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Writing & Storytelling Poetry
Explore poetry books about writing & storytelling for children.
234 books
My First Book of Nature #1
Stomp and Chomp: My First Book of Dinosaurs
Simon Mole
For the young explorer obsessed with all things prehistoric, this vibrant collection uses rhythmic poetry to make dinosa
Ages 4–8
Soccer Kings #2
World Soccer Kings
Charles R. Smith Jr.
For the soccer-obsessed kid who dreams of the pitch, these rhythmic poems celebrate the speed, skill, and spirit of the
Ages 7–12
A Secret Shared
Patricia MacLachlan
When a secret DNA test suggests Birdy isn't related to her siblings, Nora and Ben must decide how to handle a truth that
Ages 8–12
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The Undefeated
Kwame Alexander
This lyrical ode honors the grit and perseverance of Black Americans, from the trauma of the past to the triumphant spir
Ages 6–12
You're a Poet: Ways to Start Writing Poems
Sean Taylor
Piglet finds poems in puddles and everyday moments. These five cozy stories teach simple ways to turn splashes and stone
Ages 5–9
Woke: A Young Poet's Call to Justice
Mahogany L. Browne, Elizabeth Acevedo, Olivia Gatwood
Bold poems and vibrant art celebrate the power of empathy and speaking out against injustice, showing how a new generati
Ages 8–12
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
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
Light for the World to See: A Thousand Words on Race and Hope
Kwame Alexander
For teens grappling with the reality of systemic racism and looking for a way to process the weight of recent events thr
Ages 12–18
Imagine a... #3
Imagine a Place
Sarah L. Thomson
Vibrant, dreamlike paintings reveal a world where your mind can fly as free as a bird and take you to any destination yo
Ages 4–10
This Is a... #3
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
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
Change Sings
Amanda Gorman
A young girl leads a musical journey through her community, showing how small voices joining together can create a power
Ages 4–8
A Light in the Attic
Shel Silverstein
Wacky rhymes and whimsical drawings fill this classic collection where the impossible and the ridiculous come to life on
Ages 6–12
Worlds Afire
Paul B. Janeczko
The devastating 1944 Hartford circus fire is remembered through haunting poems that capture a single afternoon of sudden
Ages 12–18
No Buddy Like a Book
Allan Wolf
Climb Everest or bottle moonlight using only your mind in this rhyming tribute to the way readers bring ink and paper to
Ages 4–8
Joyful Noise: Poems for Two Voices
Paul Fleischman
For two siblings or friends looking for a unique way to play together, these rhythmic poems bring the sounds and secrets
Ages 8–12
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
Runny Babbit: A Billy Sook
Shel Silverstein
Step into a wacky world of spoonerisms and silly sketches where every sentence is a hilarious tongue-twister waiting to
Ages 4–10
The Day the Universe Exploded My Head
Allan Wolf
The sun speaks its mind and retired rocket ships find a home in this rhythmic, fact-filled journey through the solar sys
Ages 8–12
Hoop Kings #3
Hoop Queens 2
Charles R. Smith Jr.
Rhythmic poems celebrate the power and skill of basketball legends like Sue Bird and Brittney Griner as they dominate th
Ages 8–12
The Magic Door
Bobbicat
Rhyming verses lead the way through library shelves that serve as portals to the past, the future, and every fantasy wor
Ages 3–8
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
Scholastic Poems #1
Magic Poems
Jennifer Curry
Unicorns, dragons, and Merlin the wizard await in a collection of verses that invite you to fly on a broomstick and ente
Ages 7–11
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Early Readers
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Writing & Storytelling Books for Ages 0–3
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