Kids Poetry

Updated April 20, 2023
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A poem is a firefly
Ghigna, Charles
Paper Book
Award-winning children's book author Charles Ghigna (aka Father Goose®) introduces poetry to children through the eyes of an adorable bear, his woodland friends, and a bright little firefly. What is a poem? A poem can be many things. In this sweet forest setting join a group of...
A beautiful day in the neighborhood : the poetry of Mister Rogers
Rogers, Fred
Paper Book
TheNew York TimesBest Seller For the first time ever, 75 beloved songs fromMisterRogers' NeighborhoodandThe Children's Cornerare collected in this charmingly illustrated treasury, sure to be cherished by generations of children as well as the millions of...
I am odd, I am new
Giroux, Benjamin
Paper Book
View the world through the eyes of a 10-year old boy with autism and a poem he wrote for a school assignment Foreword by the National Autism Association "I am odd, I am new. I wonder if you are too. I hear voices in the air. I see you don't, and that's not fair." ...
All welcome here
Preller, James
Paper Book
With gorgeous multimedia paintings-and-collages by acclaimed artist Mary GrandPre, James Preller's All Welcome Here promises to be an evergreen gift picture book for children about to take the big leap into their first days of school. The bus door swishes Open,...
Wee rhymes : baby's first poetry book
Yolen, Jane.
Paper Book
A favorite author and artist create an endearing collection of new and favorite illustrated rhymes and poems ideal for sharing. A baby's day is full of meaningful moments: Time for cuddles, time for play, time for games, time for a nap, time for dinner, time for a bath, time for...
Poems from when we were very young
Milne, A. A.
Paper Book
A contemporary master of the nursery tale brings her unique imagination to a beloved classic. First published in 1924--two years before Winnie-the-Pooh--A. A. Milne's When We Were Very Young is among the most familiar and cherished works in children's literature. A...
How to write poetry
Janeczko, Paul B.
Paper Book
Provides practical advice with checklists on the art of writing poetry.
Little bird's day
Morgan, Sally
Paper Book
A simple, universal story of a day in the life of Little Bird as she sings the world alive, flies with Cloud, travels with Wind, nestles with Moon and dreams of flying among the stars. Sally Morgan's beautiful words and Johnny Warrkatja Malibirr's sensitive artwork combine to make this a beautiful,...
Tiger, tiger, burning bright!
Waters, Fiona
Paper Book
A lavishly illustrated collection of 366 animal poems--one for every day of the year! The perfect book for children (and grown-ups!) to share at the beginning or end of the day. Tiger, Tiger, Burning Bright! is a lavishly illustrated collection of 366 animal poems--one for...
The Kingfisher book of children's poetry
Rosen, Michael
Paper Book
This collection is an ideal introduction to the joys of poetry. Deliberately wide-ranging, all the poems have been specially chosen for their accessibility to young children, to stimulate their imagination and to encourage a delight in poetry.'
Classic poetry : an illustrated collection
Rosen, Michael
Paper Book
A collection of over 80 poems written in an English language, representing 40 poets of British, American or Australian origin. Each poet's contribution is accompanied by a brief biographical sketch, outlining some of the main qualities of his or her writing.
And we rise : the Civil Rights Movement in poems
Martin, Erica
Paper Book
*"A powerful, necessary book." SLJ, starred review A powerful, impactful, eye-opening journey that explores through the Civil Rights Movement in 1950s-1960s America in spare and evocative verse, with historical photos interspersed throughout. In stunning verse...

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