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Explore poetry books about history for children.
129 books
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
Apple (Skin to the Core)
Eric Gansworth
Verse and imagery collide in this powerful reclamation of identity, tracing the legacy of government boarding schools an
Ages 14–18
Something about America
Maria Testa
For the child grappling with being from two different worlds, this poetic story explores the complex journey of healing
Ages 10–14
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General Store
Rachel Field
A young girl dreams of her future shop, filled with everything from bolts of colorful fabric to bunches of sweet bananas
Ages 4–8
A Caribbean Dozen Poems from Caribbean Poets
John Agard, Grace Nichols
Thirteen poets share the warmth of the sun and the rhythm of the islands through vivid memories of growing up in the Car
Ages 8–12
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
The Night Before Christmas
Clement Clarke Moore
Listen for the prancing and pawing of each little hoof in this classic rhyming tale of a magical midnight visit from Sai
Ages 3–8
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
Ages 4–8
Long was the Winter Road They Traveled: A Tale of the Nativity
J. Patrick Lewis
For the child who finds magic in quiet moments, this lyrical poem captures the awe and perseverance of the travelers see
Ages 4–8
Lullabies and Baby Songs
Jannat Messenger
Soft illustrations pair with eleven timeless melodies to create a gentle atmosphere for winding down at the end of the d
Ages 0–4
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
Ages 14–18
If: A Father's Advice to His Son
Rudyard Kipling
A father shares his timeless hopes and steady wisdom through the verses of this celebrated poem, brought to life with be
Ages 6–10
Hiawatha
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
For the child who feels a deep connection to the outdoors, this rhythmic classic captures the magic of a young boy disco
Ages 5–9
For the Love of the Game Michael Jordan and Me
Eloise Greenfield
The legendary drive of Michael Jordan inspires two children to find their own grit and determination in this encouraging
Ages 4–8
Made By Hand: A Crafts Sampler
Carole Lexa Schaefer
For the child who loves to create and tinker, this rhythmic collection of poems marvels at the quiet, steady magic of ma
Ages 5–9
That Sweet Diamond Baseball Poems
Paul B. Janeczko
The rhythm of the ballpark comes alive through poetic snapshots of double plays, the catcher's blues, and the quiet mome
Ages 6–12
We the People
Bobbi Katz
Voices from across American history come alive in sixty-five original poems that capture the people and moments that def
Ages 8–13
We Sang Across the Sea: The Empire Windrush and Me
Benjamin Zephaniah
Experience the historic voyage of the HMT Empire Windrush through Benjamin Zephaniah's moving poem. This beautifully ill
Ages 4–11
In the Hollow of Your Hand: Slave Lullabies
Alice McGill
For parents seeking to share the resilience of Black history through soothing songs that offer comfort and hope despite
Ages 4–10
Children of Long Ago
Lessie Jones Little
These seventeen poems capture the sweet, everyday moments of growing up as an African American child in the early 1900s.
Ages 4–8
Harlem
Walter Dean Myers
The pulse of a community comes alive through rhythmic poetry and art that honors the music, history, and daily spirit of
Ages 9–14
Life Hungers to Abound: Poems of the Family
Helen Plotz
Poignant verses capture the messy, beautiful reality of home, from the quiet joys of brotherhood to the sharp sorrows of
Ages 12–18
A Child's Garden of Verses
Robert Louis Stevenson
Gentle rhymes capture the magic of childhood wonder, from climbing trees to the mysterious world of shadow-play at bedti
Ages 4–8
Hey Black Child
Useni Eugene Perkins
Big dreams and great achievements take center stage in this lyrical, empowering poem that celebrates the strength and po
Ages 4–8
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