Poetry - Kids

For nearly a century, The Real Mother Goose has delighted young children!For more than seventy-five years THE REAL MOTHER GOOSE has been delighting millions of children, and today the magic is as strong as ever. Heralded as the "standard" Mother Goose by parents, grandparents,...

From award-winning team Suzanne Slade and Cozbi A. Cabrera, Exquisite is a picture-book biography of celebrated poet Gwendolyn Brooks, the first Black person to win the Pulitzer Prize. A 2021 Coretta Scott King Book Award Illustrator Honor Book A 2021 Robert F. Sibert Informational...

Ever since it was published in 1978, the picture-book presentation of Robert Frost's poem "Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening" has been an enduring favorite. For this special edition with a new design, trim size, and three new spreads, Susan Jeffers has added...

Equal parts heartwarming, funny, and empowering, this stunning photography book celebrates kids' favorite things about themselves. An award-winning photographer asked children, "What is the best part of you?" Their answers accompany striking black-and-white photographs in this sometimes funny, sometimes moving, deeply personal book. A...

From the creators of the New York Times bestseller Poetry Speaks to Children, comes this inspirational anthology book of poems for middle grade readers.Poetry Speaks Who I Am is filled with more than 100 remarkable poems for teen boys and girls, making it the...

Lyrical prose and warm watercolor illustrations bring a "certain part of the country called Appalachia" alive for young readers. Two award-winning artists, forever touched by their experiences growing up in this unique landscape, have teamed to create a quietly powerful and beautifully crafted portrait...

"Young basketball fans will have a hard time keeping still. . . . A great choice to energize poetry units." -- Booklist Margo Dydek, Ticha Penicheiro, Chamique Holdsclaw . . . these are just three of the twelve women profiled in a dynamic group...

A collection of poems about fairies, sprites, and wee folk accompanied by colorful illustrations.Author: Jill Fredrickson, Marjorie FoxxISBN-10: 8541560929ISBN-13: 9798541560923Publisher: Independently PublishedLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/09/2021Pages: 38Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.19lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.10d

Iridescence is a bouquet of poems which have topics that might relate to the reader and their lives. The poems try to decode the mysteries of the hidden world, talk about the blues and how its an aspect we have to give respect to,...

"Abroad" by the renowned illustrator Thomas Crane was described as "one of the loveliest books ever produced" when it was published in 1882. This generously sized, full color, reproduction makes it available to today's children.Author: Crane ThomasISBN-10: 1781395608ISBN-13: 9781781395608Publisher: Benediction ClassicsLanguage: EnglishPublished: 11/26/2015Pages: 58Format:...

Skagway, Alaska celebrates its gold rush past; and if you go there you can ride a train high into the mountains and on a clear day see all the way to the sea. There is a quaint, preserved town that you can walk through...

This book has been carefully created to understand and relate to our brilliant Sun energies experienced every single day. Cosmic Light - Sun Child creates an opportunity to explore particular views points of the connection between our Earth and Sun, incorporating a loving blend...

Join the Little Witch and Wizard on their magical journey of friendship and knowledge. Each delightful poem chronicles the adventures of the Little Witch and Little Wizard as they discover what works (and what doesn't), while also learning some important lessons about life.Author: Alethea...

A collection of original poems about children learning to play traditional Chinese instruments in preparation for a performance, accompanied by factual information about each instrument.Every musician knows that learning to play an instrument has its challenges and its rewards. There's the embarrassing first day...

A Newbery Honor Book In a moving, lyrical tale about the cost and fragility of freedom, a New York Times best-selling author and an acclaimed artist follow the life of a man who courageously shipped himself out of slavery. What have I to fear?My...

The most accessible and joyous introduction to the world of poetry The Random House Book of Poetry for Children offers both funny and illuminating poems for kids personally selected by the nation's first Children's Poet Laureate, Jack Prelutsky. Featuring a wealth of beloved classic...

In simple words and sun-drenched paintings, Alma Flor Ada and Sim n Silva take us into the fields and orchards, and into the lives of the people who work them. Simple poems in Spanish and English, one for each letter of the Spanish alphabet,...

