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Explore poetry books about nature & outdoors for children.
280 books
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
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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
Voices from the Wild: An Animal Sensagoria
David Bouchard
Listen to the voices of the wild through poems that explain how sight, smell, and hearing help different animals survive
Ages 7–12
Predator and Prey: A Conversation in Verse
Susannah Buhrman-Deever
For the curious child who marvels at how nature really works. This book uses clever 'dueling' poems to show the life and
Ages 6–10
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
Ages 6–12
Headlines from the Jungle
Anne Harvey, Virginia McKenna
For the young animal lover concerned about the planet, this moving poetry collection explores the beauty of wildlife and
Ages 8–12
Anna's Songs #2
Anna's Garden Songs
Mary Q. Steele
For children discovering the magic of the backyard. These rhythmic poems celebrate the hidden wonders of garden vegetabl
Ages 4–8
Til All the Stars Have Fallen
David Booth
For the curious child who finds magic in a raindrop or a starry sky: this rich collection of Canadian poetry celebrates
Ages 5–12
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
Ages 8–14
Burgess Books
The Burgess Animal Book for Children
Thornton W. Burgess
For the child who asks a million questions about the animals in their backyard. This classic narrative brings North Amer
Ages 6–11
Hello Autumn
Colorful Tex
For the child noticing the crisp air and changing trees, this collection of poems celebrates the sensory transition from
Ages 3–7
I Talk Like a River
Jordan Scott
The frustration of a boy whose words get stuck vanishes by the water's edge as his father helps him see his voice as a p
Ages 4–8
Poetry for Young People
Animal Poems
John Hollander
For the child who marvels at the natural world, this collection of classic and modern poems pairs timeless verses with l
Ages 5–10
Frog Legs
George Shannon
For the energetic child who can't sit still, these bouncy poems celebrate the joy of movement, jumping, and the physical
Ages 3–8
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
Corn-fed Poems
James Stevenson
For the child who finds magic in the quiet details of the world, these gentle poems and watercolors celebrate the simple
Ages 7–10
David Elliott's Animal Poems #4
On the Wing
David Elliott
For the child who stops to marvel at a bird in the garden. This collection of witty, short poems celebrates the wonder o
Ages 3–7
Flights of Fancy! #1
Flights of Fancy!
Rabindranath Tagore
For the child who finds magic in the every day, these classic verses by Nobel Laureate Rabindranath Tagore celebrate the
Ages 6–12
Helen Frost Nature Poetry #2
Hello, I'm Here!
Helen Frost
For the child taking their own first wobbly steps toward independence, this poetic journey follows a newborn crane as it
Ages 2–5
The Cremation of Sam McGee
Robert William Service
On a freezing Arctic trail, a man attempts to honor a strange final promise to his companion, Sam McGee, only to find a
Ages 8–12
Marcia Sewall's American History #2
People of the Breaking Day
Marcia Sewall
The rhythmic traditions and spiritual beliefs of the Wampanoag people come to life through poetic language and vivid sto
Ages 6–10
Every Day's a Dog's Day: A Year in Poems
Marilyn Singer
For the child who loves their pet and notices the small changes in the world around them as summer turns to fall and win
Ages 4–8
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(310)
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Board Books
(32)
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