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Writing & Storytelling Poetry
Explore poetry books about writing & storytelling for children.
234 books
The Bookworm's Feast: A Potluck of Poems
J. Patrick Lewis
A playful literary banquet that serves up a variety of poems as courses in a meal, perfect for sparking a love of langua
Ages 6–10
A Song About Myself
John Keats
John Keats dances through playful rhymes and silly caricatures in this lighthearted poem originally written to cheer up
Ages 4–8
Boy Wonders
Calef Brown
A young boy tumbles down a rabbit hole of endless questions where answers are scarce but the joy of wondering is everywh
Ages 4–8
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Have You Heard About Lady Bird? Poems About Our First Ladies
Marilyn Singer
Lyrical poems offer a glimpse into the private and public lives of America’s First Ladies, from Martha Washington to Ele
Ages 7–12
The Cataract of Lodore
Robert Southey
The thunderous sound of a rushing English waterfall comes to life through the rhythmic, splashing words of a master poet
Ages 5–10
Gilbert and Friends
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
The Way I Feel... Sometimes
Beatrice Schenk de Regniers
Shifting from hot anger to quiet acceptance, these poems capture the many different ways a heart can feel on any given d
Ages 5–9
Spring: A Haiku Story
George Shannon
Short, evocative haiku verses capture the small, quiet wonders of nature as the world awakens during the spring season.
Ages 4–8
Secret Places
Charlotte S. Huck
Gentle verses by celebrated poets capture the quiet wonder of finding a world all your own, from tucked-away corners to
Ages 4–8
Make Magic! Do Good!
Dallas Clayton
A boy with a beard wants to be six forever and a monster fears children in this collection of poems where imagination ha
Ages 5–10
Over the Moon
Natalie Lloyd
In a world where starlight was once woven into cloth, twelve-year-old Mallie enters a dangerous flying horse competition
Ages 8–12
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
Wings on the Wind: Bird Poems
Kate Kiesler
Feathered friends take center stage in this lyrical mix of serious and silly verses written by some of literature’s most
Ages 4–8
May You Love and Be Loved: Wishes for Your Life
Cleo Wade
For parents seeking to shower their little ones with affirmations of self-worth and resilience, this poetic collection o
Ages 4–8
What the Road Said
Cleo Wade
Life is full of winding paths and confusing turns, but a little kindness and curiosity help make every wrong way part of
Ages 4–8
Haiku Nature #1
Earth Verse: Haiku from the Ground Up
Sally M. Walker
Fossils, earthquakes, and ancient rocks come to life through seventeen-syllable snapshots that capture the massive power
Ages 7–10
Rimshots: Basketball Pix, Rolls, and Rhythms
Charles R. Smith Jr.
The thump of the ball and the swish of the net come alive through high-energy poems and photographs that celebrate the s
Ages 8–12
Hope Is an Arrow: The Story of Lebanese-American Poet Khalil Gibran
Cory McCarthy
A young immigrant from Lebanon carries a secret hope to America, eventually using his poetic voice to become one of the
Ages 7–10
The Gift Outright: America to Her Poets
Helen Plotz
For students and teens looking to connect with the heart of the American story through the diverse, powerful voices of p
Ages 12–18
Around the World in Eighty Poems
James Berry
Travel from continent to continent through eighty different poems that celebrate the unique voices and cultures of more
Ages 8–12
Robert's Concrete Poems #2
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
Is This Forever, or What?: Poems & Paintings from Texas
Naomi Shihab Nye
Vibrant paintings and regional poetry capture the sweeping landscapes and unique spirit of life across the state of Texa
Ages 12–18
Great Grandmother Goose
Helen Cooper
Step back into the Middle Ages with eighty ancient rhymes that children used to sing hundreds of years ago.
Ages 6–12
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Writing & Storytelling Books for Ages 0–3
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