Featuring luminous art by Coretta Scott King Award-winning illustrator Kadir Nelson, this reflective picture book by poet Ntozake Shange looks back at the great Black thinkers and innovators who visited her father's house. A close-knit group of Black innovators formed their own community in...

Happy New Year ... in July! This versatile collection of engaging original poems showcases New Year celebrations throughout the year and around the world.In many places around the globe, the new year starts on January 1. But not everywhere! Chinese New Year is celebrated...

Enjoy this picture book celebration of diverse childhoods, and the essential things that make us all the same."A compelling exploration of the differences between children that make them unique as well as the common humanity that unites them." (Publishers Weekly)Every day all over the...

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 Harlem...

Featured in Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh's 2021 Best Books for Babies list!Tummy Time Friends has been selected by Raising Readers--a nonprofit organization of pediatricians and early-reading specialists--to give to every Maine infant at the four-month-old wellness check.Infants will lift their heads to see the...

A patterned parade of striped animals leaps to life! What kinds of animals have stripes, and why do they have them? To scare predators, hide more easily, or warn enemies to stay away? In this bilingual English-Spanish picture book, award-winning author-illustrator Susan Stockdale explores...

From two-time Newbery medalist and living legend Lois Lowry comes a moving account of the lives lost in two of WWII's most infamous events: Pearl Harbor and Hiroshima. With evocative black-and-white illustrations by SCBWI Golden Kite Award winner Kenard Pak.Lois Lowry looks back at...

Play with your words A brand-new poetic form that turns word puzzles into poetry. Part anagram, part rebus, part riddle--the poems in Lemonade: and Other Poems Squeezed from a Single Word capture a scene from a child's daily life and present a puzzle to...

In Germany in 1938, life is dangerous. Like other twelve-year-old girls, Jutta Salzberg enjoyed playing with friends, going to school, and visiting relatives. In 1938 Germany, these everyday activities were dangerous for Jews. Jutta and her family tried to lead normal lives, but soon...

"A dazzlingly poetic photo album of the insect world for tots on up." -- Kirkus Reviews (starred review) What would happen if you walked very, very quietly and looked carefully at the natural world outside? You might see a cricket leap, a moth spread...

The award-winning team behind A Great Big Cuddle--two former UK Children's Laureates--reunite to present a collection of nursery rhymes both familiar and rediscovered. Honey for breakfast, Honey for tea.Honey for YOU, Honey for ME. Welcome to the vibrant world of nursery rhymes--from beloved playground...

The definitive anthology of children's poetry, collected by a beloved author Years in the making, this full-color treasury contains nearly two hundred poems, all of them handpicked by Bill Martin Jr. Traditional children's poems are presented alongside contemporary pieces, and the collection is capped...

Use all your senses--not just your eyes--when you read Robert Frost's remarkable poems. Your own world will quickly melt away as Frost draws you into winter wonderlands, forests, and fields. More than twenty-five of the Pulitzer-Prize winner's best-loved poems are included, along with stunning...

Playfully told in quick, witty verses and illustrated with gorgeously colored linocut art, Alaska is for the Birds! features 14 feathered friends found across Alaska."The book features Zerbetz's signature bold, colorful prints of 14 birds alongside Ewing's playful poems about each bird."--Ketchikan Daily News"Fourteen...

A 2018 Notable Poetry Book for Children (National Council of Teachers of English) Discover the poetry of Carl Sandburg in Poetry for Kids: Carl Sandburg. Carefully chosen for kids, these 35 poems are presented, illustrated, and explained by an expert. There is no better...

The Women Who Caught the Babies highlights important aspects of the training and work of African-American midwives and the ways in which they have helped, and continue to help, so many families by "catching" their babies at birth. The blend of Eloise Greenfield's poetry...

An imaginative and engaging exploration of childhood emotions through poetry and evocative illustration. Emotions are like animals: No two are quite the same. Some are quiet; some are fierce; And all are hard to tame. Children experience all sorts of emotions: sometimes going through...

