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Sue's Shoes and other poems | by Donald Enz Jan. 29, 2012 | $0.99 | 3502 words | Sample 25% |
| This is a collection of twenty-six original poems and fourteen original illustrations painted by the author. It is directed toward children of all ages and I have tried to incorporate lessons of life into each poem. The Illustrations are colorful and bright. I have deliberately made this book fun to read and enjoyable to look through. | |||||
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Talkin' Aesop: Four Expanded Fables | by Charles Deemer Jan. 22, 2012 | $2.99 | 3317 words | Sample 20% |
| Four Aesop fables expanded and retold in talking blues, hip hop verse form. | |||||
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Timmy & the Time Machine in 'Dinosaur Adventure!' | by Matthew Howorth Jan. 22, 2012 | $0.99 | 1297 words | Sample 20% |
| Follow young Timmy as he invents a Time Machine and travels back to prehistoric times, only to come face to face with a Deinonychus, a terrifying raptor! The first in a series of adventures of Timmy & the Time Machine, where he goes backwards and forwards through the ages, having fantastic adventures along the way! | |||||
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Quit the Drama Just Put on Your Pajama | by Mamie Jefferson-Hill Jan. 16, 2012 | $2.99 | 487 words | Sample 20% |
| This book can be a useful tool for parents of children who have a difficult time getting them to bed and staying there. It is filled with helpful tips on things that parents can do to motivate their children to prepare for bedtime. This story also contains rhyming words which will be helpful to elementary school aged children. | |||||
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Suppose at the Supermarket | by Susan Wigden Jan. 16, 2012 | $2.99 | 567 words | Sample 20% |
| Children and adults will be amazed by the shenanigans of the food-like characters, as they take on a human role. Reading this book to a child will forever change food shopping into an imaginative and fun experience. This is a picture book for all who dare to view the world through the eyes of a child. There is even a special page for children to draw their own illustrations. | |||||
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Three Short Poems For Children | by Diana Mitton Jan. 12, 2012 | Free! | 198 words | Read a sample |
| Rooster's Song. Heart Of A Winner. Nature Sings. | |||||
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Bosun Hangs His Harness Up | by Susan Swain Jan. 11, 2012 | $2.99 | 504 words | Sample 30% |
| Bosun Hangs His Harness Up is a rhyming story about retiring guide dog Bosun's journey home to his puppy walkers. | |||||
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World around us | by Viktoria Kuznik Jan. 08, 2012 | $0.99 | 1153 words | Sample 20% |
| Collection of the simple rhymes and riddles introduces your kids from 1 to 5 to the world around them | |||||
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The Secret Life of Wires and Stringies and Cords! | by JT Contardo Jan. 05, 2012 | $0.99 | 985 words | Sample 10% |
| It seems no matter how much care we give to laying wires or cords and alike, they always seem to end up a big rat's nest of jumble! How does this happen? "The Secret Life of Wires and Stringies and Cords!" has the inside information on this rarely seen phenomenon. Let J.T. Contardo guide you through this rare event, in a whimsical and rhyming style all his own. For ages four and up. | |||||
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Max's Marvellous Dreams | by Alli Burke Dec. 29, 2011 | $1.49 | 590 words | Sample 32% |
| Max is an 8 year old boy who can't wait to get to bed at night to dream his marvellous dreams. | |||||
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The Mulberry Collection First Book of Children's Rhymes | by Patricia Irvine Dec. 21, 2011 | $3.99 | 3148 words | Sample 30% |
| A collection of original children's rhymes from a new author who was inspired by her grandchildren to write on everything from Grandmother's Cats to Fireworks. A delight for children to read whether at home on the sofa or waiting for an aeroplane. | |||||
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Coach Dog Dick | by Susan Swain Dec. 18, 2011 | $2.99 | 338 words | Sample 30% |
| Coach Dog Dick is a rhyming story about how one dalmatian connects with his coach dog forbears. | |||||
