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Humor Poetry

Explore poetry books about humor for children.

242 books

Cover of At the Edge

David Elliott's Animal Poems #9

For the curious child who marvels at nature's oddities, this witty collection of poems explores rare animals living in t

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My First Book of Nature #2

Wriggle and Buzz: My First Book of Bugs

For the child who loves to marvel at garden tiny-beasts, these energetic poems celebrate the surprising, icky, and essen

Cover of Uproar on Holler Cat Hill

Uproar on Holler Cat Hill

For when your house feels a little too loud, this rhythmic tale shows how tiny squabbles can turn into a big hullabaloo

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Yours Till Niagara Falls, Abby

Jane O'Connor

Abby faces summer camp alone after her best friend breaks an ankle, leaving her to navigate bunkmates and mystery meat o

Ages 8–12

Cover of The Man from the Land of Fandango

The Man from the Land of Fandango

A mysterious, bouncing man who only appears once every five hundred years arrives to juggle and dance through these rhyt

Cover of Countdown to Summer: A Poem for Every Day of the School Year

Countdown to Summer: A Poem for Every Day of the School Year

J. Patrick Lewis

A daily dose of whimsy for the whole school year. From the first bus ride to the final bell, these 180 poems capture the

Cover of Nasty Bugs

Lee Bennett Hopkins

For the child who is fascinated by things that bite, sting, and creep, this anthology of mischievous poems explores the

Cover of Now We Are Six

Winnie-the-Pooh #3

Alan Alexander Milne

Whimsical verses capture the cleverness and wonder of a young boy navigating the milestones of childhood in early twenti

Cover of Hey, Diddle, Diddle!

Hey, Diddle, Diddle!

The classic rhyme of the cow jumping over the moon is reimagined through beautiful, hand-stitched fabric relief illustra

Cover of Here Comes Mother Goose

Here Comes Mother Goose

For the parent looking to build a bond through rhythm and rhyme. This lush collection uses classic verses to soothe, ent

Cover of You Are the Pea, and I Am the Carrot

You Are the Pea, and I Am the Carrot

J. Theron Elkins

Celebrate the joy of finding your perfect match with this sweet, rhyming exploration of friendship and the special bond

Cover of Monster Soup And Other Spooky Poems

Monster Soup And Other Spooky Poems

For the child who loves the thrill of a slightly scary story, these playful poems turn things that go bump in the night

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Paul Galdone Nursery Classics

Three Little Kittens

For the little one learning that making a mess is okay as long as we fix our mistakes. A classic nursery rhyme about thr

Cover of Herbert Hated Being Small

Herbert Hated Being Small

Short Herbert and tall Philomel find that being the right size is all about who you are standing next to in this playful

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No Hickory, No Dickory, No Dock

John Agard, Grace Nichols

The rhythmic language of the Caribbean breathes new life into nursery rhymes, blending traditional sounds with original

Cover of Clap Your Hands

Clap Your Hands

Lorinda Bryan Cauley

Roar like a lion, spin in circles, and find something yellow in this active rhyming story that asks everyone to join the

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A Poke in the I

Paul B. Janeczko

For the child who loves to draw and play with words, this clever anthology uses the physical shape of poems to bring the

Cover of 123 Cats: A Cat Counting Book

123 Cats: A Cat Counting Book

For the toddler who loves every kitty they see, this rhythmic counting book turns learning numbers into a playful game o

Cover of Bucks the Palace Cat

Bucks the Palace Cat

For the child who loves the magic of royalty, this rhyming tale follows a curious cat exploring the grand halls and corg

Cover of Honey for You, Honey for Me A First Book of Nursery Rhymes

Honey for You, Honey for Me A First Book of Nursery Rhymes

Perfect for energetic toddlers who love to move, this vibrant collection of nursery rhymes and finger plays invites kids

Cover of I Am the Dog I Am the Cat

I Am the Dog I Am the Cat

A curious dog and a clever cat trade perspectives as they explain exactly what makes their own lives so wonderful and un

Cover of Falling Down the Page: A Book of List Poems

Falling Down the Page: A Book of List Poems

For the child who thinks poetry is too complicated or boring, these relatable 'list poems' transform everyday school and

Cover of The Headless Horseman Rides Tonight

Poems to Trouble Your Sleep #2

The Headless Horseman Rides Tonight

For children who love a good shiver, this collection of creepy poems will perfectly satisfy their craving for spooky tal

Cover of At the Poles

David Elliott's Animal Poems #7

For the curious child who marvels at the natural world, these rhythmic poems reveal the surprising lives of animals thri

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