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Children's Poetry

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From Haiku to epic poetry this is the list for anyone who wants a poem to make them laugh or wonder.

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1-25 of 31 items

Dictionary for A Better World

Dictionary for A Better World

Poems, Quotes, and Anecdotes From A to Z

by Latham, Irene

Book - 2020

Beautifully illustrated alphabetically organized poems to create a better world with words like Dream, Forgiveness, and Respect. With comments from the authors. Ages 10 and up. Beautifully illustrated alphabetically organized poems to create a better world with words like Dream, Forgiveness, and Respect. With comments from the authors. Ages 10 and up. Show less

Beautifully illustrated alphabetically organized poems to create a better world with words like Dream, Forgiveness, and Respect. With comments from the authors. Ages 10 and up. Beautifully illustrated alphabetically organized poems to create a better world with words like Dream, Forgiveness, and Respect. With comments from the authors. Ages 10 and up. Show less

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Diamond Willow

Diamond Willow

by Frost, Helen

Book - 2008

Narrative poems tell the story of Willow, a young girl living in a remote village in Alaska as she helps her family with their sled dogs and searches for her place in the world. Narrative poems tell the story of Willow, a young girl living in a remote village in Alaska as she helps her family with their sled dogs and searches for her place in the world. Show less

Narrative poems tell the story of Willow, a young girl living in a remote village in Alaska as she helps her family with their sled dogs and searches for her place in the world. Narrative poems tell the story of Willow, a young girl living in a remote village in Alaska as she helps her family with their sled dogs and searches for her place in the world. Show less

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Brown Girl Dreaming

Brown Girl Dreaming

by Woodson, Jacqueline

Book - 2014

Narrative poetry telling the story of Jacqueline Woodson's childhood spent in South Carolina and New York. Narrative poetry telling the story of Jacqueline Woodson's childhood spent in South Carolina and New York. Show less

Narrative poetry telling the story of Jacqueline Woodson's childhood spent in South Carolina and New York. Narrative poetry telling the story of Jacqueline Woodson's childhood spent in South Carolina and New York. Show less

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Mirror Mirror

Mirror Mirror

A Book of Reversible Verse

by Singer, Marilyn

Book - 2010

Fairy tales told in poetry that give one perspective of the story when read from top to bottom and another perspective when read from bottom to top. Fairy tales told in poetry that give one perspective of the story when read from top to bottom and another perspective when read from bottom to top. Show less

Fairy tales told in poetry that give one perspective of the story when read from top to bottom and another perspective when read from bottom to top. Fairy tales told in poetry that give one perspective of the story when read from top to bottom and another perspective when read from bottom to top. Show less

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Crown

Crown

An Ode to the Fresh Cut

by Barnes, Derrick D.

Book - 2017

A great haircut can be an inspiring thing. This Newbery and Caldecott honor book shows just how inspired one young man is by his "fresh cut". A great haircut can be an inspiring thing. This Newbery and Caldecott honor book shows just how inspired one young man is by his "fresh cut". Show less

A great haircut can be an inspiring thing. This Newbery and Caldecott honor book shows just how inspired one young man is by his "fresh cut". A great haircut can be an inspiring thing. This Newbery and Caldecott honor book shows just how inspired one young man is by his "fresh cut". Show less

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Out of Wonder

Out of Wonder

Poems Celebrating Poets

by Alexander, Kwame

Book - 2017

A book of original poems inspired by famous poets from around the world. A great way to introduce kids to poetry. A book of original poems inspired by famous poets from around the world. A great way to introduce kids to poetry. Show less

A book of original poems inspired by famous poets from around the world. A great way to introduce kids to poetry. A book of original poems inspired by famous poets from around the world. A great way to introduce kids to poetry. Show less

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Neon Aliens Ate My Homework

Neon Aliens Ate My Homework

And Other Poems

by Cannon, Nick

Book - 2015

According to Kirkus magazine this book is where Hip Hop culture meets children's poetry with graffiti illustrations. Great for school age kids looking for a laugh. According to Kirkus magazine this book is where Hip Hop culture meets children's poetry with graffiti illustrations. Great for school age kids looking for a laugh. Show less

According to Kirkus magazine this book is where Hip Hop culture meets children's poetry with graffiti illustrations. Great for school age kids looking for a laugh. According to Kirkus magazine this book is where Hip Hop culture meets children's poetry with graffiti illustrations. Great for school age kids looking for a laugh. Show less

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Something Sure Smells Around Here

Something Sure Smells Around Here

Limericks

by Cleary, Brian P.

