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Explore poetry books about being different for children.
155 books
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
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
Making Friends with Frankenstein
Colin McNaughton
Zany rhymes and gross-out humor bring a cast of stinky, scary, and silly monsters to life in this collection of irrevere
Ages 7–12
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The Man from the Land of Fandango
Margaret Mahy
A mysterious, bouncing man who only appears once every five hundred years arrives to juggle and dance through these rhyt
Ages 4–8
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
Wild Peace
Irene Latham
For the child who feels overwhelmed by a world that is too loud or too fast. A soothing journey from sensory overload to
Ages 4–8
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
The Wisdom of Trees How Trees Work Together to Form a Natural Kingdom
Lita Judge
For the child who loves exploring the woods and wonders how the natural world connects. This poetic guide reveals the hi
Ages 8–12
My Hippo Has the Hiccups: And Other Poems I Totally Made Up
Kenn Nesbitt
For the child who needs a giggle or a break from serious schoolwork. This collection of over 100 wacky poems turns every
Ages 6–11
A Poke in the I
Paul B. Janeczko
For the child who loves to draw and play with words, this clever anthology uses the physical shape of poems to bring the
Ages 6–12
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
The One and Only Ivan #2
The One and Only Bob
Katherine Applegate
With a hurricane looming, a brave dog named Bob teams up with a gorilla and an elephant to rescue his long-lost sister a
Ages 8–12
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
Dogman
John Dowie
A rocket ship shaped like a kennel brings a creature who is half-puppy and half-baby to a lighthouse, where he must find
Ages 5–9
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
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
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
The Mighty Slide
Allan Ahlberg
A girl suddenly turns into two, a man battles crocodiles, and a mysterious creature lurks beneath a school in this colle
Ages 7–11
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
A Light in the Attic
Shel Silverstein
Silly rhymes and eccentric drawings fill these pages with humorous mishaps and wild imagination.
Ages 6–12
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
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
Shel Silverstein Poetry
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
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