Poetry - Kids

Thank You, Love celebrates life in simple ways. The work encourages children to feel and see the supportive benevolence of trees, birds, clouds, plants, animals, elementals, and even fairies. Images and text combine in insightful ways to deepen a natural connection to the ever-present...

Happy Birthday to ME and YOU: A Dream Come True is a fictional children's book by JoKeeta Johnson that shares a story of birthday celebration and fun across the world, even for children in orphanages. In this children's book, a close-knit family works together...

Funny poems paired with intriguing facts introduce young readers to the fascinating creatures that live in Earth's polar regions. A Kirkus Reviews Best Book of the Year! The remote North and South Poles-- which poet Douglas Florian calls our "Earth refrigerator"-- are home to...

A lush companion to The Nest That Wren Built brings to light the habits of a secretive creature with lifelike illustrations and a lyrical, informative text. Resourceful Beaver and his family work every day to build the perfect lodge in the pond, made of...

On a gold-blooming, bee-zooming, sun-dazzling day . . . / Snakes glide. / Spiders hide. / Crickets chirp. / Butterflies slurp. From Buffy Silverman, author of On a Snow-Melting Day, comes an exciting companion book. As autumn begins, plants and animals in nature begin...

Book 1 (Corrected and Updated)When learning about rhyming, children learn to enjoy the sounds present in different words. Engaging text that includes rhyming words allows children to develop their ability to make predictions, another essential reading skill, along with recognizing the different sounds in...

A VERY DEER LOVE STORY is a Christmas tale about an orphan fawn named Estherell and her unusual meeting with famous Rudolph one Christmastime. Estherell is desperately seeking food and shelter while Rudolph is despondent over his non-glowing nose. While aimlessly wandering together, a...

If you want to experience that perfect day, whether you are young or old, Venice, Italy is the place to be. The people of Venice, Italy are warm, cosmopolitan, honest, artistic, and full of music and fun. This is why Penelope Dyan and John...

The area of Juneau is larger than that of Rhode Island and Delaware individually and almost as large as these two states combined. Downtown Juneau is nestled right at the base of Mount Juneau and is named after gold prospector Joe Juneau, although the...

In this unique collaboration, four authors lyrically explore where they each come from--literally and metaphorically--as well as what unites all of us as humans. Richly layered illustrations connect past and present, making for an accessible and visually striking look at history, family, and identity....

Across the Coronado Bridge from San Diego is the sleepy, step back into the past, small town or Coronado. The locals say they are Islanders, even though they live on a peninsula; and a bicycle is a common mode of transportation for many of...

Join Brizzley Bear as he teaches readers basic poetry applications such as the use of metaphors, similes and rhymes. Children will read poetry and learn to write their own poems based on creative prompts. Each poetry activity is filled with joyous fun. Children receive...

-What did come first, the Chicken or the Egg?-Who is a better Shepherd than Bo Peep?-When does Heaven hold a Party?-What can happen when you choose the wrong friends?These questions and more are all answered inside with the aim of helping children understand how...

Somewhere under the rainbow flowers grow, and maybe that is where you will find your pot of gold. Photographer John D. Weigand and author Penelope Dyan take you on another fun filled journey to Niagara falls, Ontario, Canada. See some of the fun stuff...

A collection of haiku focusing on fourteen foods native to the Americas, celebrating the fun of the foods as well as their origins.Smear nutty butter, then jelly. Gooey party, my sandwich and me. Peanuts, blueberries, corn, potatoes, tomatoes, and more -- here is a...

Empowering, Poetic, and Vibrant.Author and poet Edward Holmes brings a read-out-loud lyrical letter for all girls who dare to dream."I Can Be Pretty" celebrates the reality that they are "pretty incredible" against pervasive messages of external validation. Skin tones, body shape, and fashion could...

"Plant Medicine Stories, Super Noni and Friends is a link for our keiki to cultivate a deeper connection to the earth through learning about Hawaiian plant medicine." Whether you're a beginner to La'au Lapa'au (Hawaiian Herbal Medicine) or someone with more experience, these tales...

