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Nature & Outdoors Poetry
Explore poetry books about nature & outdoors for children.
272 books
The Dog Who Walked with God
Michael J. Rosen
In a dark and watery world, the Creator searches for a companion before bringing the familiar sights and sounds of our e
Ages 5–9
Honeybee: Poems & Short Prose
Naomi Shihab Nye
Quiet observations of honeybees and neighbors across the globe reveal the small, invisible threads that connect human he
Ages 12–18
Scranimals
Jack Prelutsky
For the child who loves to make up their own silly stories, these rhythmic poems introduce a world of hybrid creatures t
Ages 4–10
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A Joy Joyfully Book
A Grandmother's Love
Joy Joyfully
For the child who shares a special bond with their grandma, this rhyming book celebrates the small moments and big love
Ages 3–7
This Powerful Rhyme: A Book of Sonnets
Helen Plotz
Spanning centuries of literature, these 130 sonnets capture the power of rhyme and the beauty of structured verse from t
Ages 11–18
Who Was?
Who Was Walt Whitman?
Kirsten Anderson
Follow a New York printer's journey across a divided nation as he uses his unique, rule-breaking poetry to celebrate the
Ages 8–12
The Stable Rat, and Other Christmas Poems
Julia Cunningham
For families seeking gentle, reflective poetry to share during the Christmas season, this collection offers a quiet cele
Ages 4–8
Zoo Doings
Jack Prelutsky
Forty-six rhythmic and humorous poems capture the secret lives and silly personalities of animals.
Ages 6–10
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
The Sign Painter
Allen Say
For the child who wonders if they can follow their creative dreams. Discover the quiet tension between making a living a
Ages 7–12
City Sandwich
Frank Asch
For the child curious about the bustle of the world around them, these poems offer a photographic look at the rhythm and
Ages 6–10
Usborne Rhyme Books
The Usborne Book of Bedtime Rhymes
Sam Taplin
Perfect for parents seeking a peaceful end to the day, this collection offers gentle rhymes and calming verses to help l
Ages 0–4
Knock at a Star
X. J. Kennedy, Dorothy M. Kennedy
Short, snappy verses from famous and anonymous poets prove that poems can be funny, surprising, and easy to read.
Ages 7–12
A Moment in Rhyme
Colin West
For the child who delights in the rhythm of words and the quirky side of life. These short, playful poems capture small
Ages 5–10
If I Could Choose a Best Day: Poems of Possibility
Charles Waters, Irene Latham
For children who need help seeing the magic in ordinary life, this collection explores how 'best days' come in many form
Ages 8–12
Sheridan's Ride
Thomas Buchanan Read
Rhythmic verses capture the thundering hooves of General Sheridan’s horse as he gallops through Virginia to rejoin his t
Ages 7–12
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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
Dogs Rule!
Daniel Kirk
Hear the world from four legs up through poems about purple collars and backyard blues, all set to a rhythmic musical so
Ages 4–8
The Village Blacksmith
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
The rhythmic clang of the hammer and the heat of the forge tell the story of a humble craftsman's strength, sorrow, and
Ages 5–10
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
Poems for Christmas
Jill Bennett
A gentle collection of seasonal poems for children who are buzzing with holiday excitement. Perfect for savoring the mag
Ages 4–8
Once, a Lullaby
B. P. Nichol
For the infant or toddler who needs a soft, predictable rhythm to drift off, this poetic lullaby turns bedtime into a so
Ages 0–3
This Place I Know: Poems of Comfort
Georgia Heard
These gentle poems offer a quiet space for reflection and healing after the difficult events of September 11.
Ages 8–12
In-Between Things
Priscilla Tey
The spaces between upstairs and down, or inside and out, hold a secret world of in-between things waiting to be noticed.
Ages 3–7
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