The Tamarindo puppy and other poems

Literature & Fiction

Pomerantz, Charlotte

Poetry

Greenwillow Books

The landlady, landlord, cat, trap, and cheese all take credit for catching the long-tailed rat who is really the only one who knows the truth of the matter.

The ballad of the long-tailed rat

Macmillan

The Piggy in the Puddle

A determined little piggy absolutely refuses to leave her mud puddle in this rollicking book by Charlotte Pomerantz and James Marshall! See the piggy, See the puddle, See the muddy little puddle. See the piggy in the middle Of the muddy little puddle. Charlotte Pomerantz’s tongue-twisting nonsense verse—made even more hilarious by James Marshall’s illustrations—is sure to delight both children and adults.

Children's Books

Animals

Simon Schuster Books for Young Readers

Retells in rhyme the story of how Noah and his family built the ark and saved the animals from the Great Flood.

Noah's and Namah's ark

HOLT. RINEHART AND WINSTON

Can you find him?Chant it, sing it, act it, or just simply read it aloud. Whatever you do, you're in for a good time with Where's the Bear? Words and pictures combine to make a mini drama with maximum appeal! This longtime favorite is available in board book format for the first time.

Where's the Bear? Board Book

Marisol, who lives in Puerto Rico, wants a dog very much but her grandfather will not let her have one, until a skinny mutt wins him over.

The Outside Dog (An I Can Read Book)

Harpercollins Childrens Books

I Can Read Books are widely recognized as the premier line of beginning readers. Inaugurated with Else Holmelund Minarik'S LITTLE BEAR, illustrated by Maurice Sendak, the series has grown to over 200 titles that include mysteries, adventure stories, poetry, historical fiction, and humor. Featuring the finest authors and illustrators, I Can Read Books introduce children to the joy of reading independently.

Harpercollins

Rose has a cold. And while Mother tucks her in for a nap, she tells Rose about growing up in Jamaica. She describes how she clickety clacked to school on mango heels and made a rag doll because she couldn't afford a store–bought chalk doll. And Rose knows she'll feel much better once she makes her own rag doll, too.
 Ages 5+

The Chalk Doll

From acclaimed author Charlotte Pomerantz comes this sweet, compassionate story with universal appeal about a little girl's longing for a pet.
Grandfather never lets Marisol even pet stray dogs, but when she finds Pancho sitting outside their house in the hills of Puerto Rico, she is determined to keep him. Grandfather worries about fleas and ticks. But Marisol persuades him to feed the dog leftovers from dinner. Can she convince him to give this outside dog a home? 
This Level 3 I Can Read book is geared for kids who read on their own but still need a little help. Set in Puerto Rico, the story contains several Spanish vocabulary words, and a glossary of definitions and pronunciations.

The Outside Dog (I Can Read Level 3)

A group of townspeople go looking for a bear. The book may be used for choral speaking.

Where's the Bear?

BARTON, BYRON

Puffin Books

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Books by Pomerantz, Charlotte

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The Tamarindo puppy and other poems

The ballad of the long-tailed rat

The Piggy in the Puddle

Noah's and Namah's ark

Where's the Bear? Board Book

The Outside Dog (An I Can Read Book)

The Outside Dog (An I Can Read Book)

The Chalk Doll

The Outside Dog (I Can Read Level 3)

Where's the Bear?