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Scenes from rural New England illustrate this familiar poem, that became a well-known song, about a Thanksgiving Day visit to Grandmother's house.

A celebration of Juneteenth showcasing the resilience of Black families and the power of community.

"A reproduction of the 1905 edition of the bestselling Indiana author's poetry collection, featuring historic farm scene illustrations by Will Vawter. First published in 1883, this charming book includes many of James Whitcomb Riley's signature poems, including "Thoughts fer the Discuraged Farmer" and "When the Frost Is on the Punkin." Also graced by noted Brown County artist Will Vawter's folksy illustrations of farm scenes from our past, this Library...

"Five young narrators take turns celebrating and sharing Gullah Geechee culture through the senses through rich, sensory poems, grounded in a sense of place. Fine art illustration shares montages of the sights, sounds, textures, smells, and tastes of the Gullah Geechee Heritage Corridor"-- Provided by publisher.

"This poetry anthology highlights twenty contemporary athletes who have overcome obstacles, broken records, and inspired the world with their athletic accomplishments"-- Provided by publisher.

"Dive into the world of key kindergarten subjects with this collection of short poems that explore all there is to love about numbers and math! With poems based around simple math concepts like addition and subtraction, sorting, and telling time, this is the perfect companion to D. J. Steinberg's Kindergarten, Here I Come! and How to Be Kind in Kindergarten"-- Provided by publisher.

"This illustrated poem illuminates a unique geographical perspective, showcasing the African savanna with ever-widening views from a speedy young cheetah to the planet in space. Includes a glossary and a labeled map of Africa"-- Provided by publisher.

A children's picture book featuring the poem "Goldfinches" by Mary Oliver, illustrated with mixed-media artwork by Melissa Sweet. The book presents Oliver's nature poetry in an illustrated format intended for young readers, highlighting observations of the natural world and the presence of birds such as the American goldfinch. The illustrations complement the text and emphasize themes of nature appreciation and attentive observation.

"In this glorious celebration of nature, three girls walk an old trail in search of a hidden pond, marveling at treasures they discover along the way--darting dragonflies, croaking bullfrogs, fluttering sycamore leaves, and more. Written in a unique poetic form called American cinquain, the story seamlessly weaves together an invitation to readers to immerse themselves in nature, while also bringing attention to this endangered ecosystem. The info-packed...

Over in the meadow. there lives a wonderful array of animals and their young. This traditional folksong probably originated in the United Kingdom in the sixteenth century. Over in the Meadow has not only served as a song to teach counting and rhyming, it is also a delightful introduction to the wonderful natural world that we share with our animal friends. Now lavishly illustrated by Marissa Napoletano and collected by John M. Feierabend, this song...