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Explore poetry books about art & creativity for children.
256 books
Wise Up! Wise Down!: a Poetic Conversation
John Agard, JonArno Lawson
For the curious child who loves asking 'why' and 'how,' this poetic dialogue explores the playful balance between being
Ages 10–14
Say Her Name
Zetta Elliott
For the child processing news of systemic injustice or seeking to honor the lives of Black women through a lens of both
Ages 10–18
Twimericks: The Book of Tongue-Twisting Limericks
Lou Brooks
For the child who loves a silly challenge, these tongue-twisting limericks turn reading into a playful, high-energy comp
Ages 7–12
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A-tisket, A-tasket
Ella Fitzgerald, Van Alexander
A dropped green and yellow basket leads to a rhythmic journey through the vibrant streets and musical sounds of 1930s Ha
Ages 3–7
Poetry Builders
Pucks, Clubs, and Baseball Gloves: Reading and Writing Sports Poems
Catherine Ipcizade, Blake A. Hoena, Matthew Loveridge, Mark Weakland
For the sports enthusiast who thinks they don't like poetry, this guide uses the excitement of the game to teach creativ
Ages 7–11
Winter Eyes Poems & Paintings
Douglas Florian
For families who love to observe the subtle magic of winter, this delightful collection of poems and paintings captures
Ages 4–8
If I Were Bigger Than Anyone and Other Poems
Candlewick Press Staff, Ronald L. McDonald
For the child who loves to wonder about their place in the world, these gentle poems turn concepts of size and space int
Ages 2–5
The Poem Forest
Carrie Fountain
For the child who dreams of making the world a greener place, this lyrical biography shows how one person's dedication c
Ages 6–10
Tap Dancing on the Roof: Sijo (Poems)
Linda Sue Park
Sijo poems use a specific rhythm and syllable count to build up a topic before hitting you with a sudden, funny, or iron
Ages 7–12
Flower Fairies #4
Flower Fairies of the Winter
Cicely Mary Barker
For the child who loves exploring the garden in winter. This classic collection uses whimsical verse and botanical art t
Ages 3–10
Bing Bang Boing
Douglas Florian
Over 150 ridiculous nonsense verses come to life with wacky illustrations that turn ordinary logic completely inside out
Ages 5–10
The Silly Book
Stuart E. Hample
For the child who loves to giggle at the nonsensical: this classic collection uses wordplay and absurd humor to celebrat
Ages 4–8
Remember the Bridge: Poems of a People
Carole Boston Weatherford
Archival images and twenty-nine original poems map 400 years of the African American journey, honoring the heroes who bu
Ages 10–18
My Thoughts Are Clouds: Poems for Mindfulness
Georgia Heard
Whimsical poems and illustrations provide a peaceful introduction to deep breathing and staying present, helping little
Ages 6–10
Voice of Freedom: Fannie Lou Hamer, Spirit of the Civil Rights Movement
Carole Boston Weatherford
For the child learning how one person's voice can change the world, this biography celebrates the courage to stand up ag
Ages 9–12
In My Mother's House
Ann Nolan Clark
A young Tewa boy shares the rhythmic beauty of his people’s communal spirit, from the work they do together to the homes
Ages 5–9
To Everything
Bob Barner
For children navigating life's big changes, this rhythmic book uses vibrant collage art to explain that every feeling an
Ages 4–8
The Man from the Land of Fandango
Margaret Mahy
A mysterious, bouncing man who only appears once every five hundred years arrives to juggle and dance through these rhyt
Ages 4–8
Make a Joyful Sound: Poems for Children by African-American Poets
Debby Slier
The voices of Langston Hughes, Nikki Giovanni, and Gwendolyn Brooks fill these pages with rhythm, humor, and inspiration
Ages 5–12
Seeds of Change
Nina Laden
For the child learning how small acts of kindness and care can grow into a better world. This lyrical story uses gardeni
Ages 4–8
We Sing the City
Mary Beth Lundgren
For children discovering the rhythm of their own neighborhoods, this poetic celebration honors the vibrant sights, sound
Ages 4–8
Bird Watch
Jane Yolen
Rhythmic verses capture the secret lives and daily flutters of various birds as they soar, perch, and play in the wild.
Ages 6–10
Spotting Books #1
The Odd One Out
Britta Teckentrup
For the curious toddler building focus and observation skills, this vibrant game of hide and seek celebrates the beauty
Ages 2–5
I Am the Dog I Am the Cat
Donald Hall
A curious dog and a clever cat trade perspectives as they explain exactly what makes their own lives so wonderful and un
Ages 4–8
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