Poetry - Kids

Share Neil Gaiman's beautifully illustrated Instructions with creative, artful graduates and other travelers of all ages."A perfect reminder to always be on the lookout for magic and wonder. Sometimes, we need those two things the most."*In this breathtaking jacketed picture book, Neil Gaiman's lyrical...

Celebrate friendship with Coretta Scott King Award winners Eloise Greenfield and Jan Spivey Gilchrist!Drum is worried that summer will be a bummer until Dorene, Louis, and Rae enter his life unexpectedly. Together they embark on an unforgettable summer of discovery and creative play.With free-verse...

The Place My Words Are Looking For is Paul B. Janeczko's collection of the leading poet's and the commentary associated with their work. In this collection of poetry and commentary, 39 of our leading poets share their poems as well as their thoughts, unravelling...

Silver sails all out of the west Under the silver moon: Sleep, my little one, sleep, my pretty one, sleep. - Tennyson Sleep, My Little One brings together 59 carefully selected poems about sleep and dreams. This gorgeous collection includes the most tender and...

Nivid, a young falcon, learns far more than just how to fly. He learns to trust his own instincts and not follow the crowd.Author: H. L. CrockerISBN-10: 1098022114ISBN-13: 9781098022112Publisher: Christian FaithLanguage: EnglishPublished: 11/11/2019Pages: 22Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.18lbsSize: 10.00h x 8.00w x 0.06d

A splendidly illustrated collection of poems inspired by young children that address common themes such as having a hard day at school, feeling shy or being a newcomer. The poems in Climbing Shadows were inspired by a class of kindergarten children whom poet and...

The perfect gift for young soccer fans, this picture book features twenty-two imaginative poems that capture all aspects of the world's most popular sport. From the coach who inspires players to fly like the wind, to the shin guard that begs to be donned,...

Well-known for his spine-tingling, spooky stories, Edgar Allan Poe was also a master at writing haunting, deliciously macabre poems. Children will enjoy 13 of his verses--including two of Poes most famous, "The Raven" and "Annabel Lee"--along with excerpts from eight of his most popular...

When Daddy prays my fear of darkness disappears and angels tiptoe down the hall. I hear them through the door and wall . . .when Daddy prays. In this collection of new poems by Nikki Grimes, a child learns about prayer from his father,...

The same country that inspired Katharine Lee Bates in 1893 to write "America the Beautiful" inspired Neil Waldman, one hundred years later, to illustrate Bates's poem with gorgeous acrylic paintings. Waldman's stunning panoramas take us from coast-to-coast: from Niagara Falls to Napa's fruited plains,...

In My America, Lee Bennett Hopkins weaves together fifty poems -- grouped by geographic region -- to create a remarkable portrait of the United States. Here is America in all its stunning variety, from the dramatic seacoast of the Northeast and the rippling cornfields...

With 6 starred reviews, 8 best of the year lists, and over 20 state award nominations, everyone is raving about Mirror Mirror! "Remarkable."--The Washington Post "This mind-bending poetry is accompanied by Masse's equally intelligent, equally amusing art."--Time Out New York for Kids What's brewing...

Emily Dickinson wrote short, often enigmatic poems that are widely read and quoted by people of every age. Yet, as well known as her poetry is, Dickinson as a person is considered to have been a mysterious recluse--a silent figure who wore only white,...

"A thoughtful collection that eloquently bears out the theme of unity of all creatures." --School Library Journal Native American elders will tell you there is as much to see in the night as in the familiar light of day, and here Abenaki storyteller and...

What makes a boy into a man? Courage. Confidence. Patience. Integrity... For more than one hundred years, this classic poems has inspired readers to reach for the best in themselves. In pictures and words, here's what every boy needs to know most.Author: Rudyard KiplingISBN-10:...

From the creators of the Caldecott Honor Book Song of the Water Boatman and Other Pond Poems comes a celebration of ubiquitous life forms among us. Newbery Honor-winning poet Joyce Sidman presents another unusual blend of fine poetry and fascinating science illustrated in exquisite...

