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Explore poetry books about growing up for children.
138 books
Prayers from the Ark Selected Poems
Carmen Bernos de Gasztold
Each animal aboard Noah’s ark shares its own quiet, personal prayer in this gentle and beautifully illustrated collectio
Ages 7–12
Leaf by Leaf: Autumn Poems
Barbara Rogasky
For the child noticing the first crisp breeze or falling leaf. This collection of classic poetry helps families celebrat
Ages 6–12
Flower Fairies
Flower Fairies of the Summer
Cicely Mary Barker
Delicate watercolor illustrations and gentle verses bring the hidden spirits of summer wildflowers and garden blossoms t
Ages 3–8
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Clancy of the Overflow
Andrew Barton Paterson
Experience the longing of a city-dweller for the open skies and adventurous life of Clancy, a drover in the Australian o
Ages 4–11
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
I Promise #1
I Promise
LeBron James
For children building their character and confidence. This rhythmic call to action encourages kids to make daily promise
Ages 4–8
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
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
He Said, She Said
Kwame Alexander
When a smooth-talking football star and the school’s top student lead a social media revolution, they find an unexpected
Ages 14–18
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
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
Jack #1
Love That Dog
Sharon Creech
Jack finds a surprising way to express his deepest feelings through poetry as he navigates a journey that is both joyful
Ages 8–12
Fire! Fire! Said Mrs. McGuire
Bill Martin Jr.
Join Mrs. McGuire and her animal friends in this playful adaptation of a classic rhyme. What starts as a worried cry of
Ages 3–7
Very Best (Almost) Friends: Poems of Friendship
Paul B. Janeczko
Gentle verses capture the many faces of friendship, from the joy of shared secrets to the quiet moments of loneliness an
Ages 7–11
Heard it in the Playground
Allan Ahlberg
For the child navigating the highs and lows of the school day, from playground whispers to the chaos of the classroom, t
Ages 7–11
Everybody Was a Baby Once
Allan Ahlberg
Nineteen playful poems feature a whimsical cast of babies, sausages, and nursery characters reflecting on the funny expe
Ages 3–7
My Very First Mother Goose
Mother Goose's Little Treasures
Iona Opie
For parents seeking to soothe their little ones with the rhythmic magic of language, these rare nursery rhymes offer a m
Ages 0–5
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
Bill Martin Instant Readers #4
What to Say and When to Say It
Bill Martin Jr.
This rhyming book uses humor and cartoons to help children navigate unusual social situations and learn polite, appropri
Ages 3–7
Happiness Is . . .
The Sky Is the Limit
Lisa Swerling, Ralph Lazar
For children standing at the threshold of a new chapter, this lyrical journey celebrates the vast potential and small mi
Ages 3–8
Woke Baby
Mahogany L. Browne
For parents wanting to share their values of social justice and community from day one, this rhythmic board book turns a
Ages 0–3
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
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Growing Up by Age Group
Books for Growing Up for Ages 0–3
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