Berthoud Community Library District

A collection of poems about trees.

Tillman weaves rich illustrations and comforting language to promote in children a deep sense of their own worth. Before the tale ends, children will be wiggling their toes and whispering their names in joyous celebration of their own unique wonder.

A collection of poetry about pirates and their way of life.

Presents humorous retellings of six well-known fairy tales featuring surprise endings in place of the traditional happily-ever-after.

A collection of silly verses about various creatures that live in the ocean, including crabs, swordfish, whales, and polar bears. On board pages.

Irene Latham, who is white, and Charles Waters, who is black, present paired poems about topics including family dinners, sports, recess, and much more. This relatable collection explores different experiences of race in America.

"Fourteen animals are featured in this delightful poem, including the cuddly koala, the hairy anteater, and the wise owl. Natural history notes explain how each animal sleeps, from the magnificent frigatebird that sleeps while flying hundreds of feet above the sea to the walrus that sleeps with its tusks anchored in floating ice. Illustrator Laurie Caple has captured these dozing animals in whimsical watercolors that will help any weary child fall...

Author Sidman and illustrator Rick Allen combine their talents to present a collection of night-themed poetry infused with elements of basic science. Each lyrical poem introduces a different type of animal one might find in the woods at night and outlines related biology facts, which are explained in long notes on each double-page spread. The full-color illustrations capture the mood and setting of each scene and also reinforce the biology concepts...

Presents a collection of over a dozen, illustrated, rhyming poems about winter.

A latest collection of previously unpublished poems by the first children's poet laureate features a variety of poetic forms and includes such subjects as skating potatoes, "pelicantaloupes," and crickets with hiccups.