Beastly Verse

Thirty-fifth anniversary edition of John Ciardi's first book of poetry for children; newly illustrated.

A caterpillar makes his way slowly to the branch of a tree and undergoes a transformation.

A collection of humorous poetry about naughty, ill-mannered, even cruel, boys and girls.

A little girl reflects on the activities of a mouse living in a secluded area of her house.

Ten animal fables in verse which, like a modern Aesop's Fables, can be enjoyed by young and old alike.

There's A Beast in My Belly is a humorous, yet probing, story about a little girl and all of the mysterious stuff that goes on inside of her and all of the feelings she has. Some of these are uneasy and dark, of course. By discovering a beast in her belly, she cleverly relies on humor to explore her fears, both on her own and with others. This story is told by a master storyteller, whose every word is brought to life by the expressive charm and humor of the illustrations. Grzegorz Kasdepke is one of the most popular and highly awarded contemporary Polish writers for children and the author of more than thirty titles for young readers. Tomasz Kozlowski is a highly talented and well regarded Polish illustrator and graphic designer.

Gorgeously illustrated in a large-format album with two gatefolds and a stunning foldout of a jungle at war,The Tiger Who Would Be King is as entertaining as it is wise, as wry as it is passionate. Yoon's humorous images support this beautifully written text with wit and insight, playing up the comic elements, while showing the pathos as well.