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Poetry Books for the Young Ones

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Bev Ocampo

Reading poetry has been part of our everyday life. It is fun. It moves us. It teaches us to be compassionate, to be courageous. It teaches us appreciate life even more. : )

Here's a list of poetry books we enjoyed reading in the afternoon before nap. Hope you'll find something to add to your home library! : )

I love the beautiful poems curated from various writters in this book. Gyo Fujikawa's illustrations are so adorable!

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A Child's Book of Poems

A favorite version of “A Garden of Verses”, but this time beautifully illustrated by Tasha Tudor. What makes it special is that it reflects the wonderful childhood of the author. This book is dear to us. : )

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A Child's Garden of Verses, illustrated by Tasha Tudor

We enjoyed this humurous poetry book by Jack Prelutsky, coupled with wonderful illustrations by Garth Williams. : )

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Ride a Purple Pelican

A beautiful book of poetry about Christopher Robin and his adventures written by his father, A.A. Milne. Poems are written in POVs of a child which adds charm to us readers. : )

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When We Were Very Young

This is the second collection A.A. Milne had written in 1927 after When We Were Very Young. We find the poems funny and touching, picturing the slow quiet growing moments of a child. We love it! : )

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Now We Are Six

Mary Burt who believes in the formative power of learning poems by heart. Our most favorite poem in this book so far is first one which is “The Arrow and the Song” by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. : )

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Poems Every Child Should Know

We love Jack Prelutsky's collection of funny and lovely poems in this book! It was also illustrated by our favorite author, Arnold Lobel. : )

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The Random House Book of Poetry for Children

Perfect for your children's imaginative minds! : )

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Where the Sidewalk Ends

This book by Robert Frost will surely capture the hearts of both young and old. : )

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Poetry for Kids: Robert Frost

Sing a Song of Seasons includes 366 poems written by various authors, which you can read with your children everyday for every season. : )

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Sing a Song of Seasons: Nature Poems Daily

Another delightful collection of poems from Shel Silverstein, the author of The Giving Tree. Hope you'll enjoy this!

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A Light in the Attic

We've read this book had been part of our morning basket for quite a long time! : ) I believe this book is already out of print so if you find one in thrift shops and booksales, that will be a good buy!

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Poems to Read to the Very Young

A perfect poetry book for your afternoon tea with your kids! : ) (Affiliate link)

The 20th Century Children's Poetry Treasury

With Jack Prelutsky’s excellent selection of poems, fashioned with charming watercolor illustration, your and your children will surely like this! : )

Oxford Illustrated Book of American Kids' Poems

Childhood with beautiful poems from Robert Louis Stevenson and delightful drawings from our favorite illustrator, Gyo Fujikawa! : )

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A Child's Garden of Verses, Illustrated by Gyo Fujikawa

A poem a day for the whole year! This treasury of poems is a lovely heirloom to pass on to next generation. If you are a poetry lover, you'll surely love to share this passion with your kids through this wonderful book! : )

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I Am the Seed that Grew the Tree

Outrageously humurous poems, written with wit and drawn with Shel Silverstein's own style of illustrating. Enjoy! (Affiliate link)

Every Thing On It

We love Emily Dickinson’s poems about th beauty of nature and everyday life. (Affiliate link)

Emily Dickinson: Poetry for Young People

A collection of beautiful works by the American poet, Walt Whitman. Appreciate that the definition of words and commentary for each poem are included. : ) (Affiliate link)

Poetry for Kids: Walt Whitman