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Explore poetry books about writing & storytelling for children.
234 books
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
Tickles, Pickles, and Floofing Persnickles: Reading and Writing Nonsense Poems
Blake Hoena, Catherine Ipcizade, Connie Colwell Miller
For the creative child who loves to play with words, this guide turns silly sounds and 'floofing' nonsense into a fun le
Ages 6–9
Out of Wonder: Poems Celebrating Poets
Kwame Alexander, Chris Colderley, Marjory Wentworth
Twenty legendary poets receive a lyrical thank you through original poems that celebrate the rhythm, wonder, and joy fou
Ages 8–12
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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
The Death of the Hat: A Brief History of Poetry in 50 Objects
Paul B. Janeczko
For the curious student who wonders how people saw the world in the past. Explore history through the poems and objects
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
Poetry Builders
Pucks, Clubs, and Baseball Gloves: Reading and Writing Sports Poems
Catherine Ipcizade, Blake A. Hoena, Matthew Loveridge, Mark Weakland
For the sports enthusiast who thinks they don't like poetry, this guide uses the excitement of the game to teach creativ
Ages 7–11
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
A Book of Reverso Poems #3
Echo Echo
Marilyn Singer
Read these poems forward to hear a classic Greek myth, then read them in reverse to see the same story from a completely
Ages 8–12
Land of the Cranes
Aida Salazar
For the child grappling with the reality of unfair systems or family separation, this verse novel offers a poignant look
Ages 8–12
Wise Up! Wise Down!: A Poetic Conversation
John Agard, JonArno Lawson
For the curious child who loves asking 'why' and 'how,' this poetic dialogue explores the playful balance between being
Ages 10–14
Pocket Poems
Bobbi Katz
Perfect for children just starting to read on their own, these short, 'pocket-sized' verses turn everyday moments into b
Ages 5–8
You Don't Have to Be Everything: Poems for Girls Becoming Themselves
Diana Whitney
For the teenager navigating the highs and lows of growing up, this inclusive anthology offers poetic comfort for moments
Ages 12–18
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
Twimericks: The Book of Tongue-Twisting Limericks
Lou Brooks
For the child who loves a silly challenge, these tongue-twisting limericks turn reading into a playful, high-energy comp
Ages 7–12
Margarita Engle's Memoirs #1
Enchanted Air
Margarita Engle
For the child navigating a multicultural identity or feeling caught between two worlds. This moving memoir explores find
Ages 10–14
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
Make a Joyful Sound: Poems for Children by African-American Poets
Debby Slier
The voices of Langston Hughes, Nikki Giovanni, and Gwendolyn Brooks fill these pages with rhythm, humor, and inspiration
Ages 5–12
The Poem Forest
Carrie Fountain
For the child who dreams of making the world a greener place, this lyrical biography shows how one person's dedication c
Ages 6–10
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
Let's Pretend: Poems of Flight and Fancy
Natalie Bober
Classic and modern poets join forces in this collection that celebrates the heights of imagination and the magic of pret
Ages 5–11
Remember the Bridge: Poems of a People
Carole Boston Weatherford
Archival images and twenty-nine original poems map 400 years of the African American journey, honoring the heroes who bu
Ages 10–18
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
Buried Alive: The Elements of Love
Ralph Fletcher
The heavy, wild, and quiet moments of love unfold through the elemental lenses of earth, water, air, and fire in this po
Ages 11–16
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