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Poetry About Starting School
Explore poetry books about starting school for children.
28 books
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
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
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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
Falling Down the Page: A Book of List Poems
Georgia Heard
For the child who thinks poetry is too complicated or boring, these relatable 'list poems' transform everyday school and
Ages 7–12
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
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
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
Hen on a Pen
Elisa Anderson
Bright illustrations and silly rhymes follow a hen on a pen to help beginning readers build confidence through simple, c
Ages 2–5
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
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
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
Mrs. Wiggles and the Numbers
Lisa Konkol
For the preschooler who is just starting to notice the squiggly shapes of numbers and needs a playful, rhythmic way to l
Ages 3–6
Aspiring Bold Careers: Dream Jobs in ABC Rhyme for Kids Ages 3-5
Isabelle Wade, Golden School
For the child who asks "What can I be when I grow up?" this rhyming alphabet guide introduces diverse paths from A to Z
Ages 3–5
Margarita Engle's Memoirs #2
Soaring Earth
Margarita Engle
For the teenager navigating the pressure of world events while trying to find where they belong between two different cu
Ages 12–18
Mel Glenn's High School Poems #2
Back to Class
Mel Glenn
Sixty-five poems capture the private thoughts, pressures, and dreams of high school students and the teachers who guide
Ages 12–18
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
Mother Goose Rhymes
Counting Your Way: Number Nursery Rhymes
Terry Pierce
For parents who want to turn counting practice into a playful bonding experience, these familiar nursery rhymes build ea
Ages 2–5
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
A Book for Your Backpack
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!
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
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
The Goof Who Invented Homework and Other School Poems
Kalli Dakos
Classroom life comes to the page in this mix of silly and serious poems that capture everything from the dread of homewo
Ages 7–11
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
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