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Give your child the gift of imagination, laughter, and adventure - with the playful rhymes of Ida J. Lewenstein!
We've got a delightful collection of books for both kids and adults, Browse the shelves, add your favorites to the cart, or scroll down to read a quick description of each one.
Give your child the gift of imagination, laughter, and adventure - with the playful rhymes of Ida J. Lewenstein!
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Rhyming Books
Below is a partial list of rhyming books with ISBN #'s written by Ida J. Lewenstein. To learn more, contact 813-877-4665.
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A Sad Little DogWritten By: Ida J. Lewenstein
Illustrator: Colleen Sullivan This heartwarming tale follows a sad little dog who sits besides a wise old frog on a nearby log. The whimsical story explores the little dog's feelings of being too small to do much at all - especially when he compares himself to a big, impressive Great Dane. But with gentle guidance from the wise frog, he gegins to see the strengths that come from being small. By the end, the little dog's self-confidence blossoms, and he realizes that being small doesn't mean being less - it means having a place all his own. Readers Ages 5-8, Story Tellers, Parents, and Grandparents See How the Book Sounds to Music - click here! Sung by Music with Mar |
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The Weary ClockWritten By: Ida J. Lewenstein
Illustrator: Colleen Sullivan This is the rhyming tale of a weary old clock - tired of hearing the same old tick-tock. Fed up and frazzled by the endless ticking, the clock starts to crack! He complains to the other clocks, but they just keep on ticking away. So, he sets off on a whimsical journey through the neighborhood, determined to find a new sound. Eventually, he stumbles upon a boy tapping a stick along a fence - tick tick tick! It’s fresh, it’s fun, and it’s exactly what the clock has been searching for. Delighted, he ditches the old tick-tock and adopts his brand-new tick of stick. Readers Ages 5-8, Story Tellers, Parents, and Grandparents |
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Jump UpWritten By: Ida J. Lewenstein
Illustrator: Stephanie Richoll This rhyming storybook is perfect for little ones just starting to read! Kids are invited to jump, reach, and spin along with stars, the moon, and the sky - making reading a full-body adventure. With big, bold text and easy-to-follow pictures, it’s designed to keep young readers engaged and moving. Readers Ages 4-7, Story Tellers, Parents, and Grandparents |
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My Secret RocketWritten By: Ida J. Lewenstein
Illustrator: Stephanie Richoll This rhyming poem follows a curious boy as he experiments with a simple rubber band. He stretches it, pulls it, and shapes it into a rocket launcher, sparking a whirlwind of creativity. The story takes readers on a fun journey through all the clever things you can do with a humble rubber band - from storing it to imagining endless adventures. Readers Ages 4-7, Story Tellers, Parents, and Grandparents |
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Poor Old GoatWritten By: Ida J. Lewenstein
Illustrator: Andrea Klaban The original book in the series is a total audience participation party! It tells the tale of a poor old goat who takes a tumble into a moat - only problem is, he can’t swim or float! Kids and parents love belting out the catchy chorus together:"Poor Old Goat, Poor Old Goat, He Can’t Swim and He Can’t Float!" With a little help from friends, a boat, and a cozy coat, the rescue mission unfolds. The story ends happily as the goat is safely secured with a rope on a slope, free to graze without a worry in the world. Get ready for laughs, singing, and lots of fun! |
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Flights of FancyWritten By: Ida J. Lewenstein
Illustrator: Stephanie Richoll (Illustrations not available in this format) A small compilation of three poems: 'A Big Fat Rat', 'Ode to a Green Bean', and 'A Rock with a Lock'! Link to Poem |
Rhyming Poem Books
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Bird On My DomeWritten By: Ida J. Lewenstein
Illustrator: Colleen Sullivan Inspired by Jack Prelutsky, this rhyming poem follows a stork on a whimsical quest to find a nest. She flies around until she spots a boy with lots of hair - and decides his head will be the perfect new home! In this charming story, the boy and the bird learn to coexist in their unexpected friendship. Link To Poem |
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Where Would Be Without a Tree?Written By: Ida J. Lewenstein
Illustrator: Matt Willis Contains 5 poems all about the environment, picking up trash and being a good steward of the planet. Inspired by watching high school kids litter and trash parks with debris. |
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Little Green Men From MarsWritten By: Ida J. Richoll
Illustrator: Stephanie Richoll Two little green men from Mars are bored with life at home - so they blast off to see what other planets are like. By chance, they land on Earth… and they’re amazed by what they find. There’s nothing like this on Mars! Now the big question is: what will they tell everyone when they get back? |
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Rain...RainWritten By: Ida J. Lewenstein
Illustrator: Stephanie Richoll This rhyming poem helps children understand what a drought is all about. Inspired by the poet’s own experience during a drought in California. Link To Poem |
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A Little ChairWritten By: Ida J. Lewenstein
Illustrator: Colleen Sullivan This poem is about a little chair who feels envious of everything he sees outside the window - especially the children moving about. He dreams of moving around himself. Link To Poem |
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Footprints In The Sand
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God Also Made The Flea
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Goldilocks And The Bear
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I’ve taken the children’s poem, Goldilocks and the Three Bears, a step further, featuring an encounter between Goldi and a very romantic bear. Apparently, the encounter doesn’t end well for Goldi.
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If I Let It...
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This poem comes from the fact that I am quarantined in my room during the COVID-19 crisis.
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I Like To Rhyme
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As a child, I liked to write poems that rhymed, and I have continued to do so throughout my adulthood.
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I've Got Writer's Block
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Limericks
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Memory
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My Poems
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Jack Prelutsky is a famous writer of children’s poems. He was my inspiration for these two short poems, and also for “A Bird on my Dome”.
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Sky Visits Earth
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Sky Visits Earth is a story-poem for young children. In a flight-of-fancy, the story attaches human qualities to both Sky and Earth, suggesting the conversation that might take place between the two if Sky decides he wants to come down to visit Earth to take a look around, and how Earth might feel about such a prospect.
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It's Not Nice To Fool Mother Nature
The Poems I Write
ISBN#'s for Ida Lewenstein authored books can be found on Bookwire. https://www.bookwire.com/books/all?query=ida%20lewenstein&pn=1&ps=20
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All material is copy written and no unauthorized use of material is permitted. All rights reserved.