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School Life Poetry
Explore poetry books about school life for children.
96 books
Moving Up: How to Ace Secondary School
Christian Foley
A supportive collection of poems to help pre-teens navigate the giant leap from primary to secondary school, from first-
Ages 10–13
Lunch Money And Other Poems About School
Carol Diggory Shields
For the elementary schooler who needs a laugh to navigate the daily rhythms of the classroom, cafeteria, and playground.
Ages 6–10
Almost Late to School And More School Poems
Carol Diggory Shields
The chaos of the classroom and the rush for the bus turn into a series of funny, relatable poems about the ups and downs
Ages 5–9
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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
Ages 6–11
Please Pay Attention
Jamie Sumner
For the child who feels like their brain is always moving too fast or too differently. Maybelle's journey with ADHD help
Ages 8–12
This Is Just to Say: Poems of Apology and Forgiveness
Joyce Sidman
For the child grappling with the weight of a mistake or the difficulty of forgiving a friend, this collection uses poetr
Ages 8–12
Falling Down the Page: A Book of List Poems
Georgia Heard
For the child who thinks poetry is too complicated or boring, these relatable 'list poems' transform everyday school and
Ages 7–12
Brains For Lunch A Zombie Novel in Haiku?!
K. A. Holt
A zombie poet and a human classmate try to bridge the gap between their worlds in this unique middle school romance told
Ages 10–14
Who's Been Sleeping in My Porridge?
Colin McNaughton
Giant gorillas, itchy feet, and aliens collide in this hilarious collection of poems that celebrates the gross and weird
Ages 6–10
My Hippo Has the Hiccups: And Other Poems I Totally Made Up
Kenn Nesbitt
For the child who needs a giggle or a break from serious schoolwork. This collection of over 100 wacky poems turns every
Ages 6–11
The Arrow Finds Its Mark: A Book of Found Poems
Georgia Heard
For the child who claims they don't like poetry, this clever collection proves that poems are hidden everywhere: from gr
Ages 8–12
Free Verse
Sarah Dooley
Grieving her brother's death in a West Virginia mining town, Sasha finds a lifeline in secret family connections and the
Ages 10–14
Tap Dancing on the Roof: Sijo (Poems)
Linda Sue Park
Sijo poems use a specific rhythm and syllable count to build up a topic before hitting you with a sudden, funny, or iron
Ages 7–12
Hooray We're 10
Sigal Adler
Celebrate the big transition to double digits with this rhyming guide to being ten, focusing on new responsibilities and
Ages 9–11
Outside the Lines Poetry at Play
Brad Burg
For the child who loves to move, these playful shape poems turn playground activities and sports into visual art that le
Ages 5–9
Kicks
Van G. Garrett
For the child who expresses their personality through their style, this rhythmic celebration of sneaker culture builds c
Ages 4–8
My Weird School Special #13
The Leprechaun Is Finally Gone!
Dan Gutman
A mysterious little man in green is causing chaos at Ella Mentry School, and it is up to A.J. and his friends to stop th
Ages 6–10
Llama Llama Picture Books #11
Llama Llama Back to School
Anna Dewdney, Reed Duncan
Llama Llama is worried about the end of summer, but he soon finds that the classroom is a place for making new friends a
Ages 2–5
The Brimstone Journals
Ron Koertge
For parents and educators of teens navigating the complex social pressures, hidden home struggles, and warning signs of
Ages 14–18
I Promise #1
I Promise
LeBron James
For children building their character and confidence. This rhythmic call to action encourages kids to make daily promise
Ages 4–8
My Weird School #16
Ms. Coco Is Loco!
Dan Gutman
Ms. Coco is obsessed with Poetry Month, speaking only in rhyme and crying at sunsets, leaving A.J. wondering if school w
Ages 6–10
The Mighty Slide
Allan Ahlberg
A girl suddenly turns into two, a man battles crocodiles, and a mysterious creature lurks beneath a school in this colle
Ages 7–11
He Said, She Said
Kwame Alexander
When a smooth-talking football star and the school’s top student lead a social media revolution, they find an unexpected
Ages 14–18
Ruthie Rose’s Big Idea
John Schu
One little girl's bright idea for a creative school space grows and sparkles until it inspires her entire community to s
Ages 4–8
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Middle Grade
(318)
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Early Readers
(161)
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