WHAT IF?
$17.95
Imagine a world where pencils open portals, pictures paint people, and basketballs are square. Imagination takes flight in this crazy, wacky, mixed-up book of questions.
Author: Darren Sardelli
Illustrator: Max Hergenrother
Laugh-A-Lot Books (2021)
ISBN: 978-0-578-64853-8
GALAXY PIZZA AND METEOR PIE
$17.95
A collection of funny rhyming school poems. Includes an out of control parent-teacher conference, a teacher who gives detention to water fountains, and a principal who pranks students on Opposite Day.
Author: Darren Sardelli
Illustrator: Pam Catapano
Laugh-A-Lot Books (2009)
ISBN: 978-0-615-28469-9
“Galaxy Pizza and Meteor Pie is an absolute must-read for all funny poetry lovers and will be a welcome addition to any library poetry collection.”
— Kenn Nesbitt, 2013-15 Children’s Poet Laureate
HOP TO IT
$19.95
Stretch your body and mind with a 30-second brain break. STEM connections & great for virtual learning. Poems by Darren Sardelli, Jack Prelutsky, Eileen Spinelli, Amy Ludwig VanDerwater, Charles Ghigna, & more!
Created by Sylvia Vardell & Janet Wong
Illustrations by Franzi Paetzold
Pomelo Books (2020)
ISBN: 978-1937057299
NIGHT WISHES
$22.95
Poems that transport young readers into a wonderful, whimsical world of dreams. Poems by Darren Sardelli, Nikki Grimes, Joyce Sidman, Jude Mandell, Irene Latham, Alice Schertle, & more!
Poems selected by Lee Bennett Hopkins
Illustrator: Jen Corace
Eerdmans Books (2020)
ISBN: 978-0802854964
CONSTRUCTION PEOPLE
$22.95
Fourteen poems compiled by award-winning poet and anthologist Lee Bennett Hopkins. Introduces readers to construction people who collaborate to create a high-rise hotel building. Poetry by Darren Sardelli, Georgia Heard, Ralph Fletcher, Allan Wolf, J. Patrick Lewis, B.J. Lee, Rebecca Kai Dotlich, & more!
Poems selected by Lee Bennett Hopkins
Illustrator: Ellen Shi
Wordsong (2020)
ISBN: 978-1684373611
AWARD:
Kirkus Best Book of 2020
I AM SOMEONE ELSE
$21.95
Poems that explore imagination, creativity, ambition, and desire—giving young readers permission to play. Poetry by Darren Sardelli, Lois Lowry, Douglas Florian, Michele Krueger, & more!
Poems selected by Lee Bennett Hopkins
Illustrator: Chris Hsu
Charlesbridge (2019)
ISBN: 978-1580898324
GREAT MORNING!
$22.95
Poems for school leaders to read aloud. Great for morning announcements. Poems by Darren Sardelli, Bob Raczka, Renee LaTulippe, Kay Winters, Laura Purdie Salas, Brod Bagert, & more!
Created by Sylvia Vardell & Janet Wong
Pomelo Books (2018)
ISBN: 978-1937057282
SCHOOL PEOPLE
$22.95
A poetry collection that highlights people who work within and around an elementary school. Poetry by Darren Sardelli, Matt Forrest Esenwine, Ann Whitford Paul, Robyn Hood Black, & more!
Poems selected by Lee Bennett Hopkins
Illustrator: Ellen Shi
Wordsong (2018)
ISBN: 978-1629797038
AWARD:
Children’s Book Council Book of the Year Finalist
ONE MINUTE TILL BEDTIME
$24.95
Soothing poems to read before bedtime. Poets include Darren Sardelli, Naomi Shihab Nye, Jon Scieszka, Lemony Snicket, X.J. Kennedy, Judith Viorst, Mary Ann Hoberman, Kim Norman, Pat Mora, & more!
Poems selected by Kenn Nesbitt
Illustrator: Christoph Niemann
Little Brown Books For Young Readers (2016)
ISBN: 978-0316341219
AWARD:
Publishers Weekly Best Books of 2016
The Best Ever Book of FUNNY POEMS
Explore chucklesome poems about pets, funny creatures, school, family, fantasy and fairy-tales, dinosaurs and dragons, space, and just plain SILLY poems. With poets such as Darren Sardelli, Brian Bilston, Sue Hardy-Dawson, Pie Corbett and Paul Cookson next to Liz Brownlee, Mike Jubb, James Carter and Rachel Rooney, this is the ultimate hysterical collection of rib-tickling poems guaranteed to make you laugh out loud.
Poems selected by BRIAN MOSES
Macmillan Children's Books UK (2021)
ISBN: 978-1529049718
"Perfect for gifting and for reading aloud, you'll be chortling along with Brian as he shows you the funniest poems in the world!"
MARY HAD A LITTLE JAM: And Other Silly Rhymes
The latest adventures of Jack and Jill, Humpty Dumpty, Little Boy Blue, Peter Piper, and other Mother Goose characters. Poems by Darren Sardelli, Dave Crawley, Linda Knaus, and more!
Poems selected by Bruce Lansky
Illustrator: Stephen Carpenter
Meadowbrook Press (2016) * Updated Version
ISBN: 978-1481492782
AWARD:
iParenting Media Award
* Over 800,000 copies sold
IS THIS A POEM? (What makes a poem, and how YOU can write one)
Take a trip through different types of poetry—from free verse to rap. A wonderful teaching tool for administrators, educators, parents, and students. Poets include Darren Sardelli, Joshua Seigal, Liz Brownlee, Celia Warren, Andrea Shavick, Christina Rossetti, Brian Moses, & more!
Poems selected by Roger Stevens
Illustrator: Spike Gerre
Bloomsbury Education UK (2016)
ISBN: 978-1472920010
"This book explains what's what and gives you some brilliant tips to help you write a poem of your own."
DINOSAUR POEMS
Scholastic Poetry presents a dinosaur themed anthology of poems written by various authors including Darren Sardelli, Chrissie Gittins, Eric Ode, Roger Stevens, Paul Cookson, Celia Warren, Graham Denton, and more! Matched with a Teacher Resource Book that features workshop-style lessons based on different poetry types/genres.
Compiled by Paul Cookson
Illustrated by Sarah Nayler
Scholastic UK (2015)
ISBN # 978-1407158822
* The anthologies in this series are updated and revised versions of previously published titles, each with several brand new poems in them.
A CURIOUS CASE OF POETRY
Scholastic Literacy Place for the Early Years. Stimulate students' developing awareness of the rhythms and sounds of language, careful listening, and oral comprehension. English language arts.
Created by Scholastic
Cover by Jan Dolby
Scholastic Canada Ltd. (2015)
ISBN # 9781443032278
* Includes an audio CD with fluent readings of poems
A BAD CASE OF THE GIGGLES: Poems That Will Make You Laugh Out Loud
Hilarious laugh out loud poetry for children. Poems by Darren Sardelli, Eric Ode, Bill Dodds, Joyce Armor, Shirlee Curlee Bingham, Stan Lee Werlin, Robert Scotellaro & more!
Poems selected by Bruce Lansky
Illustrated by Stephen Carpenter
Meadowbrook Press (2014) * Updated Version
ISBN: 978-0881665345
* Over 350,000 copies sold