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Nature & Outdoors Poetry
Explore poetry books about nature & outdoors for children.
272 books
Where I Live: Poems About My Home, My Street, and My Town
Paul B. Janeczko
Vibrant illustrations and thirty-four poems celebrate the familiar magic found in our own bedrooms, busy streets, and lo
Ages 5–9
Behold Our Magical Garden
Allan Wolf
For children curious about the life in their own backyard, this poetic guide explores the teamwork and science behind gr
Ages 5–9
Jumpety-bumpety Hop: A Parade of Animal Poems
Kay Chorao
A rhythmic parade of animals hops and jumps through these classic verses from celebrated English and American poets.
Ages 3–7
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Animal Poetry
2 books in this category
On Morning Wings
Reeve Lindbergh
Simple words and gentle imagery retell a psalm about being known and loved no matter where you fly or go.
Ages 3–7
Is Anyone Home?
Ron Maris
Peer into the barns and corners of Grandpa’s farm to see which animals are hiding inside their cozy homes.
Ages 1–4
Revolving Pictures
Clifton Bingham
Pull the ribbon tabs to shift these circular Victorian-style illustrations and watch as one charming scene transforms in
Ages 3–8
Animal Poetry #3
In the Wild
David Elliott
Bold woodcut illustrations and vivid poems celebrate the majesty of the animal kingdom in its most natural, untamed stat
Ages 4–8
Happiness Is . . .
The Sky Is the Limit
Lisa Swerling, Ralph Lazar
For children standing at the threshold of a new chapter, this lyrical journey celebrates the vast potential and small mi
Ages 3–8
There Was an Old Lady #3
There Was a Cold Lady Who Swallowed Some Snow!
Lucille Colandro
A winter afternoon turns ridiculous as a cold lady gulps down everything from coal to a pipe in this silly, cumulative r
Ages 3–6
Anpao: An American Indian Odyssey
Jamake Highwater
Follow a young boy's epic journey to manhood through a tapestry of traditional North American Indian legends woven into
Ages 12–18
The Dream Keeper
Langston Hughes
Rhythmic blues, soulful songs, and lyrical verses celebrate the Black experience and the enduring beauty of human dreams
Ages 8–12
BrainJuice #1
Science, Fresh Squeezed!
Carol Diggory Shields
Fossils, clones, and the periodic table come to life through rhythm. You will learn how inertia and physics feel through
Ages 7–12
On the Day the Horse Got Out
Audrey Helen Weber
Strange and wonderful things begin to happen the moment a curious horse escapes its corral to wander through a world of
Ages 4–8
If Not for the Cat
Jack Prelutsky
Short, elegant poems capture the essence of different animals, offering a quiet and clever look at the natural world.
Ages 4–8
Poems Have Roots
Lilian Moore
Watch the snow dust fall and listen to maples talk in this collection of poems that celebrates the quiet magic of the wo
Ages 6–10
Fireflies at Midnight
Marilyn Singer
For the child who loves to wonder about the hidden lives of animals, this rhythmic collection brings the sights and soun
Ages 4–8
Magic Lights and Streets of Shining Jet
Dennis Saunders
Vivid color photographs pair with poems about tiny creatures, changing weather, and the edge of the sea to celebrate the
Ages 5–11
Colorful Tex
The Smell of Autumn is Dancing in the Breeze
Colorful Tex
For the child who loves exploring the crunch of leaves and the crisp morning air, this gentle collection of poetry celeb
Ages 3–7
Everyone Starts Small
Liz Garton Scanlon
For the child who feels small or impatient to grow up, this lyrical journey shows how even the grandest parts of nature
Ages 3–7
Animal Poetry #8
In the Desert
David Elliott
For the curious explorer fascinated by the secrets of the sands. Discover the surprising variety of life that thrives in
Ages 3–7
Ferdinand Fox #2
Ferdinand Fox and the Hedgehog
Karen Inglis
For the child who is naturally curious about the creatures hiding in the backyard or local park, this rhyming tale encou
Ages 3–6
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
Guyku: A Year of Haiku for Boys
Bob Raczka
For the child who finds magic in simple moments like climbing trees or skipping stones, this collection of haiku celebra
Ages 4–8
Haiku Nature #3
Trees: Haiku from Roots to Leaves
Sally M. Walker
For the child who loves exploring the backyard, this blend of poetry and science reveals the hidden life of trees from t
Ages 7–10
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