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Art & Creativity Poetry

Explore poetry books about art & creativity for children.

247 books

Cover of Scranimals

For the child who loves to make up their own silly stories, these rhythmic poems introduce a world of hybrid creatures t

Cover of The Cuckoo's Haiku and Other Birding Poems

Animal Haiku #1

The Cuckoo's Haiku and Other Birding Poems

Michael J. Rosen

Quiet haikus and delicate watercolors capture the distinct calls and sudden movements of over twenty birds, from the wil

Cover of Whiskers & Rhymes

Whiskers & Rhymes

Silly rhymes and whimsical animals skip through these humorous, rhythmic poems that put a fresh spin on the nursery rhym

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Cover of Out of This World: Star-Studded Haiku

Haiku Nature #2

Out of This World: Star-Studded Haiku

Sally M. Walker

Luminous artwork and clever haiku travel from the Big Bang to glowing galaxies, explaining the science of the solar syst

Ages 6–10

Cover of This Powerful Rhyme: A Book of Sonnets

This Powerful Rhyme: A Book of Sonnets

Spanning centuries of literature, these 130 sonnets capture the power of rhyme and the beauty of structured verse from t

Cover of If I Were in Charge, the Rules Would be Different

If I Were in Charge, the Rules Would be Different

For the child who daydreams about making their own rules, this hilarious poetry collection celebrates the silly and rebe

Cover of Dragons, Dragons & Other Creatures That Never Were

Dragons, Dragons & Other Creatures That Never Were

Vibrant collages bring legendary monsters to life, from fiery dragons to web-footed bunyips, paired with poetry from cel

Cover of Ride A Cock-Horse To Banbury Cross & A Farmer Went Trotting Upon His Grey Mare

R. Caldecott's Picture Books #14

Ride A Cock-Horse To Banbury Cross & A Farmer Went Trotting Upon His Grey Mare

Randolph Caldecott

Rhythmic English nursery rhymes come to life through classic, vintage illustrations in this timeless collection of verse

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Silly Verse for Kids

Belly laughs are guaranteed with this collection of absurd and anarchic poems featuring the famous On the Ning Nang Nong

Cover of General Store

A young girl dreams of her future shop, filled with everything from bolts of colorful fabric to bunches of sweet bananas

Cover of Animal Poems

Poetry for Young People

For the child who marvels at the natural world, this collection of classic and modern poems pairs timeless verses with l

Cover of Box: Henry Brown Mails Himself to Freedom

Box: Henry Brown Mails Himself to Freedom

Carole Boston Weatherford

After his family is sold away, Henry Brown risks everything to escape slavery by mailing himself to freedom in a wooden

Cover of Amanda Gorman

Jehan Jones-Radgowski

For the child who struggles with a speech impediment or feels their voice is too small, this biography of Amanda Gorman

Cover of If I Could . . . A Story of Love and Imagination

If I Could . . . A Story of Love and Imagination

For the child who needs a reminder that they are loved in every way, this poetic journey celebrates a guardian's promise

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The Night Before

The Night Before My Dance Recital

For the child feeling those big 'what if' jitters before their first stage performance. This gentle story turns nervous

Cover of Poems of A. Nonny Mouse

Poems of A. Nonny Mouse

Whimsical illustrations breathe new life into classic rhymes and traditional verses curated by a very clever, very liter

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Gallop-o-gallop

For the horse-crazy child who feels a deep connection to animals, these rhythmic poems celebrate the power, grace, and s

Cover of Pocketful of Nonsense

Pocketful of Nonsense

Limericks, quirky poems, and silly drawings fill this collection, offering a lighthearted look at the more nonsensical s

Cover of Jump Back, Paul: The Life and Poems of Paul Laurence Dunbar

Jump Back, Paul: The Life and Poems of Paul Laurence Dunbar

For the young reader discovering the power of their own voice, this biography introduces Paul Laurence Dunbar, a pioneer

Cover of Honey Sandwich

Elizabeth Honey

Whimsical rhymes and playful verses capture the simple magic of eating sandwiches, exploring nature, and the everyday wo

Cover of Poems Have Roots

Poems Have Roots

Watch the snow dust fall and listen to maples talk in this collection of poems that celebrates the quiet magic of the wo

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Carol of the Brown King

Langston Hughes

For families looking to see themselves in the Nativity story, these lyrical poems celebrate the first Christmas with a f

Cover of Amber Was Brave, Essie Was Smart

Amber Was Brave, Essie Was Smart

Vera B. Williams

For children navigating the complex emotions of a parent's absence, this moving verse novel explores how two sisters lea

Cover of Mrs. Wiggles and the Numbers

Mrs. Wiggles and the Numbers

For the preschooler who is just starting to notice the squiggly shapes of numbers and needs a playful, rhythmic way to l

More Formats for Art & Creativity

Chapter Books(4331)Picture Books(521)Graphic Novels(342)Young Adult(276)Early Readers(104)Middle Grade(99)Board Books(21)

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