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Laughing Day/El DÃa para ReÃr | by Tim 'Dr. Hope' Anders Dec. 15, 2011 | $2.99 | 2931 words | Sample 50% |
| Wouldn't it be wonderful if there were a children's book that would not only entertain, but contained a message that would help our children lead happier lives? Well, there is and Laughing Day is it! This engaging children's story will warm your heart and perhaps bring a tear to your eye. | |||||
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Manner Rhymes | by Salem de Bezenac Dec. 15, 2011 | $1.99 | 51 words | Sample 20% |
| Memorable rhymes that encourage good manners in young children. All poems are accompanied by colorful illustrations. | |||||
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Christmas Poems | by Sophie Duncan Dec. 05, 2011 | $0.99 | 1482 words | Sample 20% |
| Meet the battered old Christmas Fairy, or listen to a child's prayer on Christmas Eve; sympathise with a harried shopper, or think a while on the meaning of Christmas. The 6 poems in this book were written to be read aloud as the last lesson at a Christmas Day service in a little, English church. They can be enjoyed by anyone from 8 to 80. | |||||
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The Happy Goose | by Tanya Provines Dec. 03, 2011 | $0.99 | 204 words | Sample 20% |
| The Happy Goose combines lively photographs and cartoon illustrations to entertain young children with a short story about a goose who meets a bullying girl and teaches her a lesson. | |||||
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Mary & Penny's Christmas Wish | by Don Phelan Dec. 02, 2011 | Free! | 475 words | Read a sample |
| One Christmas, Mary & Penny, my daughters' tooth fairies, paid a special visit. | |||||
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Lily Liver's On the Call | by Susan Swain Nov. 27, 2011 | $2.99 | 424 words | Sample 30% |
| Lily Liver's On the Call is about dog speak. | |||||
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Lily Liver's On the Plate | by Susan Swain Nov. 27, 2011 | $2.99 | 415 words | Sample 20% |
| Lily Liver's On the Plate is about how a typically greedy dalmatian is thwarted by the neighborhood dogs, cat, and birds while trying to steal their dinner but redeems herself with her owner. | |||||
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Lily Liver's On the Run | by Susan Swain Nov. 27, 2011 | $2.99 | 424 words | Sample 30% |
| Lily Liver's On the Run is about how a dilly-dallying dalmatian defly dodges a german shepherd bully. | |||||
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Lily Liver's On the Ball | by Susan Swain Nov. 27, 2011 | $2.99 | 408 words | Sample 30% |
| Lily Liver's On the Ball is about how a playful labrador shows a ball-shy dalmatian to catch (and fetch) balls before they can hit and hurt her. | |||||
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Fidget Fantail | by Susan Swain Nov. 26, 2011 | $2.99 | 411 words | Sample 30% |
| Fidget Fantail is about what happens when a cat follows a bird home. | |||||
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All I See Is Part of Me | by Chara Curtis Nov. 26, 2011 | $2.99 | 1042 words | Sample 20% |
| A child discovers that he (or she) belongs in a universe connected by love. Encouraged by Mr. Moon and Sister Star to look within, the child finds that that he can no longer feel small and insignificant, given the innate immensity of his existence. With its first publication in 1989, ALL I SEE IS PART OF ME was recognized instantly as a children’s classic. | |||||
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Guide Dog Scout | by Susan Swain Nov. 26, 2011 | $2.99 | 510 words | Sample 30% |
| Guide Dog Scout is about Scout's journey through puppy training to graduation as Samantha's guide dog. | |||||
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Bella Fire Dog | by Susan Swain Nov. 25, 2011 | $2.99 | 312 words | Sample 30% |
| Bella Fire Dog is about how one dalmatian's dream of being a fire dog is realized. | |||||
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Cowboy Dave | by The Author Nov. 24, 2011 | Free! | 882 words | Read a sample |
| Cowboy Dave is a proper baddie! He's a bully and he forces the townsfolk to make his dinner every night. But when Cowboy Dave meets Billy, the the brave town sheriff, there's a standoff and there can be only one winner... This fun kids poem is there to be enjoyed by all ages. It'll take two minutes to read and I promise you'll end up with a smile. Not bad for a freebie... | |||||
