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• Poetry Comics

  Snider, Grant,

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  Ages 6-10. This book takes the feelings of being a child and intertwines them with the seasons in bright, comic panels of poetry that bring the two together beautifully.

• In and Out the Window

  Yolen, Jane,

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  Ages 6 & up. Accompanied by enchanting artwork, this brilliant collection of more than 100 poems from the legendary author celebrates childhood, showing just how wonderful it is to be a kid.

• How to Write a Poem

  Alexander, Kwame,

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  Ages 8 & up. Combines playful text with inventive artwork to encourage readers to celebrate the magic of discovering their very own poetry in the world around them.

• What You Need to Be Warm

  a Poem of Welcome

  Gaiman, Neil,

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  Ages 4-10. In his powerful and moving poem, featuring illustrations from thirteen extraordinary artists, bestselling author and UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador Neil Gaiman draws together many different memories to answer the question, 'what do…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Zilot & Other Important Rhymes

  Odenkirk, Bob, 1962-

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  Ages 6+. A collection of humorous and heartfelt poetry for children and adults.

• Soccer Queens

  Smith, Charles R., Jr., 1969-

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  Ages 8+. Paying tribute to soccer's greatest U.S. athletes, as well as the U.S. World Cup team of 1999, this collection of energetic poems captures the movement of current and past stars, celebrating their skills and talents as they strive…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• A Whale of a Time

  a Funny Poem for Every Day of the Year

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  Ages 3-10. A collection of 366 hilarious poems about animals, families, school, food, holidays, and much more!

• Where I Live

  Poems About My Home, My Street, and My Town

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  Ages 6-8. This diverse selection of 34 poems, paired with bright illustrations that capture daily life, celebrates the places where we live: our homes, our streets, our towns

• Voices of the People

  Bruchac, Joseph, 1942-

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  Ages 10+. Through poems that capture the essence of each person's life, acclaimed Native American writer Joseph Bruchac introduces readers to famous indigenous leaders from The Peacemaker in 1000 A.D. to modern day dancer Maria Tallchief…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Smile Out Loud

  25 Happy Poems

  Coelho, Joseph,

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  Ages 5-10. Twenty five original poems from award winning poet Joseph Coelho designed to be read aloud to project confidence, conjure happiness, make you laugh or cheer others up. Some are odes, some can be said as personal mantras or just…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Counting in Dog Years and Other Sassy Math Poems

  Franco, Betsy,

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  Ages 6-8. Twenty-nine playful poems from the maven of math poetry + ingenious high-concept art = countless hours of mind-blowing, mathematical fun. Award-winning author Betsy Franco is back with another pitch-perfect performance that…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Away With Words!

  Wise and Witty Poems for Language Lovers

  Hoberman, Mary Ann,

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  Ages 6+. A deliciously clever and entertaining collection of poems that celebrate word play by former Children's Poet Laureate and New York Times bestselling author Mary Ann Hoberman Words are remarkable / Here is a book / Where you'll not…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Love Your Amazing Self

  Joyful Verses for Young Voices

  Jones-Quartey, Ofosu,

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  Ages 7+. A collection of poems that encourages kids to affirm the positive in themselves and their lives.

• Marshmallow Clouds

  Two Poets at Play Among Figures of Speech

  Kooser, Ted,

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  Ages 10-13. Celebrated poets Ted Kooser along with Connie Wanek, and illustrator Richard Jones, explore figures of speech in a spirited and magical way--and invite our imaginations out to play

• Book of Questions: Selections

  Libro De Las Preguntas : Selecciones

  Neruda, Pablo, 1904-1973,

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  Ages 5+. This Spanish-English bilingual edition is the first fully illustrated selection of Book of Questions: comprising 70 questions of the original 320, these poems, carefully woven together by theme and accompanying full-page…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Ready for Spaghetti

  Funny Poems for Funny Kids

  Rosen, Michael, 1946-

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  Ages 3-5. Fizzing with rhythm, energy, and laughter, this perfect gift-book introduction to poetry celebrates the day-to-day routines of early childhood. From the rise-and-shine exuberance of "Up, up, uppity-up!" to the sweet lull of "Hush…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Real Dada Mother Goose

  a Treasury of Complete Nonsense

  Scieszka, Jon,

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  Ages 7-10. The classic nursery rhymes we know and love--upside-down, backward, in gibberish, and fresh out of bounds--as only Jon Scieszka could stage them. Mother knows best, but sometimes a little nonsense wins the day. Inspired by…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• If This Bird Had Pockets

  a Poem in Your Pocket Day Celebration

  VanDerwater, Amy Ludwig,

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  Ages 4-8. Fascinating information about the animals (yes, sea otters have pockets!) tucked into short, lively poems and bright, bold artwork make this collection perfect for National Poetry Month--or any day of the year. In honor of Poem…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Out of This World

  Star-studded Haiku

  Walker, Sally M.,

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  Ages 10-14. This stunning meeting of poetic form and luminous artwork transports us out of the bounds of Earth, past a lunar eclipse, beyond the orbiting planets, and into glowing galaxies and twinkling constellations. Sally M. Walker uses…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Yuck, You Suck!

  Poems About Animals That Sip, Slurp, Suck

  Yolen, Jane,

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  Ages 8-11. This appealingly icky poetry collection presents animals that suck--quite literally! From the mosquito to the elephant to the lamprey, discover how and why these animals sip, slurp, and suck