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- Daniel Finds a Poem by Micha Archer. When Daniel sees a sign for “Poetry in the Park,” he asks, “What is poetry?” His experiences provide an answer, lots of sample poetic lines, and a great entry point into writing poetry for young students.
- The Jackie Morris Book of Classic Nursery Rhymes by Jackie Morris. Share all the traditional nursery rhymes you remember from childhood with your young students with this beautifully-illustrated treasury.
- One Leaf Rides the Wind by Celeste Mannis. Eleven poems set in the tranquility of a Japanese garden. This counting book introduces the haiku form of poetry to young readers.
- A New Green Day by Antoinette Portis. Each turn of a page reveals the subject of a short but powerful verse about an item in nature. Lots of inspiration for students to write their own poems about nature in the same format.
- Poetry Books For Babies and Toddlers
- Poetry Books For Elementary School
- Poetry Books For Middle School
Wee Rhymes: Baby’s First Poetry Book by Jane Yolen, Illustrated by Jane Dyer
“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 bed…and always, always, time for love. This joyous collection of more than fifty original poems and rhymes is divided into sections that celebrate each part of a young child’s daily routine. An anthology of new and favorite rhymes accompanied by gentle, evocative illustrations is a perfect gift for showers and a must-have addition to any chil...
My Village: Rhymes from Around the World Edited by Danielle Wright, Illustrated by Mique Moriuchi
“My Village is a beautiful collection featuring nursery rhymes and verses from around the world: New Zealand, China, Australia, Norway, Ireland, Tonga, Jamaica, Japan, Zimbabwe, Fiji, Indonesia, Denmark, Iran, Germany, Samoa, Switzerland, Russia, Brazil, France, Holland, Iceland, and India. Readers delight in quirky, touching, and funny verses from the 22 different countries, brought vividly to life by the appealingly fresh artwork from exciting young illustrator Mique Moriuchi, who captures...
Poetree by Shuana LaVoy Reynolds, Illustrated by Shahrzad Maydani
“A girl writes a poem to a tree, but then is surprised when the tree writes back in this wondrous and warm picture book about friendship, nature, and the power of poetry. The snow has melted, the buttercups are blooming, and Sylvia celebrates winter’s end by writing a poem. She ties her poem to a birch tree, hoping that it doesn’t count as littering if it makes the world more beautiful. But when she returns, a new poem is waiting for her. Could the tree really be writing back? Sylvia decides...
Life Doesn’t Frighten Me by Maya Angelou, Illustrated by Jean-Michel Basquiat
“Shadows on the wall Noises down the hall Life doesn’t frighten me at all Maya Angelou’s brave, defiant poem celebrates the courage within each of us, young and old. From the scary thought of panthers in the park to the unsettling scene of a new classroom, fearsome images are summoned and dispelled by the power of faith in ourselves. Angelou’s strong words are matched by the daring vision of artist Jean-Michel Basquiat, whose childlike style reveals the powerful emotions and fanciful imaginin...
Knock at a Star: A Child’s Introduction to Poetry Edited By X.J. Kennedy And Dorothy M. Kennedy, Illustrated By Karen Lee Baker
“The perfect classic anthology of poetry for today’s young readers. A classic poetry anthology, Knock at a Star contains lively, interesting poems from the most beloved writers and poets of our time, past and present, including Langston Hughes, Emily Dickinson, Jack Prelutsky, Mary Ann Hoberman, and more! This anthology contains special kinds of poetry, such as haikus, songs, and limerick, and discusses with the reader what poems can do: make you laugh, send messages, and teach you about imag...
The Last-Place Sports Poems of Jeremy Bloom: A Collection of Poems About Winning, Losing, and Being a Good Sport (Sometimes) by Gordon Korman and Bernice Korman
Enduring a second year with the poetry teacher who gave him a D minus, reluctant Jeremy Bloom hopes to earn a better grade by writing sports poetry and finds the task more enjoyable than he anticipated.
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- Shape Poems. Wet Cement A Mix of Concrete Poems by Bob Raczka. Shape poems paint a picture on the page — and these do an amazing job. The Hanger shape poem is shaped like a hanger; dominoes are shaped just like falling dominoes with fun texts about pushing single file down the row.
- Short Poems. Here’s a Little Poem collected by Jane Yolen, illustrated by Polly Dunbar. Start your kids early with these 60 short poems about and for toddlers.
- Rhyming Poetry Books. I’ve Lost My Hippopotamus by Jack Prelutsky, illustrated by Jackie Urbanovic. Kids love these hilarious poems! Where the Sidewalk Ends by Shel Silverstein.
- Free Verse Poems for Kids. Sweet Dreamers by Isabelle Simler. Each evocative poem captures an animal sleeping and dreaming, giving us imagery that transports us to those sleepy moments.
- A book of haikus for kids. 'One Leaf Rides The Wind' written by Celeste Mannis, illustrated by Susan Kathleen Hartung. Amazon. Follow along with a young girl as she makes her way through a lush Japanese garden.
- A classic kids’ poetry book. 'Where The Sidewalk Ends' written & illustrated by Shel Silverstein. Amazon. You’re probably familiar with Shel Silverstein (he wrote the tearjerker that is The Giving Tree), but if not, prepare to be amazed.
- A poetry book about nature for kids ages 3-7. 'A New Green Day' written & illustrated by Antoinette Portis. Amazon. This evocative poetry book for kids walks readers through a summer day outside.
- A poetry book for kids that celebrates brown skin. 'Tan to Tamarind: Poems About the Color Brown' by Malathi Michelle Iyengar, illustrated by Jamel Akib.
Apr 2, 2024 · Short lines of poetry, mostly blank verse, flow down picture book pages to terse explanations. Simple, digitally created scenes often include children, sometimes with a local animal. Softly shaded sweeps of sky and curving lines swirling everywhere show the wind’s direction.
Apr 30, 2019 · Whether you are searching for a collection of inspiring poems, a sweet rhyming picture book, or an outstanding novel written in verse … this is the list for you! We’ve included the publisher’s synopsis with each book so you can learn a little about each title.
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