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- House Arrest by K.A. Holt. REALISTIC. This is a heartwarming story about a brave boy in a challenging situation. Timothy is under house arrest for the next year, living with a brother who needs constant medical care, and feeling big feelings about his life’s changes.
- Love That Dog by Sharon Creech. REALISTIC. One of my favorite middle-grade books EVER, this book brilliantly captures a young boy’s disinterest in writing poetry which gradually shifts with the help of an excellent teacher.
- The Crossover by Kwame Alexander. REALISTIC. Basketball player and twin Josh narrates his life in quarters, just like the game he plays. He writes about missing his twin, Jordan, who is distant now that he has a girlfriend, about getting in trouble when he hits Jordan in the face with a basketball, and about watching his father as his father’s heart fails.
- Booked by Kwame Alexander. REALISTIC. I’m AMAZED at how skillfully Alexander writes about the teenage human condition — he just gets it! 12-year-old Nick struggles with his parent’s separation, a school bully, and the awkwardness of a first crush.
Feb 3, 2017 · For classic nursery rhymes, check out our pick of the best children’s nursery rhymes in a separate post. 1. Lewis Carroll, ‘ Jabberwocky ’. ‘Twas brillig, and the slithy toves. Did gyre and gimble in the wabe: All mimsy were the borogoves, And the mome raths outgrabe. ‘Beware the Jabberwock, my son! The jaws that bite, the claws that ...
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Mar 22, 2024 · Force of Nature. By Ann E. Burg (Author), Ms. Sophie Blackall (Illustrator) Published: March 5, 2024. This verse novel is inspired by the life of Rachel Carson and presents a well detailed account of her childhood, passion for nature, and love for her mother. It also features art by Sophie Blackall.
- Little Cat’s Luck. by Marion Dane Bauer, illustrated by Jennifer A. Bell. Amazon. Barnes & Noble. Bookshop. Target. Walmart. Bauer plays with the words on the page in this verse novel the way a cat might play with a falling leaf.
- Like Pickle Juice on a Cookie. by Julie Sternberg, illustrated by Matthew Cordell. Amazon. Barnes & Noble. Bookshop. Target. Walmart. Eight-year-old Eleanor is coping with the loss of Bibi, her beloved nanny who’s taken a new position, and the challenges of learning to let someone new into her life.
- Zorgamazoo. by Robert Paul Weston, illustrated by Victor Rivas Villa. Available from: Amazon. Barnes & Noble. Bookshop. Target. Walmart. There are splendid rhymes in this book,
- Moo. by Sharon Creech. Amazon. Barnes & Noble. Bookshop. Target. Walmart. Newbery winner and author of several verse novels, Creech uses cows and art to tell the story of siblings who have their lives uprooted and make a meaningful connection with an elderly neighbor.
May 20, 2022 · Here, school librarian Alison King explains why everyone should read verse novels, and recommends her top picks for 8-12 year olds. Interview by Tuva Kahrs, Children's Editor. 1 The Crossover Kwame Alexander, Dawud Anyabwile (illustrator) 2 Other Words for Home by Jasmine Warga. 3 The Deepest Breath by Meg Grehan.
Apr 4, 2022 · The NCTE Excellence in Children’s Poetry Award Committee recognizes 21 exceptional books of poetry and nine novels in verse as 2022 Notable Books. Read and evaluated by each member of the committee, these books published in 2021 are notable for their use of language, poetic devices, and their application to children ages three to 13.
Jun 29, 2023 · Stateside Kwame Alexander is a poet, children's book author, playwright, producer, public speaker, performer, and winner of the Newbery Medal for his novel-in-verse, The Crossover. He is a master of the form, using sophisticated poetic devices throughout each of his novels to propel the story and engage even the most reluctant reader.
