Poetry
From classical poetry to humorous poetry, there's a lot available for children of all ages. Here are recommended books, articles, and tips for aspiring poets.
A Writing Kind of Day: Poems for Young Poets
A Writing Kind of Day: Poems for Young Poets is an excellent books for tweens and teens interested in writing poetry. Ralph Fletcher is the author of A Writing Kind of Day: Poems for Young Poets. Ralph Fletcher is also the author of Poetry Matters: Writing a Poem from the Inside Out, another excellent resource for tweens (8-12 year olds) and young teens who are interested in writing poetry.
A Writing Kind of Day: Poems for Young Poets is an excellent books for tweens and teens interested in writing poetry. Ralph Fletcher is the author of A Writing Kind of Day: Poems for Young Poets. Ralph Fletcher is also the author of Poetry Matters: Writing a Poem from the Inside Out, another excellent resource for tweens (8-12 year olds) and young teens who are interested in writing poetry.
Children's Books About Writing Poetry
If your older elementary or middle school child enjoys writing poetry or wants to learn to write poetry, the following books may be helpful. They include a guide to poetic forms, writing prompts, writing tips, and advice from published poets.
If your older elementary or middle school child enjoys writing poetry or wants to learn to write poetry, the following books may be helpful. They include a guide to poetic forms, writing prompts, writing tips, and advice from published poets.
Poetry Matters: Writing A Poem From the Inside Out
Children’s Books: Poetry Matters: Writing a Poem from the Inside Out, by Ralph Fletcher, is a book for tweens and young teens about writing poetry. Ralph Fletcher is an author and poet. Poetry Matters is his fourth children’s books about writing.
Children’s Books: Poetry Matters: Writing a Poem from the Inside Out, by Ralph Fletcher, is a book for tweens and young teens about writing poetry. Ralph Fletcher is an author and poet. Poetry Matters is his fourth children’s books about writing.
Good Sports
Good Sports is a children' poetry book about sports by Children's Poet Laureate Jack Prelutsky. The illustrator of Good Sports, Chris Raschka, brings the poems in this children's poetry book to like with his illustrations.
Good Sports is a children' poetry book about sports by Children's Poet Laureate Jack Prelutsky. The illustrator of Good Sports, Chris Raschka, brings the poems in this children's poetry book to like with his illustrations.
The Frogs Wore Red Suspenders
Both the children's poetry book The Frogs Wore Red Suspenders by Jack Prelutsky and the audiobook version of the children's poetry book The Frogs Wore Red Suspenders by Jack Pretlutsky are a delightful treat for very young children.
Both the children's poetry book The Frogs Wore Red Suspenders by Jack Prelutsky and the audiobook version of the children's poetry book The Frogs Wore Red Suspenders by Jack Pretlutsky are a delightful treat for very young children.
Read A Rhyme, Write A Rhyme
Children's Book About Poetry: Read A Rhyme Write A Rhyme is a collection of poetry selected by educator and poet Jack Prelutsky and "poemstarts," partially finished poems for children to finish. Oversize colorful illustrations by Meilo So complement the poetry in this children's book about poetry.
Children's Book About Poetry: Read A Rhyme Write A Rhyme is a collection of poetry selected by educator and poet Jack Prelutsky and "poemstarts," partially finished poems for children to finish. Oversize colorful illustrations by Meilo So complement the poetry in this children's book about poetry.
A Kick in the Head: An Everyday Guide to Poetic Forms – A Book of Poetry and Information for Kids and Teens]
Poetry book for kids and teens: With poetry selected by Paul B. Janeczko and lively artwork by Chris Raschka, A Kick in the Head: An Everyday Guide to Poetic Forms provides an introduction to 29 different poetic forms.
Poetry book for kids and teens: With poetry selected by Paul B. Janeczko and lively artwork by Chris Raschka, A Kick in the Head: An Everyday Guide to Poetic Forms provides an introduction to 29 different poetic forms.
Children's Poetry Books About Winter - Poems Paintings and Quilts Celebrate the Season in These Children's Poetry Books About Winter
The joys of winter are celebrated in these children's poetry books about the winter season. Whether you are looking for children's poetry books about winter that stress the winter holidays or the joys, and occasional annoyances, of cold, snowy weather, you will find a children's poetry book for your child here.
The joys of winter are celebrated in these children's poetry books about the winter season. Whether you are looking for children's poetry books about winter that stress the winter holidays or the joys, and occasional annoyances, of cold, snowy weather, you will find a children's poetry book for your child here.
Children's Poetry Book - Winter Lights A Season in Poems & Quilts Features Poetry for Children and Miniature Quilts
"Winter Lights A Season in Poems & Quilts" is a beautiful children's poetry book that features poetry for children illustrated with miniature quilts. While the book is a children's poetry book, it is one that will be enjoyed by the whole family as well as those who enjoy quilts and quilting.
