Poetry

Poetry teaches kids to listen to language, its rhythm, its surprise, its music. These collections range from silly to profound, and they all reward reading aloud. ---

663 books

Caribbean Dream

Rachel Isadora

For children and parents seeking a peaceful escape into a vibrant island world, this lyrical poem celebrates the sensory

Ages 3–7

Word Play

She Sells Seashells and Other Tricky Tongue Twisters

Nancy Loewen

Tangle your teeth with a playful collection of verbal puzzles and learn the linguistic secrets that make certain sounds

Ages 6–9

Quiet Storm

Lydia Omolola Okutoro

Young authors of African ancestry share their perspectives on family, pride, and spirituality in this collection of orig

Ages 12–18

Earth Verse #1

Earth Verse: Haiku from the Ground Up

Sally M. Walker

Fossils, earthquakes, and ancient rocks come to life through seventeen-syllable snapshots that capture the massive power

Ages 7–10

Meet My Folks!

Ted Hughes

Whimsical verses introduce a family of extraordinary characters, painting a funny and fantastical portrait of a brother,

Ages 7–12

There's an Awful Lot of Weirdos in Our Neighborhood

Colin McNaughton

A wacky neighborhood comes to life through a series of funny poems celebrating the most eccentric and unusual characters

Ages 7–12

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

The Cake That Mack Ate

Rose Robart

Tracing back from the flour to the farm, see every ingredient that went into the delicious treat that Mack the dog event

Ages 2–5

Rimshots: Basketball Pix, Rolls, and Rhythms

Charles R. Smith Jr.

The thump of the ball and the swish of the net come alive through high-energy poems and photographs that celebrate the s

Ages 8–12

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

Ernest Nister's Antique Moving Picture Books

We Visit the Farm

Ernest Nister

Bunnies, chicks, and horses leap from the pages in this collection of farm poems featuring charming pop-up illustrations

Ages 3–7

Children's Poems

Dave Calder

For the child ready to explore the delightful world of words, this collection of poems sparks imagination and invites jo

Ages 4–10

Gilbert and Friends #1

Roses Are Pink, Your Feet Really Stink

Diane deGroat

Gilbert's mean Valentine's Day prank backfires into total chaos, leaving him to find a way to fix the hurt feelings he c

Ages 4–8

Little Animal Friends

A Little Pop of Joy

Amanda Wood

For families looking to share a sweet Christmas tradition, this cozy board book uses rhyming verse and a surprise pop-up

Ages 0–5

A Primer about the Flag

Marvin Bell

Discover the many meanings behind different flags, from the ones waving in parades to the lonely banners planted on the

Ages 5–9

Around the World in Eighty Poems

James Berry

Travel from continent to continent through eighty different poems that celebrate the unique voices and cultures of more

Ages 8–12

Tickle My Nose and Other Action Rhymes

Kaye Umansky

Wiggle, clap, and play along with this colorful collection of action rhymes designed to get toddlers moving and giggling

Ages 0–4

Dogku

Andrew Clements

A lonely stray finds his way into a new home and a family's heart, told through the quiet, rhythmic beauty of haiku poet

Ages 4–8

Burleigh & Minor Picture Books #1

The Great Zombie Pumpkin Parade!

Robert Burleigh

Rhyming verses lead the way through a moonlit march of zombie pumpkins celebrating the spooky spirit of Halloween.

Ages 4–8

Barnyard Prayers

Laura Godwin

When the lights go out, a young boy's toy farm animals come to life to share their quiet, whispered thoughts and nightly

Ages 3–7

Harlow Rockwell's My Books #2

My Kitchen

Harlow Rockwell

A young child narrates the simple, cozy steps of preparing lunch in the heart of the home.

Ages 2–5

Blue Lipstick

John Grandits

Fifteen-year-old Jessie navigates the humor and chaos of high school through a collection of poems that capture the true

Ages 10–15

Paul Galdone Nursery Classics

The Little Red Hen

Paul Galdone

For the child who needs to understand why everyone must chip in, this classic tale highlights the link between effort an

Ages 3–7

The Water Kingdom

Dee Smith

Whimsical fairies in every color splash through a magical realm brought to life with a unique blend of photography and r

Ages 3–7