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Explore poetry books about adventure for children.
41 books
The Owl and the Pussycat
Edward Lear
Sail away for a year and a day with a romantic owl and a elegant cat as they search for the perfect ring to seal their w
Ages 3–7
The Diverting History of John Gilpin
William Cowper
A draper named John Gilpin loses control of his horse in this classic comic ballad filled with Victorian humor and high-
Ages 5–10
Guyku: A Year of Haiku for Boys
Bob Raczka
For the child who finds magic in simple moments like climbing trees or skipping stones, this collection of haiku celebra
Ages 4–8
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The Sea, Ships, and Sailors
William Cole
For the young explorer captivated by the mysteries of the deep, this collection of rhythmic sea shanties and classic mar
Ages 10–16
The Sign Painter
Allen Say
For the child who wonders if they can follow their creative dreams. Discover the quiet tension between making a living a
Ages 7–12
A My Name Is Alice
Jane Bayer
This rhythmic jump-rope ditty bounces through the alphabet with a colorful parade of animals from every corner of the gl
Ages 3–7
Ice Cream Dream
Dee Smith
For the child who loves to daydream about treats, this rhyming adventure fuels a sense of wonder through a magical world
Ages 3–7
If I Could . . . A Story of Love and Imagination
Matt Zurbo
For the child who needs a reminder that they are loved in every way, this poetic journey celebrates a guardian's promise
Ages 3–6
Meet the Universe #1
I'm a Black Hole
Eve M. Vavagiakis
For the curious explorer mesmerized by the night sky, this rhyming journey makes the mind-bending science of black holes
Ages 4–8
Wherever You Go
Pat Zietlow Miller
A wandering rabbit hops past mountain peaks and through busy cities, finding that every winding road eventually leads ba
Ages 4–8
Muse Squad #1
The Mystery of the Tenth
Chantel Acevedo
A Cuban American girl discovers she is a muse of Greek legend and must harness her ancient powers to help a friend desti
Ages 8–12
Bedtime Story #2
Girl and Unicorn
Alex Fabler
A wise unicorn guides a curious girl through a magical world to answer her biggest questions about life in this tender,
Ages 4–8
Over the Moon
Natalie Lloyd
In a world where starlight was once woven into cloth, twelve-year-old Mallie enters a dangerous flying horse competition
Ages 8–12
What the Road Said
Cleo Wade
Life is full of winding paths and confusing turns, but a little kindness and curiosity help make every wrong way part of
Ages 4–8
I'm a Jolly Farmer
Julie Lacome
With a patient dog by her side, a girl transforms into a farmer, a princess, and a deep-sea diver through the magic of i
Ages 2–5
Wish You Were Here (And I Wasn't)
Colin McNaughton
Funny rhymes capture the chaos of family trips, from the endless wait of the car ride to the spooky sights of Transylvan
Ages 6–10
Usborne Rhyming Stories
Wallop and Whizz and the Bottle of Fizz
Philip Hawthorn
Total magical mayhem erupts when two wizards brew up a batch of everlasting Fizz that refuses to stop bubbling.
Ages 6–9
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