Poetry Books

Introduce children to the joys of poetry with this charming collection of poems by Lydia Howard Sigourney, curated by the Cairns Collection of American Women Writers. Perfect for bedtime stories or to inspire a lifelong love of poetry in young readers...

"Welcome my friends to the Upside Down House," a topsy-turvy place where anything is possible. Inside its wacky walls you'll meet a girl with a beard, a boy who never gets out of bed, a sword swallower, a pirate, a dinosaur who plays basketball, and the...

This collection of poetry provides a unique view of poet finding her own voice. It is the record of her journey from elementary school into college. Each poem shows not only the progression of talent, but also the evolution of her mind. It is through...

Learn all about the creation of the world, what happened during the Trojan War and what happened to those who fought in it, as well as some other little myths not many people can recall. If you like reading tall tales or even about history, this is the...

Follow along with Laylabelle as she discovers all sorts of sounds in this early-reader poem, All the Things My Ears Can Hear!Find Creation Nation Studios on Facebook @CreationNationStudioswww.CreationNationStudios.com

Let me present to you, Dear Reader, an epic quest to top them all about an alchemist, a dragon, demons, and a kingdom's rise and fall. This is the legend of Princess Victoria, which time almost forgot to tell. It is not for the faint of heart but,...

When an idea is born, only a special pencil can help it grow.For author Jim Carter, keeping a treasured pencil in his desk always allowed him to express his thoughts. And while working with second grade students, he was inspired to put pencil to paper...

Ava the Anteater and Friends presents the second book of the series, covering letters E through to I, it's Ethan the Elephant and Friends! Enjoy 5 new rhyming stories covering the alphabet, animals and more!Ethan the Elephant's BathFiona Flamingo's...

Miniscule horses and wet doggy kisses,Upchucking houses and jumbo catfishes,Guitar-playing turtles and trips to the moon,Dog slobber, headstands, and things that go vrooom!!!This whimsical and witty collection from poet Marshall Silverman is chock-full...

The tragic play, Romeo and Juliet ,was written early in the career of William Shakespeare. It is the tale of two young star-crossed lovers whose deaths finally unite their feuding families. It was one of Shakespeare's most popular plays. The story...

The American alligator (alligator mississippiensis) is one of two living alligator species and is native only to the, southeastern United States. The other larger living alligator species is the Chinese alligator. Alligators come to us from a...

Say hello to another comeback kid, the osprey. The osprey, like the California brown pelican and the American bald eagle, was once the victim of the pesticide DDT that caused its shells to become brittle and break, interfering with the ospreys'...

The American Beaver (Castor canadensis) was hunted for its fur, and was eliminated from large portions of its range during the early 19th century. However, this comeback kid made a recovery in the 1940's through a practice of trap and transfer and...

Perfect for reading aloud, this collection of colour poems is sure to grab the attention and inspire any young reader to explore their own world of colour. Using rhyme, metaphor, similes, personification, onomatopoeia and alliteration, they look at the...

This book is a special collection of poems expressed by Xavier Thomas.

"not dead, but dying" is a collection of poetry written from the perspective of a teen in today's society.

As the subtitle states, it's a "self indulging collection of random facts, riddles, jokes, poems, flash fiction, quips, and all around silliness". Read for a few laughs or maybe a "fun fact" or two. Then buy it's sequel, "I Wrote Another Book!".

Children have the power to turn simple everyday tasks into moments of intrigue and laughter.When getting dressed, they might just think: "My pants are really easy Since both my feet will fit.And after I put both legs in, I pull them up. That's...

In this 1st book of the Poetry Pals series, Edwin and his son share a diverse collection of whimsical and thought-provoking poems to educate and inspire. Micah is an elementary school student and Edwin too often finds himself acting like one. What...

Teenage life is comprised of a myriad of feelings and emotions, some of which include finding and seeking love, finding a place of happiness and joy, seeking acceptance from the world, experiencing heartbreak, feelings of betrayal, loss and confusion,...

As the little one goes to bed and prepares for sleep, Mom and Dad are invited to share in the lovely dreams. There are brightly colored candy, ice cream and balloons flying high in the sky.There's a cat with a crown, bigger than its' head. There's a...

One of the nice things about being a kid is sometimes it's okay to just have fun and be silly. Children's Limericks from A to Z is both fun and silly. Every limerick comes with a creative illustration. The limericks are fun to read. The illustrations...

