In Loren Long's touching interpretation of "Twas the night before Christmas," readers are invited to visit the homes of four families-- each on Christmas Eve. What do these four homes share? The excitement and anticipation of the most splendid night of the year. In this reimagined tale, the author and illustrator reminds us that no matter where we live, all children share the same wish for Christmas magic.

On a ship of mischievous brigands--who have visions of treasure chests dancing in their heads--Sir Peggedy, with his peg leg and hook arm, pays a visit to the child-friendly pirates along with his eight giant seahorses: Salty, Scurvy, Sinbad, Mollie, Cutthroat, Cross-Eyes, Roger, and Jolly.

A classic lullaby poem about three fishermen who try to catch the stars in nets of silver and gold.

Pictures and brief text illustrate the myriad activities that fill the days of young children.

A series of poems tells how two sisters help each other deal with life while their mother is working and their father has been sent to jail.

Poems which capture the mystery and magic of the Nativity for readers of all ages.

A collection of traditional American nursery rhymes, finger games, skipping rhymes, jingles, and counting-out rhymes.

For children that are simply too naughty for Mother Goose to handle, her sister Spinster Goose knows just how to deal with these uncouth urchins. Fans of Mother Goose are sure to delight in these devilishly twisted alternatives to classic rhymes.

A collection of humorous poems and drawings. This special edition contains twelve new poems.

A collection of twelve poems describing the activities in a child's life and the changes in the weather as the year moves from January to December.