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Poetry About Making Friends
Explore poetry books about making friends for children.
51 books
The King's Party
Bobbicat
For the child who loves the magic of a big party and the joy of seeing everyone included in a grand, festive celebration
Ages 3–7
All Aboard Poetry Reader #2
I Brought My Rat for Show-and-Tell
Joan Horton
School days come alive through poems about questionable cafeteria mystery meat, the stress of class pictures, and exactl
Ages 6–9
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
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If I Owned a Candy Factory
James Walker Stevenson
A young boy imagines all the sugary, colorful treats he would create and distribute to his friends if he were in charge
Ages 4–8
Miss Poppy and Friends #1
Miss Poppy and the Honey Cake
Elizabeth MacDonald
Miss Poppy is a very disorganized pig who really wants to bake a honey cake, but she discovers she cannot do it without
Ages 4–8
Lejos / Cerca Concepts #1
Cerca / Close
Juan Felipe Herrera
For the toddler discovering how they fit into the world around them, this bilingual board book explores the beauty of ph
Ages 0–3
Pat-A-Cake
Marilyn Janovitz
This beloved traditional nursery rhyme, "Pat-a-Cake," is presented with delightful illustrations featuring animal charac
Ages 4–11
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
Rolling Harvey Down the Hill
Jack Prelutsky
Join a gang of boys, including the narrator, Lumpy, Tony, Willie, and the often-obnoxious Harvey, as they get into delig
Ages 4–11
Bad Emotions, Go Away!
Happy Children Publishing
Help your child navigate big feelings like frustration and sadness with this rhyming guide to emotional regulation and t
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 Book for Your Backpack #1
How to Be Confident in Kindergarten
D.J. Steinberg
From conquering show-and-tell nerves to trying new things, these sweet, backpack-sized poems offer a boost of bravery fo
Ages 4–6
Here I Come! #2
Preschool, Here I Come!
D.J. Steinberg
Saying goodbye on the first day and watching butterflies hatch are all part of the fun in these joyful poems celebrating
Ages 3–5
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
What a Day It Was at School!
Jack Prelutsky
From the chaos of the classroom to the freedom of the playground, these playful poems celebrate everything that happens
Ages 6–10
Hand Rhymes
Marc Tolon Brown
For parents seeking a way to channel a toddler's energy, these fourteen interactive hand games turn quiet time into a pl
Ages 1–5
Forever Friends #2
Rat and Troll Search for the Sun
Paul R. Melia
Rat and Troll wander through the forest on a rhyming quest to find the missing sun, meeting hungry animals along the way
Ages 3–7
Ernest Nister's Antique Moving Picture Books
Good Friends
Ernest Nister
Movable pictures and charming poems bring scenes of childhood play to life through interactive tabs and vintage illustra
Ages 3–8
All We Needed to Say
Marilyn Singer
Tanya and Sophie navigate the same school day, but their poems reveal very different perspectives on everything from lib
Ages 7–11
It's Holiday Time #2
It's Valentine's Day
Jack Prelutsky
Handmade cards and silly sentiments fill this playful collection of poems about dogs, applesauce, and the fun of Valenti
Ages 5–9
Ten Rules You Absolutely Must Not Break #2
Seven Rules You Absolutely Must Not Break If You Want to Survive the Cafeteria
John Grandits
The school lunchroom transforms into a terrifying world of giant insects as Kyle tries to survive a chaotic maze of cafe
Ages 4–8
Big Talk: Poems for Four Voices
Paul Fleischman
For groups or families looking for a unique way to bond, these poems transform reading into a musical, four part perform
Ages 8–12
Swimming Upstream: Middle School Poems
Kristine O'Connell George
New lockers, changing friendships, and the daily ups and downs of life in a new school come alive through this collectio
Ages 10–14
Fernie and Me #1
Fearless Fernie
Gary Soto
Rhythmic verses capture the daily life of two best friends as they navigate the hallways and challenges of their school
Ages 8–12
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