Poetry & Novels In Verse

Join the bear on a seasonal adventure as he explores with his five senses in this beautifully illustrated children's book. Discover the joys of nature with The Bear Went Over the Mountain!

Gorgeous biographical novel-in-verse celebrates seven groundbreaking women in math and science. Vibrant poems tell their stories of innovation and discovery.

A biography in verse about physicist Lise Meitner, whose work on nuclear fission during WWII changed history. Her legacy endures despite being overlooked for the Nobel Prize.

A farm-working girl dreams of joining a circus, but when she meets activists fighting for workers' rights, she must decide where her voice belongs.

Shel Silverstein's hilariously whimsical poetry collection invites readers to a world where the absurd meets the profound. A must-have for all ages.

Discover a lyrical tale of hope and wonder in "Firefly", the first title in the Night Creatures trilogy by Robert Macfarlane and Luke Adam Hawker. Enchanting and uplifting, this stunning picture book follows a sun-seeking child who finds light in the darkness. Perfect for children and adults, ages 7 and above.

Excited and nervous kids prepare for their first day of kindergarten, saying goodbye to Mom and Dad and discovering the fun in store.

Middle school struggles for a Syrian American boy as he faces friendship, sports, and family challenges. Winner of the National Book Award for Young People's Literature.

Join Penny on the night before her first day of first grade, filled with excitement and humor in this twist on a classic tale that will surprise readers.

Exciting bus ride from Guatemalan village to market town with marimba-flavored singalong and educational notes. Bilingual Spanish-English edition.

Discover the inner Good within you with Alexs Pate's poetic reminder of joy, hope, and dreams, even in the face of life's challenges.

A moving picture book celebrating a mother's love for her children, with vibrant illustrations and heartfelt prose inspired by the Quran. A reassuring bedtime read-aloud for mothers and kids.

Join in the fun of an impromptu beach drum circle with lively illustrations and rhythmic text in this joyous tale of making music together.

Poignant, provocative, and hilarious, Psalms of Unknowing is a powerful poetic exploration of motherhood, religion, grief, and compassion.

Finalist for the 2024 National Book Award for Poetry. Winner of the 2022 Akron Poetry Prize. Lena Khalaf Tuffaha's collection explores joy, protest, suffering, and resilience in the face of violence and greed.

Celebrate Christmas with Roger Duvoisin's illustrations of "The Night Before Christmas", the perfect stocking stuffer with Moore's classic poem.

A heartwarming picture book celebrating the bright and loving moments that bring joy to our lives everyday. Stunning artwork captures the beauty of simple pleasures.

Greedy pug cheats to win, but learns lesson when challenged by friend Trevor in kibble eating contest. Quirky illustrations and relatable lesson.

Sequel to award-winning novel in verse, "Inside Out and Back Again," follows Hà and her family as they navigate challenges and change in the US.

A Mexican American boy named Güero navigates seventh grade on the border through poetry, music, and friendship in this award-winning novel in verse.

Billy is nervous the night before preschool, but makes friends and can't wait to go back. A sweet rhyming story about overcoming first day fears.

Poetry collection explores memory, displacement, and resilience in face of war and diaspora. Blurred borders between past, present, and future.

Emily Wilson's masterful translation of "The Iliad" is a literary landmark, hailed as a revelation and cultural milestone. A must-read for fans of epic poetry.

An exquisite YA poetry anthology celebrating Black voices and experiences, featuring poems by acclaimed authors like Nikki Giovanni and Audre Lorde.