A fun, rhyming book that teaches your young children about hand-washing. Complete with a song for effective hand-washing time and hand wash related activities added to the published book as a BONUS!Author: Arcenia CaballeroISBN-10: 0578387077ISBN-13: 9780578387079Publisher: Visionary Blossom Graphic Design, LLC.Language: EnglishPublished: 03/26/2022Pages: 20Format:...

The Seattle area had been inhabited by Native Americans for at least 4,000 years before the first permanent non-native settlers, Arthur A. Denny and the Denny Party, who arrived at Alki Point on November 13, 1851. The settlement was subsequently moved to its current...

This title introduces young readers to Amanda Gorman, best known as the first Youth Poet Laureate and for her inaugural poem, "The Hill We Climb." Readers will enjoy learning about Gorman's early years, education, bibliography, and many accomplishments. Aligned to Common Core standards &...

When you learn a poem by heart, it becomes a part of you. You know it in your mind, in your mouth, in your ears, in your whole body. And best of all, you know it forever. From the creators of the bestselling You...

The babies lay quiet;they won't make a peep, while my guitar gently sleeps.Inspire your child on the path to music through this soothing nursery rhyme between a boy and his guitar, as he anticipates, dreams, and reflects on the joy they share.Author: Jason Lee...

When should you give your heart to someone? Who should you give it to? And what if it doesn't work out?Our hearts find love seemingly by chance. We hold onto love, and we leave love on purpose. Learning to trust your heart can be...

Beloved by readers and critics alike for over 60 years, Mary O'Neill's timeless children's poetry book is a tribute to the many colors we see around us, and is considered a modern classic. Featuring beautiful poems and deeply luminous illustrations, Hailstones and Halibut Bones...

poems for children all ages and adults too please enjoy and read out loud if you wishAuthor: Jason GoldISBN-10: 1435781090ISBN-13: 9781435781092Publisher: Lulu.comLanguage: EnglishPublished: 04/17/2022Pages: 36Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.25lbsSize: 11.69h x 8.27w x 0.07d

Girls cannot be drummers. Long ago on an island filled with music, no one questioned that rule--until the drum dream girl.In her city of drumbeats, she dreamed of pounding tall congas and tapping small bongós. She had to keep quiet. She had to practice...

Think you know your nursery rhymes? Then think again In this witty reworking of some nursery rhymes, Georgie Porgie doesn't dare to make the girls cry, Little Bo-Peep's sheep are all present and accounted for, thank you, and it's a female doctor, of course,...

The perfect classic anthology of poetry for today's young readers.A classic poetry anthology, Knock at a Star contains lively, interesting poems from the most beloved writers and poets of our time, past and present, including Langston Hughes, Emily Dickinson, Jack Prelutsky, Mary Ann Hoberman,...

Award-winning author Marilyn Singer takes us on a journey into the fascinating and colorful world of bugs in this Pre-Level 1 Ready-to-Read Come see bugs of all different kinds dipping, sipping, crawling, calling, and so much more in this charming, rhyming book that includes...

A gifted writer and spoken word performer, he is the creator of a series of slave narratives, in commemoration and celebration of Juneteenth, The narratives have been presented in various venues throughout the region, including locations as far away as Kentucky, Youngstown, Ohio, public...

Get up close and personal with alligators in all their tooth-filled glory in this collection of poems by New York Times bestselling author Jane Yolen. Rhymes and rhythms reflect on how alligators hunt, keep warm, and care for young. Stunning, large-scale photographs zoom in...

Celebrate the 90th birthday of one of the world's most beloved icons of children's literature, Winnie-the-Pooh Whether you're six, sixty-six, or anywhere in between, this enchanting collection of verses about Christopher Robin and, of course, Winnie-the-Pooh, will enchant. Filled with gentle humor and playful...

2009 Caldecott Honor Book An ALA Notable Book A New York Times Best Illustrated Children's Book A Charlotte Zolotow Honor Book NCTE Notable Children's Book When he wrote poems, he felt as free as the Passaic River as it rushed to the falls. Willie's...

