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1	Where the Sidewalk Ends: Poems & Drawings more books like this by Shel Silverstein add to wishlist By the early 1970s, the outlandish, outrageous Shel Silverstein was already a prolific folksinger/songwriter, cartoonist, and author of a widely known, much discussed classic children's book, THE GIVING TREE. His popular 1973 album, FREAKIN' AT THE FREAKERS BALL, with Dr. Hook and the Medicine Band, contained a song about Sarah Cynthia Sylvia ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $11.35! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
2	Falling Up more books like this by Shel Silverstein (Illustrator) add to wishlist A collection of humorous poems and drawings. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $10.46! \| first editions \| SVS
3	Runny Babbit: A Billy Sook more books like this by Shel Silverstein (Illustrator) add to wishlist The legendary creator of "Where the Sidewalk Ends" welcomes readers to the world of Runny Babbit and his friends Toe Jurtle, Skertie Gunk, Rirty Dat, Dungry Hog, Snerry Jake, and many others who speak a topsy-turvy language all their own. ( Ages 9-12) see all copies from $1.99! new only from $9.28! \| first editions \| SVS
4	Mary Engelbreit's Mother Goose: One Hundred Best-Loved Verses more books like this by Mary Engelbreit, Leonard S Marcus (Introduction by) add to wishlist Beloved artist Mary Engelbreit shares her favorite nursery rhymes in this enchanting collection. The engaging, detailed pictures give children a gateway into the world of reading and provide a perfect introduction to Mother Goose. Full color. see all copies from $4.96! new only from $8.86! \| first editions \| SVS
5	Anna Banana: 101 Jump-Rope Rhymes more books like this by Joanna Cole, Alan Tiegreen (Illustrator) add to wishlist An illustrated collection of jump rope rhymes arranged according to the type of jumping they are meant to accompany. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.87! \| first editions \| SVS
6	Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening more books like this by Robert Frost add to wishlist In this first picture book version of Robert Frost's classic poem, Susan Jeffers adds exactly the right visual dimension with the exquisite details and sweeping backgrounds of her frosty New England scenes. Stopping By Woods On a Snowy Eveningis truly a picture book to share with the whole family. Full color. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $6.68! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
7	Light in the Attic more books like this by Silverstein add to wishlist First published in 1981--the first children's book ever on the "New York Times bestseller list"--this beloved classic is back in a special edition that features 12 never-before-published poems by Silverstein. Accompanied by his iconic black-and-white line art, these new poems reflect Silverstein's signature humor and timeless style. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $11.35! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
8	Child's Garden of Verses more books like this by Robert Louis Stevenson add to wishlist Robert Louis Stevenson wrote this classic collection of poetry for children in 1885. It continues to be beloved as a charming evocation of childhood, and is considered to be Stevenson's best poetry, as well as one of his most enduring books. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
9	Read-Aloud Rhymes for the Very Young more books like this by Jack Prelutsky add to wishlist A collection of more than 200 short poems specially selected for young children. Selections include "Covers" by Nikki Giovanni, "Little Seeds" by Else Holmelund Minarik, "Winter Sweetness" by Langston Hughes, and "The More it Snows" by A.A. Milne, as well as a number of verses written by anonymous poets. Color illustrations accompany the text. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $7.98! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
10	My very first mother goose more books like this by Iona Opie, Rosemary Wells add to wishlist Divided into four sections, this anthology contains more than 60 of the most colourful and best-loved nursery rhymes, including "Humpty Dumpty" and "Hey Diddle, Diddle". These are illustrated with watercolour pictures of distinctive characters - rabbits, cats and mice - by Rosemary Wells. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $12.71! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
11 view cover	The Complete Book of the Flower Fairies more books like this by Cicely Mary Barker add to wishlist New edition of the popular gift title with re-designed cover to compliment the new edition Original "Flower Fairies" Books. see all copies from $4.48! new only from $12.50! \| first editions \| SVS
12 view cover	The Random House Book of Poetry for Children more books like this by Jack Prelutsky, Arnold Lobel (Illustrator) add to wishlist "A generous collection with an upbeat tone, this gives a taste of the best poets writing for children over the last several decades. There are surprises and old standbys, but the bent is toward popular favorites. Lobel's drawings imbue the whole with action and graphic images as inventive as the verse. . . ".--Booklist. ALA Notable Children's Book ... see all copies from $4.03! new only from $11.87! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
