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School Life Poetry
Explore poetry books about school life for children.
96 books
The Goof Who Invented Homework and Other School Poems
Kalli Dakos
Classroom life comes to the page in this mix of silly and serious poems that capture everything from the dread of homewo
Ages 7–11
All We Needed to Say
Marilyn Singer
Tanya and Sophie navigate the same school day, but their poems reveal very different perspectives on everything from lib
Ages 7–11
It's Holiday Time #2
It's Valentine's Day
Jack Prelutsky
Handmade cards and silly sentiments fill this playful collection of poems about dogs, applesauce, and the fun of Valenti
Ages 5–9
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Gilbert and Friends #1
Roses Are Pink, Your Feet Really Stink
Diane deGroat
Gilbert's mean Valentine's Day prank backfires into total chaos, leaving him to find a way to fix the hurt feelings he c
Ages 4–8
Poems for Children and Their Parents #2
Sad Underwear and Other Complications
Judith Viorst
For children navigating the highs and lows of everyday life, these witty poems tackle everything from embarrassing under
Ages 7–11
Seeing the Blue Between: Advice and Inspiration for Young Poets
Paul B. Janeczko
Famous poets share honest letters about the beauty of failure, the necessity of rewriting, and the joy of making a poem
Ages 10–18
One Girl
Andrea Beaty
A single book lights a spark in one girl, leading her to write a story that travels the world and inspires children ever
Ages 4–8
The Best Part of Me
Wendy Ewald
Celebrate the skin you are in with this collection of children's own words and photos exploring body positivity and self
Ages 5–10
Word Play
She Sells Seashells and Other Tricky Tongue Twisters
Nancy Loewen
Tangle your teeth with a playful collection of verbal puzzles and learn the linguistic secrets that make certain sounds
Ages 6–9
There's an Awful Lot of Weirdos in Our Neighborhood
Colin McNaughton
A wacky neighborhood comes to life through a series of funny poems celebrating the most eccentric and unusual characters
Ages 7–12
Children's Poems
Dave Calder
For the child ready to explore the delightful world of words, this collection of poems sparks imagination and invites jo
Ages 4–10
Blue Lipstick
John Grandits
Fifteen-year-old Jessie navigates the humor and chaos of high school through a collection of poems that capture the true
Ages 10–15
Swimming Upstream: Middle School Poems
Kristine O'Connell George
New lockers, changing friendships, and the daily ups and downs of life in a new school come alive through this collectio
Ages 10–14
Fernie and Me #1
Fearless Fernie
Gary Soto
Rhythmic verses capture the daily life of two best friends as they navigate the hallways and challenges of their school
Ages 8–12
Photo-Illustrated Poetry Collections #4
My Friend's Got This Problem, Mr. Candler
Mel Glenn
A powerful collection of poetic monologues capturing the raw voices of high schoolers as they navigate life's hurdles in
Ages 12–18
The Sunday Blues
Neal Layton
Steve spends his whole Sunday dreading the return to the classroom, only to realize that Monday morning might not be as
Ages 4–8
Robert's Concrete Poems #1
Technically, It's Not My Fault
John Grandits
Step into the mind of an eleven-year-old boy as he navigates the hilarious and bizarre realities of his daily life throu
Ages 9–13
Emily Stew With Some Side Dishes
Thomas Rockwell
Whimsical verses blend deep childhood feelings with a dash of wild imagination to create a quirky and sweet collection o
Ages 6–10
Wonder Why
Ruth Peabody Harnden
Rhythmic verses capture the fleeting feelings and everyday discoveries that make being a child such a unique and curious
Ages 5–9
No Going Back
Patrick Flores-Scott
After leaving youth detention, seventeen-year-old Tony fights to stay on the right path while navigating toxic old relat
Ages 12–18
Class Dismissed!
Mel Glenn
Voices from the hallway and the back of the classroom come alive in seventy poems that capture the private hopes and qui
Ages 12–18
The Wonders of the Color Wheel
Charles Ghigna
Swirls of primary and secondary colors come to life through poetic lines that show how different shades blend and play t
Ages 3–7
Poem Depot: Aisles of Smiles
Douglas Florian
Laughter is the only requirement for these silly poems about the things that matter most, like avoiding homework and han
Ages 7–12
Good Sports: Rhymes about Running, Jumping, Throwing, and More
Jack Prelutsky
Leap, throw, and race through these energetic poems that capture the excitement, movement, and spirit of all kinds of di
Ages 4–8
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