Take young readers on a rhyming journey with engineer Yvonne Ng's (The Mighty Steam Engine) picture book about what it takes to build a road. A boy walks home one day, only to find his street under construction As he enjoys watching the excavators,...

Deepen the bond with your baby with a poem a day in Poetry for Little Ones.Spend quality time with your little ones as you read these poems to newborns and young kids. Your baby will love hearing your voice. This book is organized so...

In this diverse collection, #1 New York Times best-selling author and editor Caroline Kennedy has chosen more than a hundred poems that speak to all of us: the young and young at heart, and poetry-lovers new and old. There's a poem to celebrate every...

Enjoy this picture book celebration of diverse childhoods, and the essential things that make us all the same."A compelling exploration of the differences between children that make them unique as well as the common humanity that unites them." (Publishers Weekly)Every day all over the...

"Lends the 'attitude of gratitude' relevance beyond Thanksgiving Day." --Booklist "Offers a variety of reasons for giving thanks and feeling appreciation." --Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books Acclaimed poet Nikki Grimes and award-winning illustrator Cozbi A. Cabrera celebrate the joy of family, friends,...

When words in verse are paired with the awesomeness of nature, something magical happens Beloved former U.S. Poet Laureate J. Patrick Lewis curates an exuberant poetic celebration of the natural world in this stellar collection of nature poems. From trickling streams to deafening thrunderstorms...

Laugh and learn with fun facts about humankind's best friend--dogs!--all told in Dr. Seuss's beloved rhyming style and starring The Cat in the Hat. "I'm the Cat in the Hat, and today we will go to the Short-Shaggy-Tail-Waggy Super Dog Show!" The Cat in...

It's Mother's Day Celebrate moms everywhere with spa treatments, tasty treats, and more in this installment of Natasha Wing's best-selling series. It's the night before Mother's Day, and Dad and the kids are determined to show Mom just how much they love her. They...

If you're sleepy in the jungleAnd you wish to find a pillow, Take a friendly word of warning: DO NOT USE AN ARMADILLO! Covering everything from centipedes to whales, from swinging on swings to ice-skating in winter, from eating applesauce to celebrating birthdays, the...

Preschoolers love baby animals, and they love to move. Celebrate both with a hard-wearing Toddler Tough picture book perfect for an active read-aloud. Calves swim, / Hatchlings bounce, / Porcupettes nibble, / Kittens pounce. Story time is on the move with this multilayered concept...

Rob Gonsalves--master of magical realism--presents another mesmerizing picture book in his Imagine a... series, that will "stimulate wonder and imagination" (Booklist, starred review). Imagine a world where the sky becomes the Earth; where a waterfall freefalls to become dancing women; where you can cut...

Originally published in 1885, A Child's Garden of Verses has served as a wonderful introduction to poetry for each new generation. Stevenson's beloved poems celebrate childhood in all its complexity and joy, from the sunny pleasures of "At the Seaside," to the imaginative musings...

A 2018 Notable Poetry Book for Children (National Council of Teachers of English) Introduce your children to the beautiful words of classic American poet, Walt Whitman. Poetry for Kids: Walt Whitman makes the work engaging and easy to understand. Walt Whitman is considered by...

Musician, botanist, baseball player, pilot--the Latinos featured in Bravo!, by author Margarita Engle and illustrator Rafael López, come from many different countries and from many different backgrounds. Celebrate their accomplishments and their contributions to a collective history and a community that continues to evolve...

This companion to Earth Verse: Haiku from the Ground Up soars into space with a perfect fusion of poetry and science, accompanied by breathtaking illustrations. one minuscule speckgrows into the universea mind-boggling birth This stunning meeting of poetic form and luminous artwork transports us...

Search for hidden numeral shapes in this fun, rhyming picture book-- a perfect way to engage preschoolers learning numbers! Number shapes are everywhere-- look up! Look down! Look here! Look there. Rhymes invite children to look for numerals hidden in the pictures: A tall...