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School Life Poetry
Explore poetry books about school life for children.
96 books
A Light in the Attic
Shel Silverstein
Silly rhymes and eccentric drawings fill these pages with humorous mishaps and wild imagination.
Ages 6–12
Counting in Dog Years and Other Sassy Math Poems
Betsy Franco
Multiplying mice and stinky scales fill this playground of math poems where witty robots help make geometry, fractions,
Ages 6–10
Jack #1
Love That Dog
Sharon Creech
Jack finds a surprising way to express his deepest feelings through poetry as he navigates a journey that is both joyful
Ages 8–12
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Very Best (Almost) Friends: Poems of Friendship
Paul B. Janeczko
Gentle verses capture the many faces of friendship, from the joy of shared secrets to the quiet moments of loneliness an
Ages 7–11
Heard it in the Playground
Allan Ahlberg
For the child navigating the highs and lows of the school day, from playground whispers to the chaos of the classroom, t
Ages 7–11
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
Crush: Love Poems
Kwame Alexander
Romantic rhythms and heartfelt verses capture the essence of modern love alongside classic works from poets like Nikki G
Ages 11–18
School Days
Barbara G. Hennessy
Gentle rhymes and cheerful illustrations capture the familiar faces and everyday objects that make up a busy, welcoming
Ages 3–6
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
Things I Have to Tell You: Poems and Writing by Teenage Girls
Betsy Franco
For parents of teenage girls, this collection offers a profound, authentic look into the turbulent emotional landscape o
Ages 12–18
Did You See What I Saw? Poems About School
Kay Winters
The everyday magic of the classroom comes to life through twenty-four poems covering everything from the first bell to t
Ages 4–8
All Aboard Poetry Reader #2
I Brought My Rat for Show-and-Tell
Joan Horton
School days come alive through poems about questionable cafeteria mystery meat, the stress of class pictures, and exactl
Ages 6–9
Back to Class
Mel Glenn
Sixty-five poems capture the private thoughts, pressures, and dreams of high school students and the teachers who guide
Ages 12–18
The Mighty Macy
Kwame Alexander
Macy learns that her own voice is a powerful tool as she finds the strength to speak up for her community in this humoro
Ages 6–10
Ow-em-gee!
Rachael Atkins
For the child who experiences every small mishap as a major drama, these funny poems turn daily 'OMG' moments into relat
Ages 6–11
Judith Viorst's Poetry Collections #1
If I Were in Charge of the World and Other Worries
Judith Viorst
Losing your pants on the diving board or having to eat more liver are just a few of the hilarious and relatable problems
Ages 7–11
Mrs. Wiggles and the Numbers
Lisa Konkol
For the preschooler who is just starting to notice the squiggly shapes of numbers and needs a playful, rhythmic way to l
Ages 3–6
Knocking on Windows
Jeannine Atkins
Reeling from a heavy trauma, a young writer finds the courage to speak back to the world through letter-poems addressed
Ages 14–18
Aspiring Bold Careers: Dream Jobs in ABC Rhyme for Kids Ages 3-5
Isabelle Wade, Golden School
For the child who asks "What can I be when I grow up?" this rhyming alphabet guide introduces diverse paths from A to Z
Ages 3–5
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
If I Were in Charge, the Rules Would be Different
James Proimos
For the child who daydreams about making their own rules, this hilarious poetry collection celebrates the silly and rebe
Ages 7–11
Margarita Engle's Memoirs #2
Soaring Earth
Margarita Engle
For the teenager navigating the pressure of world events while trying to find where they belong between two different cu
Ages 12–18
No More Poems!: A Book in Verse That Just Gets Worse
Rhett Miller
For the child who thinks poetry is boring, this collection of hilariously irreverent verses about annoying siblings and
Ages 6–10
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
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