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1	Night Before Christmas more books like this by Clement Clarke Moore "'Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse." These familiar words have never before been illustrated with such style. Magnificent paintings by American artist Richard Jesse Watson infuse traditional images with pizzazz and flair. From cozy interiors to snowy landscapes, each ... see all copies from £1.41! new only from £2.08! \| signed copies \| first editions
2	Where the Sidewalk Ends: Poems & Drawings more books like this by Shel Silverstein 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 £5.65! new only from £10.95! \| signed copies \| first editions
3	Light in the Attic more books like this by Silverstein "Last night while I lay thinking here Some Whatifs crawled inside my ear And pranced and partied all night long And sang their same old Whatif song: Whatif I flunk that test? Whatif green hair grows on my chest? Whatif nobody likes me? Whatif a bolt of lightning strikes me?..." Here in the attic of Shel Silverstein you will find Backward Bill ... see all copies from £4.17! new only from £10.00! \| signed copies \| first editions
4	Falling Up more books like this by Shel Silverstein A collection of humorous light verse illustrated with line drawings. see all copies from £5.65! new only from £10.24! \| first editions
5	The Night Before Christmas Pop-Up more books like this by Robert Clarke Sabuda (Illustrator), Clement Clarke Moore Award winner Robert Sabuda brings Clement Clarke Moore's classic tale of "The Night Before Christmas" to life in this festive pop-up edition, sure to become a perennial family favorite. see all copies from £13.97! new only from £13.97! \| first editions
6	Runny Babbit: A Billy Sook more books like this by Shel Silverstein (Illustrator) 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 £5.65! new only from £9.00! \| first editions
7	Dirt on My Shirt more books like this by Jeff Foxworthy, Steve Bjorkman (Illustrator) In this hilarious collection of poems, comedian Jeff Foxworthy creates a neighborhood filled with fun, family, friends, and more. Here you'll meet Cousin Lizzy, Uncle Ed and Aunt Foo Foo, cows with horns that don't go beep, dads in sweaters, also sheep. From the thrill of flying to the imaginary planet Woosocket to bonding with a friend over a ... see all copies from £6.90! new only from £9.59! \| first editions
8	A Pirate's Night Before Christmas more books like this by Philip Yates, Sebastia Serra (Illustrator) Young mateys will find plenty of holiday joy in this humorous, colorful, and thoroughly piratical version of the beloved Clement C. Moore classic, presented from the point of view of a young boy on a pirate ship and detailing the arrival of Sir Peggedy aboard the "Black Shark." Includes a bonus treasure map. see all copies from £22.76! new only from £22.76!
9	Joyful Noise: Poems for Two Voices more books like this by Paul Fleischman Written to be read aloud by two voices -- sometimes alternating, sometimes simultaneous -- here is a collection of irresistible poems that celebrate the insect world, from the short life of the mayfly to the love song of the book louse. Funny, sad, loud, and quiet, each of these poems resounds with a booming, boisterous, joyful noise. In this ... see all copies from £5.64! new only from £5.64! \| signed copies \| first editions
10	Don't Bump the Glump!: And Other Fantasies more books like this by Shel Silverstein (Illustrator) Originally published in 1964, Silverstein's first collection of poetry about a band of unusual creatures housed in Uncle Shelby's Zoo is available once again, this time in full color. see all copies from £9.58! new only from £9.80!
11 view cover	My Dog May Be a Genius more books like this by Jack Prelutsky (Read by) Children's Poet Laureate Prelutsky once again teams up with illustrator Stevenson for this collection of more than 100 poems and pictures that's sure to make young readers giggle with delight. Illustrations. see all copies from £6.32! new only from £7.59!
