Alamosa Public Library

A collection of tongue twisters that is an amusing exercise for beginning readers.

A collection of humorous poems about mammals such as the tiger, gorilla, and rhebok.

In this hilarious collection of poems, comedian Jeff Foxworthy creates a neighborhood filled with fun, family, friends, and more. Here you'll meet Cousin Lizzy, Uncle Ed and Aunt Foo Foo, cows with horns that don't go beep, dads in sweaters, also sheep. From the thrill of flying to the imaginary planet Woosocket to bonding with a friend over a shared hatred of spinach, these poems capture the very essence of being a kid.--From publisher description....

Mr. Willowby's Christmas tree was so big and tall that it couldn't stand up straight in Mr. Willowby's parlor. These verses tell how Mr. Willowby solved this problem and how Barnaby Bear, Frisky Fox and the other forest animals come to share Mr. Willowby's Christmas.

Includes poems collected by Bill Martin Jr. with illustrations by various artists. This collection is grouped by theme, such as animals, nature, feelings, school, family, and nonsense.

Presents a collection of whimsical animal poems that describe eccentric animal behaviors, complemented by collage illustrations.

The Sufi mystic Rumi's best-loved poems and stories are now restored to their authentic setting as delightful teaching tales, illustrated with exquisitely inspiring Sufi and Islamic art. 150 illustrations & photos.

This collection of Aesop's fables includes both beloved tales such as "The Ant and the Grasshopper" and "The Lion and the Mouse," as well as less familiar but equally charming stories like "The Peacock and the Crane."

"In "A Thousand mornings", Mary Oliver returns to the imagery that has come to define her lifes work, transporting us to the marshland and coastline of her beloved home, Provincetown, Massachusetts. In these pages, Oliver shares the wonder of dawn, the grace of animals, and the transformative power of attention. Whether studying the leaves of a tree or mourning her adored dog, Percy, she is ever patient in her observations and open to the teachings...

Anything goes on Silly Street. There's a flying squirrel circus, pink elephant races, and even a pony that eats fried baloney. At the candy booth you can buy gummy yum noodles and rainbow jaw busters. At the hat store you can purchase a helmet, a tiara, or a halo, if you happen to be an angel.