Families who loved My Hippo Has the Hiccups: And Other Poems I Totally Made Up by Kenn Nesbitt often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
Reach for this book when your child is feeling bogged down by academic pressure or needs a spark to rediscover the joy of language. This collection is a masterclass in silliness, featuring over 100 poems about everything from backward-growing hair to breakfast-eating dinosaurs. It addresses common childhood experiences like school boredom and social awkwardness through a lens of absurd humor, helping children process everyday stressors with a laugh. While the tone is consistently lighthearted, the book is an excellent tool for vocabulary building and phonological awareness. It is perfectly suited for children ages 6 to 11, offering a low-pressure way to engage with poetry. Parents will appreciate how these bite-sized poems can turn a quick bedtime read into a shared moment of hilarity and connection.