Blue lost one boy to the streets and is determined that this time will be different. And Damon knows that even though he's the "man of the house," there's room for a friend like Blue in his life. At the end of the day,...

Thank you! You are appreciated. Here I am sharing my heart with you. This book is for anyone who has found love and lost it. It is for anyone who has never known what love is. A Marined Heart is a book for those...

Three gifted poets team up with a collection of poems dealing with worries and anxieties and find ways to develop empathy and mindfulness. Read about the Land of Blue, where it's ok to feel sad, find ideas for what to do with worries, or...

DISCOVER 50 FUN AND EDUCATIONAL POEMS THAT YOUR KIDS WILL ABSOLUTELY FALL IN LOVE WITHGet Your Kids Excited About Reading And Help Them Learn About Feelings, School, and Family With These Insightful and Enlightening Poems.In This Fun Poetry Book Your Kids Will Learn: Poems...

A good book to make the kids knowledgeable and happier! Parents want their kids to know about nature and also spend some time in natural environment. Also, kids are curious and they want to know about the wonderful phenomena happening in nature around them....

There are many roads to motherhood, and many ways for a child to be born. Whether your journey involved IVF, FET, embryo donation, embryo adoption, adoption, gestational surrogacy, or traditional pregnancy, you are part of the miracle of life. Mollie Huyck's I Became Your...

Lemons as big as oranges, the cool Pacific Ocean, mountains that rise up beyond the outstretched bay--California beckons as one girl makes her way west on a journey filled with excitement, hope, and the promise of a place where people from all paths come...

This collection brings together the more than 250 children's poems Ted Hughes wrote throughout his career. They are arranged by volume, beginning with those published for younger readers and progressing to more complex and sophisticated poems that he felt were written within hearing of...

Though War is OldIt has notBecome wise.Poet and activist Alice Walker personifies the power and wanton devastation of war in this evocative poem.Stefano Vitale's compelling paintings illustrate this unflinching look at war's destructive nature and unforeseen consequences.Author: Alice WalkerISBN-10: 0060753854ISBN-13: 9780060753856Publisher: HarperCollinsLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/18/2007Pages:...

This classic picture book from Pulitzer Prize-winning poet Gwendolyn Brooks, paired with full-color illustrations by Caldecott Honor artist Faith Ringgold, explores the lives and dreams of the children who live together in an urban neighborhood. In 1956, Gwendolyn Brooks created thirty-four poems that celebrated...

I Am A Tree is a wide ranging salute to The Wonderful World of Trees! It includes original color artwork, a poetic tribute to trees and all they do, along with additional chapters all about trees. Written mainly for children, it contains facts and...

Juan Felipe Herrera, the first Mexican-American Poet Laureate in the USA, is sharing secrets: how to turn your wonder at the world around you into weird, wild, incandescent poetry. Can you walk and talk at the same time? How about Jabberwalk? Can you write...

"A stunning combination of poems and illustrations celebrating some of Earth's wildest and most beautiful creatures." -- Kirkus Reviews (starred review) The stellar team who brought us On the Farm presents a companion book evoking creatures of the wild in simple, clever poems and...

I am a nee dle of steel glass & cement 102 stories high on a clear day you can see 200 miles out into the Atlantic or watch hundreds of ants scurrying like people on the sidewalks below & the yellow bugs racing recklessly...

Snowballs, ice skating, sledding Frozen toes, icy slush, runny nose. Well, winter's not all fun and games. But well-loved, best-selling poet Douglas Florian will melt your doubts about Mother Nature's chilly grip with twenty-eight winter-inspired poems accompanied by his crisp, trademark watercolor illustrations. Young...

With a lot of practice, a young boy learns from his old teacher how to listen to the sounds and songs of the natural world. When you know "the other way to listen," you can hear the wild-flower seed bursting open. You hear rocks...

"Until this century, most children's poetry was either syrupy sweet or overblown and didactic, and tended to talk down to its readers. Contemporary children's poets have thrown all that condescension and moralizing out the window, and write with today's real child in mind."- from...