Book - 2015

Learn what a limerick is (a clever rhyming joke) and how they work while laughing along with the 26 wonderful examples of the art form. Learn what a limerick is (a clever rhyming joke) and how they work while laughing along with the 26 wonderful examples of the art form. Show less

Learn what a limerick is (a clever rhyming joke) and how they work while laughing along with the 26 wonderful examples of the art form. Learn what a limerick is (a clever rhyming joke) and how they work while laughing along with the 26 wonderful examples of the art form. Show less

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Hypnotize A Tiger

Hypnotize A Tiger

Poems About Just About Everything

by Brown, Calef

Book - 2015

A variety of poetry styles about really silly and often whimsical things. Great for older readers who like Shel Silverstein. A variety of poetry styles about really silly and often whimsical things. Great for older readers who like Shel Silverstein. Show less

A variety of poetry styles about really silly and often whimsical things. Great for older readers who like Shel Silverstein. A variety of poetry styles about really silly and often whimsical things. Great for older readers who like Shel Silverstein. Show less

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After the Bell Rings

After the Bell Rings

Poems About After-school Time

by Shields, Carol Diggory

Book - 2015

There's school and then there is after school! Homework, snacks, friends, soccer and many more fun things happen in this book of light and fun poems. There's school and then there is after school! Homework, snacks, friends, soccer and many more fun things happen in this book of light and fun poems. Show less

There's school and then there is after school! Homework, snacks, friends, soccer and many more fun things happen in this book of light and fun poems. There's school and then there is after school! Homework, snacks, friends, soccer and many more fun things happen in this book of light and fun poems. Show less

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A Poem in your Pocket

A Poem in your Pocket

by McNamara, Margaret

Book - 2015

A sweet story about a little girl who learns a lot about poetry and how to write her very own poem. A sweet story about a little girl who learns a lot about poetry and how to write her very own poem. Show less

A sweet story about a little girl who learns a lot about poetry and how to write her very own poem. A sweet story about a little girl who learns a lot about poetry and how to write her very own poem. Show less

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Sequoia

Sequoia

by Johnston, Tony

Book - 2014

This book is a beautiful poem dedicated to the majestic Sequoia with tree facts listed in the back too. This book is a beautiful poem dedicated to the majestic Sequoia with tree facts listed in the back too. Show less

This book is a beautiful poem dedicated to the majestic Sequoia with tree facts listed in the back too. This book is a beautiful poem dedicated to the majestic Sequoia with tree facts listed in the back too. Show less

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Red, White, and Boom!

Red, White, and Boom!

by Wardlaw, Lee

Book - 2012

It’s the Fourth of July! Travel across the country for a city parade, a beach picnic, and fireworks in the park in this poetic celebration of the many cultures and traditions that make America’s birthday BOOM! It’s the Fourth of July! Travel across the country for a city parade, a beach picnic, and fireworks in the park in this poetic celebration of the many cultures and traditions that make America’s birthday BOOM! Show less

It’s the Fourth of July! Travel across the country for a city parade, a beach picnic, and fireworks in the park in this poetic celebration of the many cultures and traditions that make America’s birthday BOOM! It’s the Fourth of July! Travel across the country for a city parade, a beach picnic, and fireworks in the park in this poetic celebration of the many cultures and traditions that make America’s birthday BOOM! Show less