Young readers will witness rare and extraordinary natural event as a baby loggerhead hatches from its shell. With nothing but the light of the moon to act as a guide, readers will follow the newborn turtles' harrowing attempts to outpace a series of predators...

Bilbo's Last Song is considered by many to be Tolkien's epilogue to his classic work The Lord of the Rings. As Bilbo Baggins takes his final voyage to the Undying Lands, he must say goodbye to Middle-earth. Poignant and lyrical, the song is both...

"Thoughtful and thought-provoking, this book will plant the seeds of environmental activism in young readers." --Kirkus (starred review)"I encourage everyone to read this book." --Dr. Jane Goodall There's no doubt about it--plastic is in almost everything. From our phones and computers to our toys...

Celebrating a birthday is always a happy occasion but never more so in this desert community than when it's a centenary for a grand Saguaro cactus! For one hundred years, the majestic cactus has anchored this vibrant neighborhood, providing food, shelter, and shade to...

Let your children discover the works of poet Emily Dickinson in Poetry for Kids: Emily Dickinson. As the premier title in the Poetry for Kids series, Emily Dickinson introduces children to the works of poet Emily Dickinson. Poet, professor, and scholar Susan Snively has...

Celebrate Christmas with the joyous poetry of the incomparable Maya Angelou. Angelou's beautiful, moving, and beloved poem, which she first read at the 2005 White House tree-lighting ceremony, now comes alive as a fully illustrated children's book, celebrating the promise of peace in the...

William Blake, Kate Greenaway, Emily Dickinson: the writers in this charming anthology of 200 poems--first published in 1969--are among literature's most beloved. And Gyo Fujikawa's appealing illustrations depict children of all races sweetly interacting, as well as an engagingly rendered menagerie of animals and...

A companion to the Newbery Medal-winning middle grade novel The Crossover, the basis of the show streaming on Disney+!What can we imagine for our lives? What if we were the star players, moving and grooving through the game of life? What if we had...

A Junior Library Guild Selection A Society of Illustrators "The Original Art" Annual Exhibition Selection Kirkus Reviews: "Thoughtfully selected and prettily illustrated." Wall Street Journal: "Illustrated with careful delicacy...With works from a range of cultural and religious traditions, this book will encourage 4- to...

"One Last Word is the work of a master poet." - Kwame Alexander, Newbery Medal-winning author of The Crossover From the New York Times bestselling and Coretta Scott King award-winning author Nikki Grimes comes an emotional, special new collection of poetry inspired by the...

Faucet wellraincloud sea ... from each of these comes water. But where does Water go? To find out, honey, turn the page, dive in with tongue or toes, with eyes and ears and nose-- and wonder at the flow of this great world's life...

These fourteen silly, sweet poems by nationally bestselling author Jack Prelutsky are perfect for Valentine's Day. This Level 4 I Can Read title is ideal for readers who are ready for wordplay, exciting themes, and fun vocabulary words Fourteen easy-to-read poems go straight to...

Two poets, one white and one black, explore race and childhood in this must-have collection tailored to provoke thought and conversation. How can Irene and Charles work together on their fifth grade poetry project? They don't know each other . . . and they're...

As the sun sets, night creatures awaken. In their rural backyard, a parent and child camp out, watching as fireflies flicker, bats flap, and rabbits race. Atmospheric illustrations bring the nocturnal world to life in this lyrical and informative picture book.Author: Rebecca E. HirschISBN-10:...

Love! Betrayal! Ambition! Tragedy! Jealousy! William Shakespeare's universal themes continue to resonate with readers of all ages more than 400 years after his death. This wonderful, fully illustrated book introduces children to the Bard and more than thirty of his most famous and accessible...

A 2018 Notable Poetry Book for Children (National Council of Teachers of English) Poetry for Kids: Robert Frost is a collection specially curated for young readers which won't just be read, but consumed, experienced, and treasured for a lifetime. Whether capturing a cold New...

"'Will you walk into my parlor, ' said the Spider to the Fly..." is easily one of the most recognized and quoted first lines in all of English verse. But do you have any idea how the age-old tale of the Spider and the...