4 Kids Poetry Books

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A week ago, Amanda Gorman made history as the youngest inaugural poet in U.S. history. This week, we celebrate poetry and possibilities. Poetry can be silly, joyful and inspiring for all ages. Read below for recommendations for infants, toddlers, preschoolers, elementary schoolers & tweens/teens.

We Sang You Home by Richard Van Camp. This stunning board book is filled with heartfelt metaphors, loving illustrations and text exploring the magical bond between a child and parents. Recommended for infants & toddlers.

Chuckles and Smiles: Children's Poems by Raven Howell. Whimsy and fun poetry for children, ranging in style from couplets and quatrains to free-form poetry and nontraditional haiku. Recommended for toddlers & preschoolers.

Hard-Boiled Bugs for Breakfast: And Other Tasty Poems by Jack Prelutsky. A new collection of 100 poems from the Young People’s Poet Laureate and bestselling poet Jack Prelutsky. Topics include food, animals, self-identity and a simple life. Recommended for elementary school readers.

Inside Out and Back Again by Thanhha Lai. Free verse poems, usually just two to three pages, tell the story of 10-year-old Kim Hà, who escapes from Saigon. Trapped at sea, she eventually arrives in Alabama. Recommended for tweens/teens.