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- Where the Sidewalk Ends. When I was a Montessori teacher, at the end of the school day, at the last circle time before it was time to go home, I would read poetry to the children.
- Here's a Little Poem: A Very First Book of Poetry. Here’s a Little Poem: A Very First Book of Poetry. We first checked this book out of the library about a year ago, when Annie was two-and-a-half.
- Sing a Song of Seasons: A Nature Poem for Each Day of the Year. We first checked this book out of the library about a year ago.
- Read-Aloud Rhymes For the Very Young. Read-Aloud Rhymes for the Very Young. This collection of poetry for children is a newer find for me. The collection is by Jack Prelutsky and features classic nursery rhymes and children’s poets.
- Sing songs. The first thing I always taught my students is that if they like music, then they like poetry. “WHAT?” they would exclaim. Take away the notes in a song, and what do you have left?
- Introduce nursery rhymes. Nursery rhymes are simple poems that make a great first introduction to the genre. They provide a great opportunity to talk about rhyming words, and kids can learn and recite the rhymes with you so they get a feel for the rhythm of poetry.
- Have a poetry party. I first stumbled across the idea of a poetry tea party a year or so ago here. I thought it sounded like fun, so one day I got out my old tea set from when I was a child and showed it to Little Man.
- Draw pictures. We live in a visual world. Young kids especially depend on pictures to help them make sense of the world around them. Drawing what they learn is a great way to help kids visualize what they are reading (or listening to), and it increases their comprehension.
10 of the Best Poetry Books for Kids of All Ages. Introducing children to poetry is a wonderful way to get them learning new words and rhymes. Both reading and writing poetry can help children explore their creativity and imagination! Here are some of the bestselling and favorite poetry books for kids to get started:
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- If I Was the Sunshine. Written by Julie Fogliano. Illustrated by Loren Long. Publisher’s Synopsis: A breathtaking picture book about the relationships we share from New York Times bestselling storytellers Julie Fogliano and Loren Long in the tradition of The Runaway Bunny and Guess How Much I Love You.
- Thinker: My Puppy Poet and Me. Written by Eloise Greenfield. Illustrated by Ehsan Abdollahi. Publisher’s Synopsis: A new collection of poetry for kids from Coretta Scott King Book Award winner Eloise Greenfield!
- The Stuff of Stars. Written by Marion Dane Bauer. Illustrated by Ekua Holmes. Publisher’s Synopsis: The 2019 Coretta Scott King Illustrator Award Winner! In an astonishing unfurling of our universe, Newbery Honor winner Marion Dane Bauer and Caldecott Honor winner Ekua Holmes celebrate the birth of every child.
- Fly With Me: A Celebration of Birds through Pictures, Poems, and Stories. Written by Jane Yolen and Heidi Stemple. Publisher’s Synopsis: Enchanting stories, lyrical poems, stunning photography, and fascinating science fill the pages of this treasury celebrating the amazing world of birds.
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I was never a lover of poetry until I discovered Robert Frost and his “Two roads diverged in a yellow wood…” in ninth grade. I adored that poem so much that I memorized it and carried it with me through college where I discovered more wonderful works. Poets such as Emily Dickinson, Robert Loius Stevenson, and Walt Witman left their poetic marks on ...
Firefly July: A Year of Very Short Poems by Paul B. Janeczko – This book is bright and cheerful. Plus, it offers 36 short poemsto coincide with the different seasons of the year. Wet Cement: A Mix of Concrete Poems by Bob Raczka – Poems in the shape of what the poem is about! This is a playful and imaginative book that will help young readers to un...
Eric Carle’s Dragons, Dragons by Eric Carle – Celebrate mythology and legends with beautiful illustrations and poetry with this gorgeous picture book. It’s not just for little kids, I promise! The Random House Book of Poetry for Children by Jack Prelutsky – Poems selected by the first Children’s Poet Laureate, this is a beautiful collection of poet...
Laura Ingalls Wilder’s Fairy Poems by Laura Ingalls Wilder – This book is a must for any Laura Ingalls and Little House on the Praire fans! My daughter is a huge fan. Laura shares the fanciful world of fairies in this collection of fairy poems. The Maine Coon’s Haiku: And Other Poems for Cat Lovers by Michael J. Rosen – A haiku collection for cat l...
May 6, 2021 · This list of poetry books for kids is full of funny poems, silly rhymes, and poems written by famous poets. Whether your kids are experienced with poetry or new to the genre, they will find something they like here!
Jan 30, 2021 · Here's a list of nine children's poetry collections that promise a memorable and thought-provoking experience for kids of any age.