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Words With Wings

Words With Wings

by Grimes, Nikki

Book - 2013

Words With Wings is a powerful novel in free verse that looks at the end of a marriage from the unique perspective of a child. Words With Wings is a powerful novel in free verse that looks at the end of a marriage from the unique perspective of a child. Show less

Words With Wings is a powerful novel in free verse that looks at the end of a marriage from the unique perspective of a child. Words With Wings is a powerful novel in free verse that looks at the end of a marriage from the unique perspective of a child. Show less

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Dear Wandering Wildebeest

Dear Wandering Wildebeest

And Other Poems From the Water Hole

by Latham, Irene

Book - 2014

This poetry book lets you spend the day at a water hole o the African grasslands. "Sleek and Sinuous" snakes are discovered and there is even a ...Show more This poetry book lets you spend the day at a water hole o the African grasslands. "Sleek and Sinuous" snakes are discovered and there is even a "Triptych for a Thirsty Giraffe". The book also includes fact bits about the animals in the poems along with great artwork. Show less

This poetry book lets you spend the day at a water hole o the African grasslands. "Sleek and Sinuous" snakes are discovered and there is even a ...Show more This poetry book lets you spend the day at a water hole o the African grasslands. "Sleek and Sinuous" snakes are discovered and there is even a "Triptych for a Thirsty Giraffe". The book also includes fact bits about the animals in the poems along with great artwork. Show less

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Spooky A B C

Spooky A B C

by Merriam, Eve

Book - 2002

You may remember this book as Halloween A B C but it has been rewritten and released as Spooky A B C for a more year round appeal. Still creepy, still scary, still cool with bigger pictures and fun. You may remember this book as Halloween A B C but it has been rewritten and released as Spooky A B C for a more year round appeal. Still creepy, still scary, still cool with bigger pictures and fun. Show less

You may remember this book as Halloween A B C but it has been rewritten and released as Spooky A B C for a more year round appeal. Still creepy, still scary, still cool with bigger pictures and fun. You may remember this book as Halloween A B C but it has been rewritten and released as Spooky A B C for a more year round appeal. Still creepy, still scary, still cool with bigger pictures and fun. Show less

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Sea Star Wishes

Sea Star Wishes

Poems From the Coast

by Ode, Eric

Book - 2013

Award-winning children's singer and songwriter Eric Ode has written this lovely collection of poems highlighting our coastal wonders. Colorful, fun and beautiful. Award-winning children's singer and songwriter Eric Ode has written this lovely collection of poems highlighting our coastal wonders. Colorful, fun and beautiful. Show less

Award-winning children's singer and songwriter Eric Ode has written this lovely collection of poems highlighting our coastal wonders. Colorful, fun and beautiful. Award-winning children's singer and songwriter Eric Ode has written this lovely collection of poems highlighting our coastal wonders. Colorful, fun and beautiful. Show less

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If It Rains Pancakes

If It Rains Pancakes

Haiku and Lantern Poems

by Cleary, Brian P.

Book - 2014

This bright and simple poetry book introduces two forms of Japanese poetry with Haiku first then Lantern poems. This bright and simple poetry book introduces two forms of Japanese poetry with Haiku first then Lantern poems. Show less

This bright and simple poetry book introduces two forms of Japanese poetry with Haiku first then Lantern poems. This bright and simple poetry book introduces two forms of Japanese poetry with Haiku first then Lantern poems. Show less

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Little Poems for Tiny Ears

Little Poems for Tiny Ears

Poems

by Oliver, Lin

Book - 2014

This delightful collection of original poems celebrates the everyday things that enthrall little ones, such as playing peekaboo, banging pots and pans, splashing at bath time, and cuddling at bedtime. This delightful collection of original poems celebrates the everyday things that enthrall little ones, such as playing peekaboo, banging pots and pans, splashing at bath time, and cuddling at bedtime. Show less