13 view cover	Poetry Speaks to Children more books like this by Elise Paschen (Editor), Dominique Raccah (Editor), Billy Collins (Editor) add to wishlist With over 90 poems of all kinds from a wide variety of people, including Roald Dahl, Ogden Nash, Carl Sandburg, J.R.R. Tolkien, Langston Hughes, and Sonia Sanchez, this poetry picture-book anthology is packed with different moods, experiences both funny and sad, and a multitude of illustrations. "Okay, Brown Girl, Okay" by James Berry and ... see all copies from $6.65! new only from $11.98! \| SVS
14 view cover	Thirteen Moons on Turtle's Back more books like this by Joseph Bruchac, Jonathan London add to wishlist Joseph Bruchac and Jonathan London collaborate to reveal the beauty of the natural world around us, while Thomas Locker's illustrations honor both Native American legends and the varied American landscape. Full color. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.25! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
15 view cover	The New Kid on the Block more books like this by Jack Prelutsky (Read by) add to wishlist This collection of humorous poetry includes "Jellyfish Stew", "The Underwater Wibbles", "My Dog, He is an Ugly Dog" and "I'd Never Eat a Beet". Illustrated with b&w drawings. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.94! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
16 view cover	The Spider and the Fly more books like this by Mary Botham Howitt, Tony DiTerlizzi add to wishlist The classic poem about the spider who attempts to lure a fly into her web is illustrated in the style of 1920s and '30s horror movies. A 2003 Caldecott Honor book. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $5.00! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
17 view cover	A Family of Poems: My Favorite Poetry for Children more books like this by Caroline Kennedy-Schlossberg (Compiled by), Jon J Muth (Illustrator), John J Muth (Illustrator) add to wishlist Offering children and families a single beautiful volume that will spark a love of language and verse that will last a lifetime, Caroline Kennedy draws from the poems her own family cherished. More than 100 selections from all five continents are featured, complemented by the watercolor artworks of Jon J. Muth. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $11.93! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
18 view cover	Up, Down, and Around more books like this by Katherine Ayres, Nadine Bernard Westcott (Illustrator) add to wishlist Sprightly illustrations set the mood for a rhythmic text that follows nature's course as it demonstrates how seeds in a garden grow into a final feast of backyard bounty. Full color. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.24! \| SVS
19 view cover	Joyful Noise: Poems for Two Voices more books like this by Paul Fleischman add to wishlist This is a collection of 14 poems about insects. Included are poems about mayflies, lice, fireflies, and honeybees, all of which were written to be read aloud in antiphonal voices, sometimes separate, sometimes together or overlapping. Fleischman evokes both humor and pathos in this innovative collection. Winner of the 1989 Newbery Medal. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.37! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
20 view cover	Journey Through Heartsongs more books like this by Mattie J T Stepanek (Illustrator) add to wishlist A collection of inspirational poetry written by an 11-year-old boy who suffers from muscular dystrophy. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
21 view cover	Twas the Night Before Christmas: Or Account of a Visit from St. Nicholas more books like this by Anonymous, Matt Tavares (Illustrator) add to wishlist "It may be hard to believe, but there was once a time when Santa Claus only needed three or four elves to run his workshop. His annual Christmas Eve journey was mush shorter back then too, as most children outside of Holland and Germany didn't even know who Santa was. But then, in 1823, everything changed. In December of that year, The Troy ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions \| SVS
22 view cover	Hailstones and Halibut Bones more books like this by Mary O'Neill add to wishlist This is a book of original poems celebrating color. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.79! \| first editions \| SVS
23 view cover	Where the Sidewalk Ends more books like this by Shel Silverstein add to wishlist By the early 1970s, the outlandish, outrageous Shel Silverstein was already a prolific folksinger/songwriter, cartoonist, and author of a widely known, much discussed classic children's book, THE GIVING TREE. His popular 1973 album, FREAKIN' AT THE FREAKERS BALL, with Dr. Hook and the Medicine Band, contained a song about Sarah Cynthia Sylvia ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $16.74! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
24 view cover	Polka-Bats and Octopus Slacks: 14 Stories more books like this by Calef Brown (Illustrator) add to wishlist Fourteen poems about a variety of fanciful topics. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $8.96! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
25 view cover	Best Mother Goose Ever more books like this by Richard Scarry add to wishlist From "Little Boy Blue" to "Old Mother Hubbard"--the best-loved Mother Goose rhymes are all here along with Richard Scarry's whimsical and charming illustrations, which have become as treasured as the rhymes themselves. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $8.99! \| first editions \| SVS

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