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Poetry About Making Friends
Explore poetry books about making friends for children.
51 books
You Are the Pea, and I Am the Carrot
J. Theron Elkins
Celebrate the joy of finding your perfect match with this sweet, rhyming exploration of friendship and the special bond
Ages 2–5
Yours Till Niagara Falls, Abby
Jane O'Connor
Abby faces summer camp alone after her best friend breaks an ankle, leaving her to navigate bunkmates and mystery meat o
Ages 8–12
Come Stay with Me
Bruce DeLong
For the toddler or preschooler learning that kindness knows no bounds, this sweet rhyming book shows how different anima
Ages 2–5
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Brandy The Bunny - Sharing Is Caring
Mrs.Fluffy.Shop
For the child who struggles to let others play with their toys or treats, this rhyming tale gently models the happiness
Ages 2–6
Moving Up: How to Ace Secondary School
Christian Foley
A supportive collection of poems to help pre-teens navigate the giant leap from primary to secondary school, from first-
Ages 10–13
Herbert Hated Being Small
Karla Kuskin
Short Herbert and tall Philomel find that being the right size is all about who you are standing next to in this playful
Ages 4–8
Lunch Money And Other Poems About School
Carol Diggory Shields
For the elementary schooler who needs a laugh to navigate the daily rhythms of the classroom, cafeteria, and playground.
Ages 6–10
Double Dutch: A Celebration of Jump Rope, Rhyme, and Sisterhood
Veronica Chambers
For the child who loves the rhythm of the playground, this vibrant guide celebrates the history, culture, and community
Ages 8–12
Almost Late to School And More School Poems
Carol Diggory Shields
The chaos of the classroom and the rush for the bus turn into a series of funny, relatable poems about the ups and downs
Ages 5–9
Countdown to Summer: A Poem for Every Day of the School Year
J. Patrick Lewis
A daily dose of whimsy for the whole school year. From the first bus ride to the final bell, these 180 poems capture the
Ages 6–11
A Stick Is an Excellent Thing: Poems Celebrating Outdoor Play
Marilyn Singer
For children who need a nudge to step away from screens and rediscover the magic of a simple stick, a mud puddle, or a g
Ages 4–8
This Is Just to Say: Poems of Apology and Forgiveness
Joyce Sidman
For the child grappling with the weight of a mistake or the difficulty of forgiving a friend, this collection uses poetr
Ages 8–12
Clap Your Hands
Lorinda Bryan Cauley
Roar like a lion, spin in circles, and find something yellow in this active rhyming story that asks everyone to join the
Ages 1–4
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
Llama Llama Picture Books #11
Llama Llama Back to School
Anna Dewdney, Reed Duncan
Llama Llama is worried about the end of summer, but he soon finds that the classroom is a place for making new friends a
Ages 2–5
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
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
Little Blue Truck #7
Little Blue Truck's Valentine
Alice Schertle
Little Blue Truck hits the road to deliver Valentine's Day cards to all his pals, while quietly hoping there might be a
Ages 0–4
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
School Days
Barbara G. Hennessy
Gentle rhymes and cheerful illustrations capture the familiar faces and everyday objects that make up a busy, welcoming
Ages 3–6
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
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
Did You See What I Saw? Poems About School
Kay Winters
The everyday magic of the classroom comes to life through twenty-four poems covering everything from the first bell to t
Ages 4–8
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