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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.
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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.
Whether participating fully in the National Poetry Month in April or compulsorily staging poetry as part of your class reading activity, here are some 30 of our favorite poetry books we gathered for kids in Pre-K grades. All of which can be used as guide text. Some of them consist of teaching tips and practices.
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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...
Apr 15, 2021 · A very popular anthology with a wide range of poems is The Random House Book of Poetry for Children, 572 Poems for Today’s Child, selected by Jack Prelutsky and illustrated by Arnold Lobel. Prelutsky also curated Read Aloud Rhymes for the Very Young, this time illustrated by Marc Brown.
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:
Apr 27, 2017 · 10 Books of Poetry and Rhyme. This collection of books is filled with bright and gorgeous poems, verses, and rhymes ready to sweep up readers and inspire their imaginations to soar.