"Winter Lights A Season in Poems & Quilts" is a beautiful children's poetry book that features poetry for children illustrated with miniature quilts. While the book is a children's poetry book, it is one that will be enjoyed by the whole family as well as those who enjoy quilts and quilting.
Children’s Poetry Books With Poems for Two Voices or More - Poems for Two Voices or More in Children’s Poetry Books
Reading children’s poetry books with poems for two or more voices is a great way to help children learn to enjoy the spoken word and gain fluency in reading aloud. They will also enjoy working together as they read these children’s poetry books, and dramatically present the poems for two or more voices.
Reading children’s poetry books with poems for two or more voices is a great way to help children learn to enjoy the spoken word and gain fluency in reading aloud. They will also enjoy working together as they read these children’s poetry books, and dramatically present the poems for two or more voices.
Children's Books - America The Beautiful
Children's Books - The words of Katharine Lee Bates' "America the Beautiful" are illustrated with striking artwork by Chris Gall in this patriotic children's book for all ages.
Children's Books - The words of Katharine Lee Bates' "America the Beautiful" are illustrated with striking artwork by Chris Gall in this patriotic children's book for all ages.
Guide Review: "Seeing the Blue Between"
This book is an excellent choice for the 9 to 12 year old child who want to write poetry. It contains letters of advice and inspiration, and poems, from 32 well-known writers of poetry for children and young adults.
This book is an excellent choice for the 9 to 12 year old child who want to write poetry. It contains letters of advice and inspiration, and poems, from 32 well-known writers of poetry for children and young adults.
Guide Picks: Books that Celebrate America
Only the first two of these five Top Picks are poetry books, but I recommend all of the books on the list.
Only the first two of these five Top Picks are poetry books, but I recommend all of the books on the list.
Guide Picks: Children's Poetry Books
Here are brief descriptions of poetry books recommended by your About Children's Books Guide.
Here are brief descriptions of poetry books recommended by your About Children's Books Guide.
Guide Picks: Rhymes and Fun for Little Ones
Here are five recommended books of rhymes and poems for small children from your About Children's Books Guide.
Here are five recommended books of rhymes and poems for small children from your About Children's Books Guide.
Guide Review: "A Poke in the I"
This is an entertaining book of concrete poems. Poet Paul B. Janeczko edited "A Poke in the I," which was illustrated with the witty collages of Caldecott Honor artist Chris Raschka.
This is an entertaining book of concrete poems. Poet Paul B. Janeczko edited "A Poke in the I," which was illustrated with the witty collages of Caldecott Honor artist Chris Raschka.
Guide Review: "In Every Tiny Grain of Sand"
Reeve Lindbergh's collection of poems and praise from different cultures and religions is a gem. In light of world conditions, I think both adults and children could benefit from reading it.
Reeve Lindbergh's collection of poems and praise from different cultures and religions is a gem. In light of world conditions, I think both adults and children could benefit from reading it.
Guide Review: "Love to Mamá"
This collection of poetry written by Latino poets celebrates both a particular culture in all of its variety and the universal bond of love between mother and child.
This collection of poetry written by Latino poets celebrates both a particular culture in all of its variety and the universal bond of love between mother and child.
Guide Review: "Pieces"
Anna Grossnickle Hines' award winning book, "Pieces: A Year in Poems and Quilts" is for both children and adults. The book features Hines' vivid nature poetry, illustrated with her spectacular miniature quilts.
Anna Grossnickle Hines' award winning book, "Pieces: A Year in Poems and Quilts" is for both children and adults. The book features Hines' vivid nature poetry, illustrated with her spectacular miniature quilts.
Guide Review: "Poetry Matters"
Ralph Fletcher's "Poetry Matters: Writing a Poem from the Inside Out" is an excellent book for 8-12 year olds who are interested in writing their own poems.
Ralph Fletcher's "Poetry Matters: Writing a Poem from the Inside Out" is an excellent book for 8-12 year olds who are interested in writing their own poems.
"A Child's Garden of Verses"
Read Robert Louis Stevenson's classic poetry for children online.
Read Robert Louis Stevenson's classic poetry for children online.
George, Kristine O'Connell
The award winning poet and picture book author's official web site is filled with information about George, her books, and the writing process.
The award winning poet and picture book author's official web site is filled with information about George, her books, and the writing process.
Giggle Poetry
This is an entertaining site for kids who'd like to rate, write, and/or read humorous poetry.
This is an entertaining site for kids who'd like to rate, write, and/or read humorous poetry.
Nursery Rhymes
Check out the About Poetry site's Nursery Rhymes page for online text, articles, history, and more.
Check out the About Poetry site's Nursery Rhymes page for online text, articles, history, and more.
Children's Poems to Share
This annotated list, which includes cover art, is from the New York Public Library.
This annotated list, which includes cover art, is from the New York Public Library.