Books of Children's poetry, American
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Squeeze: Poems for a Juicy Universe
By Heidi MordhorstA collection of poems that explore the sweet and sour experiences of childhood.
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Mary Had a Little Lamb
By Sarah Josepha Buell HaleEnjoy this beloved poem about a young girl and her pet lamb.
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Sleigh Bells and Snowflakes: A Celebration of Christmas
... Teatime with Emma Buttersnap and Crookjaw . Linda lives with her husband , Charlie , in a little old farmhouse in Hadlyme , Connecticut . www.lindabronson.com Reinforced Binding Henry Holt and Company , LLC 115 West 18th Street New York ...
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Frankenstein Makes a Sandwich
By Adam RexStories in verse about the monster-sized problems Dracula, Wolfman, Bigfoot and other monsters have.
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School Supplies: A Book of Poems
By Lee Bennett HopkinsCarl Sandburg, Myra Cohn Livingstone, Jane Yolen, and others wax poetic about the essentials of the classroom: paper clips, notebooks, rulers, and more. Full color.
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My America: A Poetry Atlas of the United States
A collection of poems evocative of seven geographical regions of the United States, including the Northeast, Southeast, Great Lakes, Plains, Mountain, Southwest, and Pacific Coast States.
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Here's a Little Poem: A Very First Book of Poetry
By Jane Yolen, Andrew Fusek Peters, Polly DunbarA collection of poems for children with the various themes of self, family, going outside, and when it is time for bed.
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Here's a Little Poem: A Very First Book of Poetry
Greeting the morning, enjoying the adventures of the day, cuddling up to a cozy bedtime - these are poems that highlight the moments of a toddler's world from dawn to dusk.
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Monday's Troll
By Jack PrelutskyA collection of more than fifteen poems about such unsavory characters as witches, ogres, wizards, trolls, giants, a yeti, and seven grubby goblins.
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The Night Before Christmas, Deep Under the Sea
By Kathie KelleherThe classic poem is retold as a tale from under the sea.
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Mumbo Jumbo
By Michael RobertsFrom acclaimed artist Michael Roberts comes this concoction of handmade paper cutout collages and original verse that is both an ideal ABC primer and joyful read.
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Where Fish Go in Winter: And Other Great Mysteries
By Amy Goldman KossA collection of poems that answer such questions as "Where do fish go in winter?" and "Why does popcorn pop?"
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The Dream Keeper's Alphabet
By First Ward Elementary School, N.C.). Fourth Grade, Public Library of Charlotte and Mecklenburg CountyInspired by Langston Hughes' poem, fourth graders create their own dreams.
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Very Best (almost) Friends: Poems of Friendship
Or known they were your friend without having to say a word? This is a collection of poems about friendship by poets such as Elizabeth Jennings, Judith Viorst and Colin McNaughton.
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What I Did on My Summer Vacation: Kids' Favorite Funny Poems about Summer Vacation
By Bruce LanskyOver forty humorous poems about summer vacation.
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Sleepy-time Rhymes for Little Ones
By Helen HaidleA collection of bedtime rhymes conveying God's care and love for all.
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Almost Late to School: And More School Poems
By Carol Diggory ShieldsIn this follow-up to the ever-popular "Lunch Money, " 22 poems offer humor, surprise, and a knowing slant on the changing moods of a school day. Full color.
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Boo!: Halloween Poems and Limericks
By Patricia HubbellBoo! is a Marshall Cavendish publication.
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Skeleton Bones & Goblin Groans: Poems for Halloween
By Amy E. SklanskyAn illustrated collection of short poems about witches, werewolves, broomsticks, and other signs of Halloween.
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Where is Thumbkin?
This classic nursery rhyme song gets an updated, original recording paired with a delightful picture book. The combination of paired music and text helps engage students and develop early literacy skills.