Category: Poetry & Rhyme
Board Books: Rhyme & Rhythm
The poet Gerard Manley Hopkins said, “Read with your ears.” These two books make sure that you do.
New Books of Rhymes and Poems
Reading rhymes and poems to your little ones is a brilliant way of broadening their vocabulary and showing them the rhythms and joys of wordplay within our musical language. You’ll have loads of fun reading the following new books.
An Interview on Hispanic Heritage and “Ten Little Puppies/Diez perritos”
Being bilingual has been one of Alma Flor Ada’s greatest assets she has enjoyed in life. She wishes the same benefit for all children.
Ten Little Puppies/Diez perritos by F. Isabel Campoy
Count along in Spanish and English as each one of the ten adorable puppies disappears from the pages—it’s a bilingual bonanza!
Review: Inside Out & Back Again by Thanhha Lai
Based on Lai’s own personal experience as a Vietnamese refugee, Inside Out & Back Again is a poignant story divided into four parts using a series of poems that chronicle the life of 10-year-old Hà.
Review: Sofia’s Dream by Land Wilson
Whether you are looking for a well illustrated and charming bedtime book or a gentle lesson in caring for our environment, Sofia’s Dream is an absolute delight.
Review: Dinosaur Name Poems/Poemas De Nombres De Dinosaurios
Have a budding paleontologist, poet or linguist on your hands? Then the bilingual Dinosaur Name Poems is the book for you!
Review: A New Take on a Christmas Favorite
Flying Poodles: A Christmas Story begins with a slight variation on one of the most well-loved lines in all holiday literature. Instead of “Twas the night before Christmas,” Karen Morss starts her story off with “Twas two nights before Christmas” and proceeds to tell a jolly tale of adventure and rescue.
Sleepy Kittens: Despicable Me
Sleepy Kittens is a board book based on a book featured in the 3-D animated film Despicable Me. It’s short and utterly sweet.
Jennifer Lasker White Talks About Motherhood: A Boy?
Motherhood leads us on unexpected paths, and provides many surprising opportunities to build relationships.
