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Updated April 20, 2023
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A poem is a firefly
Ghigna, Charles
Paper Book
Father Goose®, author Charles Ghigna, 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 friendly woodland animals as they ponder...
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Coretta Scott
Shange, Ntozake.
Paper Book
Multiple starred reviews greeted this amazing collaboration between Ntozake Shange and Kadir Nelson. As Booklist put it: "Poet and painter have joined forces to offer an indelible, emotional expression of the strength, beauty, and joy of one woman's character." ...
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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...
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I am odd, I am new
Giroux, Benjamin
Paper Book
"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." Step into the world of Benjamin Giroux, a 10-year-old boy with autism, as he invites readers to see life from his perspective. In this picture book, Benjamin's poem, which he...
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R is for rhyme : a poetry alphabet
Young, Judy.
Ebook
Bring the magic of poetry to life with R is for Rhyme: A Poetry Alphabet. From acrostics and ballads to meter and metaphor, author and poet Judy Young has written a delightful collection of poems to illustrate poetic tools, terms and techniques. Each term or technique is demonstrated in an...
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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,...
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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...
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Poems from when we were very young
Milne, A. A.
Paper Book
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 whimsical celebration of childhood, Milne wrote the collection for his three-year-old son, and the poems have been read and sung...
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Kiyoshi's walk
Karlins, Mark
Paper Book
After Kiyoshi watches his grandfather, Eto, compose his delicate haiku, he wonders out loud: 'Where do poems come from?' His grandfather answers by taking him on a walk through their city, where they see a cat perched on a hill of oranges; hear the fluttering of wings; imagine what's behind a tall...
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How to write poetry
Janeczko, Paul B.
Paper Book
Provides practical advice with checklists on the art of writing poetry.
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Little bird's day
Morgan, Sally
Paper Book
★ "Pairing a lilting text and culturally resonant illustrations, this striking work soars." --Kirkus Reviews, Starred Review ★ "From two Indigenous creators, this gorgeous glimpse at the land Down Under will have broad appeal." --Horn Book, Starred Review A joyful,...
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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...
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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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