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Art & Creativity Poetry

Explore poetry books about art & creativity for children.

247 books

Cover of What if?

Evelyn Mitchell

For the child whose mind is always wandering into 'what if' scenarios, this gentle collection of poetry nurtures curiosi

Cover of The Hips on the Drag Queen Go Swish, Swish, Swish

Drag Queen Story Hour

The Hips on the Drag Queen Go Swish, Swish, Swish

Lil Miss Hot Mess

For the child who loves to dress up and dance, this vibrant sing-along celebrates the joy of being yourself and the magi

Cover of Knocking on Windows

Knocking on Windows

Jeannine Atkins

Reeling from a heavy trauma, a young writer finds the courage to speak back to the world through letter-poems addressed

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Cover of Will Moses' Mother Goose

Will Moses' Mother Goose

Will Moses

Timeless Mother Goose verses come to life through the cozy and detailed lens of traditional American folk art paintings.

Ages 1–5

Cover of This Place I Know: Poems of Comfort

This Place I Know: Poems of Comfort

These gentle poems offer a quiet space for reflection and healing after the difficult events of September 11.

Cover of Jazz A-B-Z

Wynton Marsalis

Experience the rhythm of jazz through 26 poetic tributes to musical legends, helping older children appreciate artistic

Cover of Book of Christmas

Ernest Nister's Antique Moving Picture Books

Book of Christmas

Victorian poetry and magical revolving pictures bring a nineteenth-century Christmas to life in this nostalgic holiday k

Cover of If I Could Choose a Best Day: Poems of Possibility

If I Could Choose a Best Day: Poems of Possibility

Charles Waters, Irene Latham

For children who need help seeing the magic in ordinary life, this collection explores how 'best days' come in many form

Cover of A Helpful Alphabet of Friendly Objects

A Helpful Alphabet of Friendly Objects

Everyday household items turn into poetic surprises in this alphabet book featuring real-life photographs and clever rhy

Cover of Jackson the Dog and the Missing Masterpieces

Jackson the Dog and the Missing Masterpieces

For the young problem-solver who loves to play detective and needs a confidence boost in their own cleverness.

Cover of Who Was Walt Whitman?

Who Was Walt Whitman?

Kirsten Anderson

Follow a New York printer's journey across a divided nation as he uses his unique, rule-breaking poetry to celebrate the

Cover of Black Boy, Rise

Black Boy, Rise

A soul-stirring anthem for Black boys that celebrates their heritage, creative power, and the brilliant future they carr

Cover of My People

Langston Hughes

Lyrical poetry and sepia-toned photography celebrate the soul, beauty, and daily life of Black Americans in this moving

Cover of A Foot in the Mouth: Poems to Speak Aloud

A Foot in the Mouth: Poems to Speak Aloud

Paul B. Janeczko

For the child who loves the spotlight or the classroom that needs a spark of joy, this anthology turns reading into a rh

Cover of Stone Bench in an Empty Park

Stone Bench in an Empty Park

Paul B. Janeczko

Haiku and photography work together to reveal the quiet beauty and natural wonders hidden within the bustling landscape

Cover of Street Talk

Ann Warren Turner

The concrete jungle comes alive through rhythmic verses that capture the unique energy, sounds, and daily sights of livi

Cover of Boshblobberbosh: Runcible Poems for Mr. Lear

Boshblobberbosh: Runcible Poems for Mr. Lear

J. Patrick Lewis

For the child who feels like an outsider or loves the delightful silliness of made-up words. Explore the life of the man

Cover of The Stuff of Stars

The Stuff of Stars

Marion Dane Bauer

From the roaring Big Bang to the stardust in your own hands, this lyrical journey traces how the entire universe worked

Cover of Apple: Skin to the Core

Apple: Skin to the Core

Verse and imagery collide in this powerful reclamation of identity, tracing the legacy of government boarding schools an

Cover of The Singular Life of Aria Patel

The Singular Life of Aria Patel

For the teen navigating the heavy fog of grief and the pressure to meet family expectations while trying to find their o

Cover of If I Owned a Candy Factory

If I Owned a Candy Factory

James Walker Stevenson

A young boy imagines all the sugary, colorful treats he would create and distribute to his friends if he were in charge

Cover of Knock at a Star

Knock at a Star

X. J. Kennedy, Dorothy M. Kennedy

Short, snappy verses from famous and anonymous poets prove that poems can be funny, surprising, and easy to read.

Cover of Did You See What I Saw? Poems About School

Did You See What I Saw? Poems About School

The everyday magic of the classroom comes to life through twenty-four poems covering everything from the first bell to t

Cover of Wearing My Mother's Heart

Wearing My Mother's Heart

For the teen navigating the transition to adulthood who needs to hear that their voice, their heritage, and their evolvi

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