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Poetry About Growing Up
Explore poetry books about growing up for children.
142 books
The Monkey Who Lost His Tail
Amanda Allison
For the child who feels overwhelmed when something goes wrong. This playful rhyming story models how to keep calm and ke
Ages 3–7
Haiku Nature #3
Trees: Haiku from Roots to Leaves
Sally M. Walker
For the child who loves exploring the backyard, this blend of poetry and science reveals the hidden life of trees from t
Ages 7–10
The Sea, Ships, and Sailors
William Cole
For the young explorer captivated by the mysteries of the deep, this collection of rhythmic sea shanties and classic mar
Ages 10–16
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Pat-A-Cake
Marilyn Janovitz
This beloved traditional nursery rhyme, "Pat-a-Cake," is presented with delightful illustrations featuring animal charac
Ages 4–11
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
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
Life Hungers to Abound: Poems of the Family
Helen Plotz
Poignant verses capture the messy, beautiful reality of home, from the quiet joys of brotherhood to the sharp sorrows of
Ages 12–18
Wherever You Go
Pat Zietlow Miller
A wandering rabbit hops past mountain peaks and through busy cities, finding that every winding road eventually leads ba
Ages 4–8
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
Learning to Swim
Ann Turner
The quiet peace of a summer house is broken in this moving collection of poems that follows a young girl as she finds wo
Ages 10–15
Sisters First #1
Sisters First
Jenna Bush Hager, Barbara Pierce Bush
A tender, lyrical celebration of the lifelong bond between sisters, perfect for helping a child prepare for or bond with
Ages 4–8
You Read to Me, I'll Read to You #1
Very Short Stories to Read Together
Mary Ann Hoberman
This unique book invites two readers to share the story, with one reading the left page and the other the right, creatin
Ages 4–11
A Child's Garden of Verses
Robert Louis Stevenson
Gentle rhymes capture the magic of childhood wonder, from climbing trees to the mysterious world of shadow-play at bedti
Ages 4–8
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 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
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
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
The Proper Way to Meet a Hedgehog and Other How-To Poems
Paul B. Janeczko
Learn to toast a marshmallow, be a winter tree, or scare a monster through this joyful collection of poems that turn lif
Ages 4–8
A Burst of Firsts: Doers, Shakers, and Record Breakers
J. Patrick Lewis
This poetic collection honors remarkable individuals who achieved significant "firsts," from the first American woman in
Ages 4–11
Poems for Children and Their Parents #2
Sad Underwear and Other Complications
Judith Viorst
For children navigating the highs and lows of everyday life, these witty poems tackle everything from embarrassing under
Ages 7–11
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
The Best Part of Me
Wendy Ewald
Celebrate the skin you are in with this collection of children's own words and photos exploring body positivity and self
Ages 5–10
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
Seeing the Blue Between: Advice and Inspiration for Young Poets
Paul B. Janeczko
Famous poets share honest letters about the beauty of failure, the necessity of rewriting, and the joy of making a poem
Ages 10–18
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