Every tree has its own story to tell in this evocative collection of poems celebrating the many varieties--from maple to willow to oak. There are so many different kinds of trees in the world, and each has special qualities that make it unique. This...

Crazy artist massacres famous poem. Paul couldn't help himself... the muse made him do it.Author: Paul Elwin Rodgers, Lewis CarrollISBN-10: 1480095656ISBN-13: 9781480095656Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing PlatformLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/21/2013Pages: 26Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.19lbsSize: 8.50h x 8.50w x 0.07dReview Citation(s): Kirkus Reviews 08/15/2018

Follow Ted, a "Toys for Tots" toy, as he travels from the store shelves to his final destination . . . . where he becomes a special gift to a child on Christmas morning. One Christmas in 1947, Diane Hendricks, wife of Major Bill...

Follow a girl and her cat as they walk through the seasons, and note the mathematical concepts illustrated around them. This unique collection of math-poems addresses the principles of addition, subtraction, division, simple graphs, and more Look around and jump into the world of...

In this unusual counting book, playful poems tell the stories of one elk, two birds, three fish--from one through ten and then many--as they go about their day. For an added bonus, numerals, Roman numerals, and words related to the numbers are included in...

A poetry collection introducing animal architects that build remarkable structures in order to attract a mate and have babies. Many animals build something--a nest, tunnel, or web--in order to pair up, lay eggs, give birth, and otherwise perpetuate their species. Organized based on where...

Creatures of land, water, and sky are featured here in short poems for early readers. Noted poet and educator Georgia Heard writes about baboons and bears, eagles and bats, dragonflies and frogs. Naturalist and illustrator Jennifer Dewey captures each animal in dramatic detail. The...

A glorious, full-color collection of Mother Goose rhymes like "Three Blind Mice," "Humpty Dumpty," and "Mary Had a Little Lamb," featuring the classic Blanche Fisher Wright illustrations from the original 1916 The Real Mother Goose. Filled with all your favorite nursery rhymes-from Little Bo...

From the first page of this unusual and original collaboration between Jorge Luj疣 and Isol, readers will realize that this is not just another counting book. Whether they are discovering that three is for bedtime kisses, or that five is for secret creatures hiding...

This book is an adaptation of a poem written by the author when he was 16 years old. He was inspired by his sister Shauna, who was born with Rett's Syndrome. Unable to speak or walk on her own, the gift of Shauna's life...

Big Brutus put the oooohs and aaahs in the backyard of the Heartlands! Miles before you reach this retired giant, you can see it on the horizon south of West Mineral, Kansas. BIG BRUTUS FACTS - Designed and built by Bucyrus-Erie for the Pittsburg...

The mountain village of Zermatt, Switzerland is nestled in a valley between steep mountains, and it is dominated by the Matterhorn. When you exit your Swiss-red train, and see the cobblestone streets and horses and carriages, you immediately will notice are no cars. The...

We all have days when we feel bored. We all have days when we feel blue. I'm Feeling Blue, Too! turns the ""can't-do-nothin'"" blues into an exciting exploration of color. Climb inside a spinning bubble, grab some sky from high above a trampoline, dive...

Silver sails all out of the west Under the silver moon: Sleep, my little one, sleep, my pretty one, sleep. - Tennyson Sleep, My Little One brings together 59 carefully selected poems about sleep and dreams. This gorgeous collection includes the most tender and...

Try these Letts 11+ Poetry Practice Workbook with Assessment Tests and get practising for the 11+ Independent School Entrance Exams.Author: Collins UkISBN-10: 1844199053ISBN-13: 9781844199051Publisher: LettsLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/23/2018Pages: 48Format: Paperback

I wrote this during the lockdown, amidst the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020I based it on my hope for my grandchildren's futures and the futures of all the children around the world, who, all of a sudden, were faced with this strange and unknown reality.Things...

Cat bones, rat bones, and bat bones illustrate this spooky Halloween adventure, written by newbery-Honor-winning author Marion Dane Bauer. If you take your trick-or-treat sack and venture into the dark woods on Halloween night, you'll find cat bones, rat bones, and bat bones--and all...