The true potency of needing to express one's unhappiness and the power of having someone else listen and help is a strong message for young readers. Like a favourite teacher or mentor, they may not be around forever, just for a short but meaningful time.
This collection of insightful and endearing poems explores what kids experience on the inside that cannot be seen from the outside. From topics that readers experience every day, like the agony of waiting for recess, to the monotony of homework, to things that aren't easy to talk about, like death and bullying, the poems are incredibly relatable.
An exuberant child celebrates being one year older, calling out body parts from head to toe that have grown since their last birthday. When you're young, every inch grown feels like a huge achievement. You're not just one year older, you're one year bigger, too. Spirited rhyming text and active illustrations highlight body parts and share the joy of celebrating a birthday. Written by veteran children's poet Kalli Dakos and illustrated by Luciana Navarro Powell's warm and expressive art, Happy Birthday, Belly Button! is a delightful picture book to read with toddlers and preschoolers growing up.