This delightful collection of original poems celebrates the everyday things that enthrall little ones, such as playing peekaboo, banging pots and pans, splashing at bath time, and cuddling at bedtime. This delightful collection of original poems celebrates the everyday things that enthrall little ones, such as playing peekaboo, banging pots and pans, splashing at bath time, and cuddling at bedtime. Show less

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Under the Freedom Tree

Under the Freedom Tree

by VanHecke, Susan

Book - 2014

Tells of the Civil War's first contraband camp that began when three escaped slaves were granted protection at a Union-held fort, prompting runaway slaves to seek freedom there and build the country's first African American community. Tells of the Civil War's first contraband camp that began when three escaped slaves were granted protection at a Union-held fort, prompting runaway slaves to seek freedom there and build the country's first African American community. Show less

Tells of the Civil War's first contraband camp that began when three escaped slaves were granted protection at a Union-held fort, prompting runaway slaves to seek freedom there and build the country's first African American community. Tells of the Civil War's first contraband camp that began when three escaped slaves were granted protection at a Union-held fort, prompting runaway slaves to seek freedom there and build the country's first African American community. Show less

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Crazy About Basketball!

Crazy About Basketball!

by Lesynski, Loris

Book - 2013

A collection of poetry about the sport of basketball. A collection of poetry about the sport of basketball. Show less

A collection of poetry about the sport of basketball. A collection of poetry about the sport of basketball. Show less

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Edgar Allan Poe's Pie

Edgar Allan Poe's Pie

Math Puzzlers in Classic Poems

by Lewis, J. Patrick

Book - 2012

Children's Poet Laureate J. Patrick Lewis borrows themes from famous poems and flips them on their head to create wacky verses and riddles in a collection of math-based problem-solving parodies. Children's Poet Laureate J. Patrick Lewis borrows themes from famous poems and flips them on their head to create wacky verses and riddles in a collection of math-based problem-solving parodies. Show less

Children's Poet Laureate J. Patrick Lewis borrows themes from famous poems and flips them on their head to create wacky verses and riddles in a collection of math-based problem-solving parodies. Children's Poet Laureate J. Patrick Lewis borrows themes from famous poems and flips them on their head to create wacky verses and riddles in a collection of math-based problem-solving parodies. Show less

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Emma Dilemma

Emma Dilemma

Big Sister Poems

by George, Kristine O'Connell

Book - 2011

Jessica celebrates all the fun she has with her little sister, Emma, but also describes the ways in which Emma's behavior can be frustrating. Jessica celebrates all the fun she has with her little sister, Emma, but also describes the ways in which Emma's behavior can be frustrating. Show less

Jessica celebrates all the fun she has with her little sister, Emma, but also describes the ways in which Emma's behavior can be frustrating. Jessica celebrates all the fun she has with her little sister, Emma, but also describes the ways in which Emma's behavior can be frustrating. Show less

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Forget-me-nots

Forget-me-nots

Poems to Learn by Heart

Book - 2012

Hoberman presents a collection of poems, from both classic and contemporary poets, which are especially suited for learning by heart and reciting aloud. Hoberman presents a collection of poems, from both classic and contemporary poets, which are especially suited for learning by heart and reciting aloud. Show less

Hoberman presents a collection of poems, from both classic and contemporary poets, which are especially suited for learning by heart and reciting aloud. Hoberman presents a collection of poems, from both classic and contemporary poets, which are especially suited for learning by heart and reciting aloud. Show less

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Grumbles From the Forest

Grumbles From the Forest

Fairy-tale Voices With A Twist : Poems

by Yolen, Jane

Book - 2013

Collects poems about and from the perspective of such fairy tale characters as the Gingerbread Man, Snow White, and Little Red Riding Hood. Collects poems about and from the perspective of such fairy tale characters as the Gingerbread Man, Snow White, and Little Red Riding Hood. Show less

Collects poems about and from the perspective of such fairy tale characters as the Gingerbread Man, Snow White, and Little Red Riding Hood. Collects poems about and from the perspective of such fairy tale characters as the Gingerbread Man, Snow White, and Little Red Riding Hood. Show less

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