Juvenile / Poetry

A is for Alaska: Written by Kids for Kids

by Boys and Girls Clubs Alaska & Michelle McCann

This kid-size photo book covers locations, peoples, landmarks, and icons from across Alaska. Kids like the See-My-State Series because they are written by kids.

How to Eat a Poem: A Smorgasbord of Tasty and Delicious Poems for Young Readers

by Academy of American Poets, American Poetry & Literacy Project & Ted Kooser

Focusing on popular verse from the nineteenth century through today, this anthology invites young readers to sample a taste of irresistible poems that will nourish their minds and spirits. Selected for both...

Korean Nursery Rhymes: Wild Geese, Land of Goblins and other Favorite Songs and Rhymes [Korean-English] [Downloadable MP3 Audio Included]

by Danielle Wright & Helen Acraman

A charming collection of fourteen well-loved rhymes, Korean Nursery Rhymes is the perfect introduction to Korean language and culture for young readers.

This beautifully illustrated book features songs and rhymes...

Japanese Nursery Rhymes: Carp Streamers, Falling Rain and Other Traditional Favorites (Share and Sing in Japanese & English; includes Downloadable Aud

by Danielle Wright & Helen Acraman

**2012 Creative Child Magazine Media of the Year Award Winner!**

A delightful collection of fifteen well-loved rhymes, Japanese Nursery Rhymes is the perfect introduction to Japanese language and culture for...

Poisoned Apples

by Christine Heppermann

Every little girl goes through her princess phase, whether she wants to be Snow White or Cinderella, Belle or Ariel. But then we grow up. And life is not a fairy tale.

Christine Heppermann's collection of fifty...

The Flag of Childhood

by Naomi Shihab Nye

In this stirring anthology of sixty poems from the Middle East, honored anthologist Naomi Shihab Nye welcomes us to this lush, vivid world and beckons us to explore. Eloquent pieces from Palestine, Israel, Egypt,...

Tell the World

by WritersCorps

Through poetry we tell the world who we are, where we're from, what we love, what we think, how we feel, and why we hope.

With a foreword by hip-hop artist and celebrated urban poet Common, Tell the World is...

Poetry Matters: Writing a Poem from the Inside Out

by Ralph Fletcher

A practical guide to demystify the process of writing poetry, by the bestselling author of A Writer’s Notebook and the ALA Notable Book Fig Pudding.

Poetry matters. At the most important moments, when everyone...

Time You Let Me In

by Naomi Shihab Nye

They are inspiring talented stunning remarkable wise

They are also fearless depressed hilarious impatient in love out of love pissed off

And they want you to let them in.

Honeybee

by Naomi Shihab Nye

Honey. Beeswax. Pollinate. Hive. Colony. Work. Dance. Communicate. Industrious. Buzz. Sting. Cooperate.

Where would we be without them? Where would we be without one another?

In eighty-two poems and paragraphs,...

Wildly Romantic

by Catherine M. Andronik

Meet the rebellious young poets who brought about a literary revolution

Rock stars may think they invented sex, drugs, and rock and roll, but the Romantic poets truly created the mold.

In the early 1800s, poetry...

The Love of a Woman

by Rosarita Cuccoli

Poetry collection. English language

Milestones

by Lewis Hill

About the book

'MILESTONES:a development'is a collection of sensitive observations written in poetic form about family life in all its aspects, from the nature of combining an Italian heritage with an equally...

Stories from My Nana

by Lois Ray Rayner

Lois Rays book of poetry covers many genres and is sparked with a spiritual essence. At the same time, this poetry shows strong imagination for song lyrics. This encouraged her to share her lighthearted humor...

Giving Thanks

by Shaila Karkera

This book is a poem about giving thanks. It teaches children that there are always simple joys in life to be grateful for and that, by expressing appreciation for family, friends, nature, and the world around...

Stories from My Nana: Oh Daddy’S Eyes

by Lois Ray Rayner

Lois Rays book of poetry covers many genres and is sparked with a spiritual essence. At the same time, this poetry shows strong imagination for song lyrics. This encouraged her to share her lighthearted humor...

Estrellitas Y Nopales, Little Stars and Cactus

by Jose Chavez & Aydee Lopez Martinez

In his first collection of bilingual poetry for children, Jos Chavez shares lyrical reflections that shine a light on a young Mexican-American boy who sees stars dance across the night sky, longs to sail to...

Mis-Takes

by Jenna Bayne

Woohoo, I made a mistake!

One of the greatest strategies to teach youth is how to turn mistakes into valuable learning opportunities. Mis-takes is the third book in the BayneBook series created for adults to...

My Love Is Light

by Bri B. & Jeffery Powers

This is a poem for a special little girl named Anastasia. One day you will read this book that is about you. I hope you appreciate it as much as I do. You represent the birth of every baby who is a light to...

The Square Building

by Justin Jerome Mitchell

Your child will love to read or have this book read to them while learning in the process. There are 8 poems inspired by God and 8 illustrations to look at and talk about. The Square Building is an inspirational...