12 view cover	The Random House Book of Poetry for Children more books like this by Jack Prelutsky (Selected by), Arnold Lobel (Illustrator) "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 £6.29! new only from £13.67! \| signed copies \| first editions
13 view cover	The New Kid on the Block more books like this by Jack Prelutsky (Read by) Open this book to any page to begin your exploration. Here are poems about things that you may never have thought about before. You'll be introduced to jellyfish stew, a bouncing mouse, a ridiculous dog, and a boneless chicken. You'll learn why you shouldn't argue with a shark, eat a dinosaur, or have an alligator for a pet. You'll meet the world ... see all copies from £1.41! new only from £6.32! \| signed copies \| first editions
14 view cover	Wynken, Blynken and Nod more books like this by Eugene Field This colorfully illustrated version of the classic bedtime lullaby depicts the main characters as fishermen rabbits. see all copies from £1.57! new only from £6.08! \| first editions
15 view cover	The Night Before Christmas: A Magical Cut-Paper Edition more books like this by Clement Clarke Moore, Niroot Puttapipat (Illustrator) Celebrate the traditions of storytelling this season with these four beautifully illustrated Christmas classics. In paperback. see all copies from £9.83! new only from £9.83!
16 view cover	Something Big Has Been Here more books like this by Jack Prelutsky (Read by) This collection of poetry includes weird characters such as the know-nothing Neebles and Picklepuss Pearl. Jack Prelutsky is the author of "The New Kid on the Block". see all copies from £2.08! new only from £5.65! \| signed copies \| first editions
17 view cover	You Read to Me, I'll Read to You: Very Short Stories to Read Together more books like this by Mary Ann Hoberman, Michael Emberley (Illustrator) Here's a book with something new - you read to me! I'll read to you! We'll read each page to one another - you'll read one side, I the other. A unique book 'in two voices' that uses traditional reading teaching techniques (alliteration, rhyme, repetition, short sentences) to invite young children to read along with an adult. Each of the twelve ... see all copies from £2.19! new only from £2.19! \| signed copies \| first editions
18 view cover	A Pizza the Size of the Sun more books like this by Jack Prelutsky (Performed by) Jack Prelutsky is widely acknowledged as the poet laureate of the younger generation. (And many people would happily see him crowned with no age qualification.) The New Kid on the Block and Something Big Has Been Here are household words wherever there are kids. Here is another wondrously rich, varied, clever - and always funny - collection. Meet ... see all copies from £1.41! new only from £5.77! \| signed copies \| first editions
19 view cover	Hailstones and Halibut Bones more books like this by Mary O'Neill This is a book of original poems celebrating color. see all copies from £2.31! new only from £7.39!
20 view cover	If I Were in Charge of the World and Other Worries: Poems for Children and Their more books like this by Judith Viorst If I were in charge of the world I'd cancel oatmeal, Monday mornings, Allergy shots, and also Sara Steinberg. All of us have times when we wish that we were in charge of the world...when we envy girls with ten best friends and gold watches...when we take an eight-block detour to avoid bumping into bullies like Stanley the Fierce...when we ... see all copies from £2.09! new only from £5.64! \| first editions
21 view cover	Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star more books like this by Iza Trapani The traditional nursery rhyme, expanded to 11 verses and illustrated with soothing pictures rich in dark blues. see all copies from £5.65! new only from £5.84! \| first editions
22 view cover	Night Before Christmas: Picture Puzzles to Search and Solve more books like this by Walter Wick This fourth book in the bestselling Can You See What I See? series features photographs of fun collections, including toy cars, teddy bears, dinosaurs, and much more. Full color. see all copies from £8.82! new only from £8.82!
23 view cover	Poetry Speaks to Children more books like this by Elise Paschen (Editor), Dominique Raccah (Editor), Billy Collins (Editor) 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 £7.83! new only from £10.43!
24 view cover	A Light in the Attic Book and CD more books like this by Shel Silverstein (Illustrator) This special package celebrating the 20th anniversary edition of Silverstein's wondrous poem includes the classic hardcover book and a CD featuring highlights from his Grammy Award-winning album. see all copies from £9.86! new only from £12.36!
25 view cover	Hope Through Heartsongs more books like this by Mattie J T Stepanek (Read by), Author (Read by) This collection of moving poetry is read by the 11-year-old author, who struggles with a rare form of muscular dystrophy. Writing since age three, Stepanek bases his poetry on topics ranging from love and loss, faith and hope, to innocence and joy. Unabridged. 1 cassette. see all copies from £5.65! new only from £5.65! \| first editions

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