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Ella's New Hat and Her Terrible Cat | by Pamela Grandstaff Nov. 22, 2011 | $2.99 | 139 words | Sample 20% |
| Ella has purchased a bright blue hat that she thinks is beautiful, but her bad-tempered, disagreeable cat doesn't like it. | |||||
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Momo At The Doggie Beach And Other Stories | by Harv Sterriker Nov. 17, 2011 | $0.99 | 1277 words | Sample 30% |
| this book has three narrative poetry selections. it's good to read for adults and children,good for libraries,good for those who like short stories,and good for all who love to read some humorous stories. | |||||
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Rudolph Saves Christmas | by Shaun Allan Nov. 15, 2011 | $2.99 | 15711 words | Sample 20% |
| Join Rudolph in his desperate attempt to clear his name! Someone has blown up Santa's sleigh and he's in prison for it! Throw in a collection of madcap Christmas poems and you've got something to keep children of all ages entertained this Christmas! | |||||
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My Dreamer | by Kari Marth Nov. 15, 2011 | $0.99 | 270 words | Sample 75% |
| "My Dreamer" is a beautifully written children's book that explores children's imaginations with adorable illustrations. This book has been read and recommended by many parents. This book is a great book to read together as a family, or as a beggining to read book. | |||||
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Felhőapa karjai | by Brátán Erzsébet Nov. 07, 2011 | $3.99 | 1914 words | Sample 20% |
| Róka VöröslÅ‘ ravaszdi lesben áll, csöpögÅ‘ nyállal feni fogát, hÃzelgÅ‘ álmosollyal arcán, becserkészi az áldozatát. Ki hallgat a hazug bókokra, az lesz álnokság áldozata, nem az a lényeg, mit mondanak, hogy ki mondja, sokkal fontosabb! | |||||
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W&B Go Golfing or Who Sat on My Cornbread! (Book 18) | by KC Remington Oct. 28, 2011 | $2.99 | 2947 words | Sample 20% |
| Friendship even in cloudy weather allows the morning to arrive sunny. But sometimes all is not what is planned as Webbster and Button find out searching for a lost golf ball. | |||||
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The Blue Kangaroo! ~ A Children's Musical (Book 19) | by KC Remington Oct. 27, 2011 | $2.99 | 6833 words | Sample 10% |
| Often called surreal The Blue Kangaroo! is a love story couched in a farce. (what kids like love stories?) About 45min long it's entertaining for them and adults. | |||||
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Ghostly Gertie and the Flying Tacos of Terror | by Scott Crowder Oct. 27, 2011 | Free! | 1429 words | Read a sample |
| For the last couple of years I have written a Halloween poem for my daughters and read it aloud at our Halloween party. This is the poem I'll read this Saturday at our Halloween party, and I hope you enjoy reading it as much as I enjoyed writing it. Happy Halloween! | |||||
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Night of the Living Dead Turnips | by Scott Crowder Oct. 27, 2011 | Free! | 1781 words | Read a sample |
| For the last couple of years I have written a Halloween poem for my daughters and read it aloud at our Halloween party. This was last year's and it's based on the premise that the Irish, before they came to America, used to carve jack-o-lanterns from turnips. It was only after they came to the new world that they found the indigenous pumpkin easier to use. I hope you enjoy it and Happy Halloween! | |||||
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Buzzz, Buzzz | by Mitch Fairchild Oct. 24, 2011 | $0.99 | 1727 words | Sample 15% |
| A mad bee, an ice skating granny, dental floss, a boy with a really tall hat and math homework are just a few of the latest subjects Fairchild covers in his newest children's poetry book "Buzzz, Buzzz". | |||||
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Little Momo | by Harv Sterriker Oct. 24, 2011 | Free! | 425 words | Sample 20% |
| little momo is an ebook about a little dachshund. this book is free and good to read for dog-lovers everywhere. | |||||
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The Bear and the Bee | by Maddie Reeday Oct. 16, 2011 | Free! | 437 words | Read a sample |
| A little bee tries to make friends, but people keep trying to hit him with newspapers. Then he bumps into a bear. Is this the start of a beautiful friendship? A charming story-poem by young writer Maddie Reeday. | |||||
