestry of verses that cover various aspects of a child's life, including nature, play, friendship, and imagination. Each poem is crafted with care and an understanding of the young reader's perspective, making it relatable and engaging. The language is accessible and rhythmic, making it easy for children to read and recite. Stein's "Child Songs of Cheer" has the power to uplift spirits and brighten moods. The verses act as a source of comfort during moments of uncertainty or unease, reminding young readers of the beauty and wonder that surrounds them. Through the pages of this book, children are encouraged to embrace the world with enthusiasm and optimism. The collection also encourages an appreciation for the small joys in life, from the laughter of friends to the beauty of the natural world. Stein's ability to capture these moments in verse highlights her deep understanding of a child's emotional landscape and her skill in expressing these feelings through poetry. "Child Songs of Cheer" is a testament to the timeless power of poetry to touch hearts and minds. It serves as a wonderful introduction to the world of verse for young readers, fostering a love for language and creative expression. With its themes of joy, hope, and positivity, this collection is a treasure that can be enjoyed by children and their families alike.

The Poetics of Childhood

The Poetics of Childhood
Author: Roni Natov
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 320
Release: 2014-06-03
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 1135721777

The Poetics of Childhood investigates the sensibility of childhood and the ways writers try to recapture it. It explores the earliest conceptions of innocence and the development of literature about children through contemporary times. It encompasses the pastoral, the dark pastoral, the anti-pastoral; it addresses picture books, fantasy, and realism. It looks with originality at the literature of childhood, inclusive of children's literature and literature about childhood, so that the child and adult can be seen reflexively--the child in the adult and the various stages of childhood as they are remembered and retained in adulthood. It confronts issues of primal and socially constructed desire adn the use of childhood to talk about desire. It is a poetics, a way of imagining the experience of childhood and explores childhood as a particulary fluid and porous time, it also addresses issues of creativity. This is an essential reference for teachers, parents, artists, and writers.