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Explore poetry books about being different for children.
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Jan Brett's Fairy Tales
Beauty and the Beast
Jan Brett
A kind-hearted maid looks past a frightening exterior to find the trapped prince within, breaking a dark enchantment thr
Ages 4–8
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 World's Greatest Poems
J. Patrick Lewis
Scorpion eaters and cobra kissers take center stage in this zany collection of poems about the world's most bizarre and
Ages 6–10
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Flip-Side Rhymes
Jack and Jill
Christopher Harbo
A classic rhyme fills one half of this flip-book, while the other side offers a fractured version of the story told from
Ages 4–7
Black Children Affirmations #2
Black Girl, Bloom Bright
Mahogany L. Browne
Lyrical language and vibrant art celebrate the strength and joy of Black girlhood in a poetic world filled with deep cul
Ages 4–8
Crush: Love Poems
Kwame Alexander
Romantic rhythms and heartfelt verses capture the essence of modern love alongside classic works from poets like Nikki G
Ages 11–18
On Morning Wings
Reeve Lindbergh
Simple words and gentle imagery retell a psalm about being known and loved no matter where you fly or go.
Ages 3–7
ABC of African American Poetry
Ashley Bryan
Vibrant paintings illuminate fragments of twenty-five poems and a spiritual, celebrating the soul and rhythm of African
Ages 4–10
Anpao: An American Indian Odyssey
Jamake Highwater
Follow a young boy's epic journey to manhood through a tapestry of traditional North American Indian legends woven into
Ages 12–18
The Dream Keeper
Langston Hughes
Rhythmic blues, soulful songs, and lyrical verses celebrate the Black experience and the enduring beauty of human dreams
Ages 8–12
The Adventures of Isabel
Ogden Nash
The unstoppable Isabel faces down hungry giants and wicked witches with a calm spirit and a feisty attitude in this play
Ages 4–8
Alice's Adventures #2
Jabberwocky
Lewis Carroll
The famous nonsense poem from Through the Looking Glass comes to life in a medieval setting full of strange creatures an
Ages 6–10
Bigfoot Is Missing!
J. Patrick Lewis, Kenn Nesbitt
Monsters and myths hide in plain sight through poems disguised as street signs, newspaper headlines, and milk cartons.
Ages 6–10
On the Day the Horse Got Out
Audrey Helen Weber
Strange and wonderful things begin to happen the moment a curious horse escapes its corral to wander through a world of
Ages 4–8
Things I Have to Tell You: Poems and Writing by Teenage Girls
Betsy Franco
For parents of teenage girls, this collection offers a profound, authentic look into the turbulent emotional landscape o
Ages 12–18
Drag Queen Story Hour
The Hips on the Drag Queen Go Swish, Swish, Swish
Lil Miss Hot Mess
For the child who loves to dress up and dance, this vibrant sing-along celebrates the joy of being yourself and the magi
Ages 4–8
I Talk Like a River
Jordan Scott
The frustration of a boy whose words get stuck vanishes by the water's edge as his father helps him see his voice as a p
Ages 4–8
Custard the Dragon #1
The Tale of Custard the Dragon
Ogden Nash
Custard the dragon may seem like a coward, but everything changes when a menacing pirate arrives to threaten Belinda and
Ages 4–8
Falling Hard: 100 Love Poems by Teenagers
Betsy Franco
One hundred teenagers from all backgrounds share raw, honest poems about the messy reality of obsession, heartbreak, and
Ages 12–18
Wearing My Mother's Heart
Sophia Thakur
For the teen navigating the transition to adulthood who needs to hear that their voice, their heritage, and their evolvi
Ages 14–18
Something about America
Maria Testa
For the child grappling with being from two different worlds, this poetic story explores the complex journey of healing
Ages 10–14
Who Was?
Who Was Walt Whitman?
Kirsten Anderson
Follow a New York printer's journey across a divided nation as he uses his unique, rule-breaking poetry to celebrate the
Ages 8–12
Margarita Engle's Memoirs #2
Soaring Earth
Margarita Engle
For the teenager navigating the pressure of world events while trying to find where they belong between two different cu
Ages 12–18
Boshblobberbosh: Runcible Poems for Mr. Lear
J. Patrick Lewis
For the child who feels like an outsider or loves the delightful silliness of made-up words. Explore the life of the man
Ages 8–12
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