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Writing & Storytelling Poetry
Explore poetry books about writing & storytelling for children.
234 books
Learning to Swim
Ann Turner
The quiet peace of a summer house is broken in this moving collection of poems that follows a young girl as she finds wo
Ages 10–15
Ride a Purple Pelican
Jack Prelutsky
Enter a rhythmic nursery world filled with unforgettable characters like Cincinnati Patty and Pennington Poe in this col
Ages 3–7
Hey Black Child
Useni Eugene Perkins
Big dreams and great achievements take center stage in this lyrical, empowering poem that celebrates the strength and po
Ages 4–8
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Hoop Kings #2
New Royalty
Charles R. Smith Jr.
High-energy poems and bold photos celebrate the agility and finesse of NBA legends like LeBron James, Steph Curry, and B
Ages 7–12
Jack #2
Hate That Cat
Sharon Creech
Jack uses the rhythm and structure of poetry to make sense of his daily life and process his complicated feelings about
Ages 8–12
Exquisite: The Poetry and Life of Gwendolyn Brooks
Suzanne Slade
The life of Gwendolyn Brooks unfolds in this biography of the influential African American poet.
Ages 6–10
Every Story Ever Told
Ami Polonsky
Thirteen-year-old Stevie searches for a path through PTSD by leaning on the resilience and shared experiences of her com
Ages 10–14
The Proper Way to Meet a Hedgehog and Other How-To Poems
Paul B. Janeczko
Learn to toast a marshmallow, be a winter tree, or scare a monster through this joyful collection of poems that turn lif
Ages 4–8
A Dime a Dozen
Nikki Grimes
Twenty-eight honest poems explore the joys, pains, and determination required to chart your own path through the difficu
Ages 10–14
Jazz Day: The Making of a Famous Photograph
Roxane Orgill
A photographer with no camera and a wild idea tries to gather dozens of jazz legends for a historic morning on a Harlem
Ages 8–12
Paul Cookson's Poetry Anthologies
Disgusting Poems
Paul Cookson
Gross-out rhymes and revolting verses come together in this high-energy collection designed for rapping, miming, and gig
Ages 6–11
Only Opal: The Diary of a Young Girl
Jane Boulton
Young Opal shares her deep wonder for the natural world through her diary entries while living in a turn-of-the-century
Ages 5–9
Celebrating America
Laura Whipple
Voices from many backgrounds, including folk poets and tribal leaders, come together to tell the vibrant story of Americ
Ages 7–12
Presidential Misadventures: Poems That Poke Fun at the Man in Charge
Bob Raczka
Witty four-line clerihew poems provide a playful look at American presidents, highlighting their quirks and historical m
Ages 7–11
Muse Squad #1
The Mystery of the Tenth
Chantel Acevedo
A Cuban American girl discovers she is a muse of Greek legend and must harness her ancient powers to help a friend desti
Ages 8–12
Roots and Blues: A Celebration
Arnold Adoff
Lyrical rhythms trace the story of the blues, from sounds of the earth and songs of freedom to the vibrant music of toda
Ages 9–14
Ordinary Things: Poems from a Walk in Early Spring
Ralph J. Fletcher
Moss, buds, and cool breezes come to life through poetic observations made during a quiet, restorative walk through the
Ages 8–12
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
Zilot & Other Important Rhymes
Bob Odenkirk
Silly, rhyming, and full of heart, these whimsical poems invite families to laugh together at the joyful nonsense of lif
Ages 6–10
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
Quiet Storm
Lydia Omolola Okutoro
Young authors of African ancestry share their perspectives on family, pride, and spirituality in this collection of orig
Ages 12–18
Big Talk: Poems for Four Voices
Paul Fleischman
For groups or families looking for a unique way to bond, these poems transform reading into a musical, four part perform
Ages 8–12
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Picture Books
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Early Readers
(39)
Writing & Storytelling by Age Group
Writing & Storytelling Books for Ages 0–3
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Writing & Storytelling Books for Ages 12–18
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Writing & Storytelling Books for Ages 8–11
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