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Poetry About Being Different
Explore poetry books about being different for children.
149 books
Knock at a Star
X. J. Kennedy, Dorothy M. Kennedy
Short, snappy verses from famous and anonymous poets prove that poems can be funny, surprising, and easy to read.
Ages 7–12
Scranimals
Jack Prelutsky
For the child who loves to make up their own silly stories, these rhythmic poems introduce a world of hybrid creatures t
Ages 4–10
Silly Verse for Kids
Spike Milligan
Belly laughs are guaranteed with this collection of absurd and anarchic poems featuring the famous On the Ning Nang Nong
Ages 7–12
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F E G Ridiculous Poems for Intelligent Children
Robin Hirsch
For the clever child who loves wordplay and puzzles: this witty collection uses 'ridiculous' logic to introduce middle-g
Ages 8–12
How Sweet the Sound: The Story of Amazing Grace
Carole Boston Weatherford
A moving journey through the life of the man who wrote Amazing Grace, showing how one song can become a timeless anthem
Ages 4–9
The Sheriff of Rottenshot
Jack Prelutsky
For the child who loves the weird, the wacky, and the slightly spooky. These nonsensical poems celebrate the joy of word
Ages 6–10
The Dog Who Walked with God
Michael J. Rosen
In a dark and watery world, the Creator searches for a companion before bringing the familiar sights and sounds of our e
Ages 5–9
For Laughing Out Loud
Jack Prelutsky
For the child who thinks poetry is 'boring' or serious, this collection of silly verses and zany characters will have th
Ages 6–10
Dragons, Dragons & Other Creatures That Never Were
Eric Carle
Vibrant collages bring legendary monsters to life, from fiery dragons to web-footed bunyips, paired with poetry from cel
Ages 4–9
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
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
Monster School
Kate Coombs
Step inside a classroom where the students are zombies and goblins, but the poems reveal they have the same feelings and
Ages 4–8
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
We Sang Across the Sea: The Empire Windrush and Me
Benjamin Zephaniah
Experience the historic voyage of the HMT Empire Windrush through Benjamin Zephaniah's moving poem. This beautifully ill
Ages 4–11
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
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
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
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
I Am MAGICAL
Kathy V. Tran
Celebrate the huge heart and soaring imagination hidden inside every small child with this whimsical, rhyming tribute to
Ages 3–8
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
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
Wool Gathering: A Sheep Family Reunion
Lisa Wheeler
For children navigating the delightful chaos of big family gatherings, this collection of puns and poetry celebrates bel
Ages 4–8
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
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Middle Grade
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Early Readers
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