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Writing & Storytelling Poetry
Explore poetry books about writing & storytelling for children.
234 books
Animal Haiku #1
The Cuckoo's Haiku and Other Birding Poems
Michael J. Rosen
Quiet haikus and delicate watercolors capture the distinct calls and sudden movements of over twenty birds, from the wil
Ages 6–12
With My Hands: Poems About Making Things
Amy Ludwig VanDerwater
Celebrate the quiet satisfaction of creating something from scratch. These poems invite children to explore the magic of
Ages 4–8
Stone Bench in an Empty Park
Paul B. Janeczko
Haiku and photography work together to reveal the quiet beauty and natural wonders hidden within the bustling landscape
Ages 8–14
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Little Tree
E.E. Cummings
Celebrate the magic of the smallest things and the joy of finding where you belong through this poetic tribute to a tiny
Ages 4–8
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
Zoo Doings
Jack Prelutsky
Forty-six rhythmic and humorous poems capture the secret lives and silly personalities of animals.
Ages 6–10
It's Raining Pigs & Noodles
Jack Prelutsky
Meet dancing hippos, a dad named Sasquatch, and plenty of falling noodles in this collection of poems where everything i
Ages 6–12
The Stuff of Stars
Marion Dane Bauer
From the roaring Big Bang to the stardust in your own hands, this lyrical journey traces how the entire universe worked
Ages 4–9
Soccer Kings #1
Soccer Queens
Charles R. Smith Jr.
High-energy poems and bold photos celebrate the finesse of soccer legends like Megan Rapinoe and the historic 99ers who
Ages 7–12
Pocketful of Nonsense
James Marshall
Limericks, quirky poems, and silly drawings fill this collection, offering a lighthearted look at the more nonsensical s
Ages 4–8
Amber Was Brave, Essie Was Smart
Vera B. Williams
For children navigating the complex emotions of a parent's absence, this moving verse novel explores how two sisters lea
Ages 7–11
Headlines from the Jungle
Anne Harvey, Virginia McKenna
For the young animal lover concerned about the planet, this moving poetry collection explores the beauty of wildlife and
Ages 8–12
If
Rudyard Kipling
A father shares his timeless hopes and steady wisdom through the verses of this celebrated poem, brought to life with be
Ages 6–10
A Maze Me: Poems for Girls
Naomi Shihab Nye
Seventy-two poems capture the shimmering, complex, and evolving inner lives of girls as they grow toward adulthood.
Ages 12–18
Doodle Dandies: Poems That Take Shape
J. Patrick Lewis
Words twist and turn across the page to create visual pictures of their subjects, turning every poem into a playful shap
Ages 5–10
Somebody Give This Heart a Pen
Sophia Thakur
Identity, first love, and the challenges of growing up as a mixed-race woman take center stage in this rhythmic collecti
Ages 14–18
Silver Seeds
Paul Paolilli, Dan Brewer
Sunrise, fog, and starlight come to life through clever acrostic poems that paint the natural world in a striking and im
Ages 4–8
Life Hungers to Abound: Poems of the Family
Helen Plotz
Poignant verses capture the messy, beautiful reality of home, from the quiet joys of brotherhood to the sharp sorrows of
Ages 12–18
Black Children Affirmations #1
Black Girl Magic
Mahogany L. Browne
This lyrical anthem blooms with strength and self-love, defying society's limits to celebrate the brilliance of Black gi
Ages 4–8
Harlem
Walter Dean Myers
The pulse of a community comes alive through rhythmic poetry and art that honors the music, history, and daily spirit of
Ages 9–14
We the People
Bobbi Katz
Voices from across American history come alive in sixty-five original poems that capture the people and moments that def
Ages 8–13
A Pizza the Size of the Sun
Jack Prelutsky
Wacky characters and absurd situations fill this collection of silly poems where the imagination runs wild and anything
Ages 6–12
Goddesses of the Underworld #1
Hekate: The Witch
Nikita Gill
Raised by Hades in the Underworld, an orphaned girl discovers ancient powers that could finally end the immortal war bet
Ages 14–18
Marshmallow Clouds
Ted Kooser, Connie Wanek
Turtles, tadpoles, and even cow pies are transformed into poetic gold in this freewheeling collection of thirty poems fr
Ages 8–12
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Writing & Storytelling Books for Ages 0–3
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