What would you do if you were bullied by a classmate or a baby sister? What would you do if you lost your mom in a grocery store? If these things have never happened to you, that‛s great! But unfortunately, they did happen to certain characters in...

Inside this little house is the story of a girl who lived a dream, who laughed and danced, sang and cried, loved and smiled. The child grew to learn that some truths were lies - yet, survived.The girl fell asleep in a little house without windows and...

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A fun, rhyming picture book for children 2-7Hophop, the little bunny, is sad because he can't read his book."Did you like the book?" Ollie asked Hophop. "I never learned to read." He sadly sobbed. "Oh, my. I will teach you!" Ollie sighed and replied...

The adventures of Little George continue as he attempts to find the elusive "Snowasaurus" Join Little George as he embarks on a journey through the woods and the snow to catch a glimpse of this mysterious creature. A story of new...

This book is a delightful collection of prose and poetry intended to inspire and uplift young women. Sigourney includes selections from a wide range of authors, including Shakespeare, Longfellow, and Milton, covering a variety of themes from friendship...

This enchanting book is a celebration of childhood, friendship, and the beauty of nature. With delightful verses and charming illustrations, the author takes readers on a journey through the world of childhood imagination, exploring the wonders of the...

A delightful collection of whimsical poems guaranteed to enchant readers of all ages. From the humorous to the profound, these verses offer a glimpse into the unique imagination of author Albert W. Smith.This work has been selected by scholars as being...

This charming collection of children's poems is sure to delight readers of all ages. Written by the beloved author Frances Ridley Havergal, these verses capture the innocence and wonder of childhood in a way that is both timeless and inspiring. With...

Welcome to the fanciful world of Earf, where volcanoes require plumbing, clouds are pulled by pulleys, and restaurants thrive inside runaway boulders. Follow the little bear as he leads your child through each new environment. Inspired by both Dr. Seuss...

This little girl loves to draw. The trouble is, no one can understand her scribbles. Is it a chicken gone berserk? Is it Frankenstein yawning? Oh, no she says, "It's a pretty ballerina with a little ocarina and her pet chiquita cheetah singing Auld Lang...

As parents and caretakers of our children, there are times when we feel our patience and faith is being tested-and we question, at times, how we should respond. "I hope," says author Marie Parks Pinto, "that, through this series, we can help parents...

Dabney Stuart's love for the animals that inhabit the earth pulses through this new collection of poems for the young and the young at heart.From rhinoceros to remora, iguana to impala, whale to water buffalo, & chameleon to crocodile-the dozens of...

Polishing the Apples is for young readers, but its focus and stirring view will inspire readers of all age groups and all lovers of poetry. Using poetry to assist in the development and maintenance of good character traits is the theme of Polishing the...

In the world of unknown creatures,I wonder what you’ll find.Perhaps the unknown creatureswill open up your mind. The Unknown World is a nursery rhyme for the New Earth. The magical words, rhymes, and colourful illustrations in this book...

Buddy feels very anxious when people gather around him at the zoo. Luckily, he has so many friends at the zoo who try to help him out by teaching him different ways to calm down. Follow along with Buddy as he tries out each strategy and see if he can...

Poka and Peanut Play Time Poems is a poem book full of positive, motivational, and educational poems for school-age kids. Poka and Peanut take on the challenge of sharing their poems due to current poems and nursery rhymes having an unpleasant history...

They Called Me 299-359 is an anthology of poetry and essays written, edited, and compiled by incarcerated youth who are Free Minds Book Club members, held both at the DC Jail and in adult federal facilities across the country. Through moving personal...

Poetry does not have to be stuffy and boring: just as live does not have to be routine or mundane. My book of poetry called Wondering Ardor is a romp through a playground of poetry, where life is not always so boring, and the day holds whatever...

Poet David Kherdian describes the day to day activities of a cat as he moves from the countryside to the big city.Beautiful woodcuts complement the elegantly simple verses of this collection.  In a world where everything is hustle and bustle,...

My Sister Steals My ToysAnd 109 Other Funny PoemsMy sister steals my toys.My sister pulls my hair.My sister hides the clothesI really want to wear.She eats my favorite foodsand blames me for her mess.I wish she’d just be nice!She fills my life with...

Someone is turning three! I wonder who that can be? Could it be you? You are no longer two? A lot of very good things can happen when you are three. One of those things is that you are a year closer to four; and the writer of this book, Penelope...