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Animal Tails ~ The Goat Who Lived in a Tree and other Dumb Ideas (Book 17) | by KC Remington Oct. 15, 2011 | $2.99 | 7490 words | Sample 20% |
| Poems about the animals in the Big Green Woods. The Dragonfly's Advice, The Goat Who Lived in a Tree, Betty Bear's Bad Dream, Benny's Itch, Pastor Squirrel and the Angel, The Blue Bird's Blunder, Bobo and the June Bug, Happier Days, The Princess of the Clouds, Mister Winter and the Churchmouse, You're Needed in Paris, Sailor Jack. | |||||
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Alive flashlite | by Galina Demkova Oct. 11, 2011 | $1.99 | 1670 words | Sample 20% |
| Книга Ñтихов, загадок, Ñкороговорок предназначена Ð´Ð»Ñ Ð´ÐµÑ‚ÐµÐ¹ от 3 до 12 лет. Book of poems, riddles and patters for 3 to 12 years old kids. | |||||
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Sigmalogy - Sigma's poems for the Tiny Tots | by sudha subramanian Oct. 10, 2011 | $0.99 | 1100 words | Sample 20% |
| Sigma's poems for the Tiny Tots, is a book for Kids- by kids (with adult supervision). The boy, Siddharth, has designed the front cover, and has co-authored the book. The girl, Simran, has given life to the poems with her illustrations. In this book, Sigma, a huge bear, shares some of his favorite poems. Come, join Sigma for some fun. | |||||
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Bears Bees Honks and Hoots | by Harv Sterriker Oct. 08, 2011 | $1.99 | 2259 words | Sample 30% |
| this is a narrative poetry book which is about some funny things that happen to humans and animal characters. It's good for reading orally to children or just sit awhile and hoot as you read all six chapters of the book. | |||||
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Talking With Nature | by Jean MacIntyre Oct. 05, 2011 | $2.99 | 1352 words | Sample 20% |
| This is a story for children about respecting all life forms, told through the medium of original photos and limericks. | |||||
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Ode To A Planet | by Jean MacIntyre Oct. 05, 2011 | $2.99 | 1087 words | Sample 20% |
| This is a story for children, of our environment, told through photos and limericks. | |||||
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Paseo por los sonidos del abecedario | by Raiza Maldonado - Vera Oct. 03, 2011 | $0.99 | 2336 words | Sample 35% |
| Paseo por los sonidos del abecedario es un libro de poemas el cual esta diseñado para escuchar los sonidos repetitivos e ir aprendiendo el abecedario. Es un libro para leerle a nuestros hijos y que aprendan el abecedario, además de animales, profesiones, formas geométricas y partes del cuerpo. | |||||
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Our Busy Friend the Sun | by William Boyd Sep. 27, 2011 | $1.99 | 396 words | Sample 10% |
| This is short rhyme about the sun for young children. | |||||
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Feet | by Mitch Fairchild Sep. 27, 2011 | $0.99 | 2723 words | Sample 15% |
| Feet will be the one the kids ask for when bedtime rolls around. With zany poems that cover topics such as feet, gross school lunches and a cotton candy loving panda, this book is a must have addition to any child's library. | |||||
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Poems To Make You... Laugh, Think, Explore & Believe | by Mark C Bird Sep. 26, 2011 | $3.99 | 8780 words | Sample 15% |
| An illustrated poetry book split into 4 cool categories: Laugh, Think, Explore & Believe... Fun and wacky, reflective and inspirational - there's something for everyone! Ideal for 8 to 12 year olds. | |||||
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Silly Rhymes | by Oksana Vasilenko Sep. 25, 2011 | $0.99 | 1314 words | Sample 30% |
| Twelve funny poems for kids. Here's a sample: There Was a London Dandy There was a London dandy Who was very fond of candy. He ate toffee and gumdrops, Marshmallows and lollipops, Butterscotch and licorice, Caramel and chocolate kiss. What a sweet tooth had the dandy For all kinds of lovely candy. Here comes the bitter truth: He’s lost all but his sweet tooth! | |||||
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Guitar Cowboy | by Felix Mayerhofer Sep. 22, 2011 | $2.99 | 1695 words | Sample 20% |
| Indians, cowboys, rustling, and a stampede are all part of this exciting cowboy story in rhyme. Written in the style of Louis L’Amour, the adventure revolves around a rugged 13-year-old boy who rides, lassos, and shoots with the best of them. You’ll read this thrilling cowboy epic more than once. (Ages 6-10) | |||||