Growing Through Poems: Poems and Pictures SeriesA Children's Poetry Series by James R. Thomas Growing Through Poems: Poems and Pictures is a gentle poetry series for young children, celebrating love, laughter, and the small moments that make childhood shine. Written especially for little listeners and early readers, these poems highlight the sparks of wonder that grow within every child-hope, kindness, courage, comfort, and imagination.Each book features sixteen short poems paired with bright, painterly illustrations designed to bring warmth, reassurance, and joy. These collections are perfect for bedtime, quiet moments, and shared reading, offering soft emotional guidance without instruction or a lesson.Books in the Series Tomorrow's Hug - Love, Family, and Bedtime ComfortThe Giggle Train - Laughter, Friendship, and ImaginationPocketful of Sunshine - Gratitude, Optimism, and KindnessThe Rainbow Bench - Friendship, Inclusion, and EmpathyStars in My Jar - Wonder, Curiosity, and Nighttime DreamsWhispering Trees - Nature, Calm, and MindfulnessWhen My Heart Feels Big - Emotions, Growth, and Self-UnderstandingThe Moon's Goodnight Kiss - Dreams, Imagination, and Comfort Each gentle collection helps children grow through rhythm, rhyme, and wonder. BOOK 2 - The Giggle Train Theme: Laughter, friendship, and imagination Description: A warm collection of bedtime poems celebrating love, laughter, and the little moments that make childhood shine. All aboard the Giggle Train! A joyful set of poems that chug through silly moments, happy surprises, and the magic of play. Perfect for children reading poems for the first time-each rhyme opens the door to wonder, imagination, and joy.