K-2nd Grade Poetry
Animal Ark: Celebrating Our Wild World in Poetry and Pictures by Kwame Alexander, Photographs by Joel Sartore
Pairing the stunning photography of National Geographic photographer Joel Sartore with the delicate poetry of Newbery award-winning author Kwame Alexander, this lush picture book celebrates the beauty, diversity, and fragility of the animal world.
Before She Was Harriet by Lesa Cline-Ransome, Illus. by James E. Ransome
An evocative poem and opulent watercolors come together to honor a woman of humble origins whose courage and compassion make her larger than life.
Blue Sky White Stars by Sarvinder Naberhaus, Illus. by Kadir Nelson
Wonderfully spare, deceptively simple verses pair with richly evocative paintings to celebrate the iconic imagery of our nation.
Cricket in the Thicket: Poems about Bugs by Carol Murray, Illus. by Melissa Sweet
An enchanting and informative look at a perennial topic of interest for kids―cool bugs!
Family Poems for Every Day of the Week by Fransisco Alarcón, Illus. by Maya Christina Gonzalez
Partly based on the real life experiences of Alarcon's own family, this festive, celebratory collection of poems highlights the daily life of children while also honoring the experiences of the poet's Latino family in the United States.
I Carry Your Heart with Me by E. E. Cummings, Illus. by Mati McDonough
I Carry Your Heart With Me is a children's adaptation of the beloved E. E. Cummings poem, beautifully illustrated by Mati Rose McDonough.
I’m Just No Good at Rhyming by Chris Harris, Illus. by Lane Smith
This entirely unique collection offers a surprise around every corner: from the ongoing rivalry between the author and illustrator, to the mysteriously misnumbered pages that can only be deciphered by a certain code-cracking poem, to the rhyming fact-checker in the footnotes who points out when "poetic license" gets out of hand.
Let's Clap, Dance, Sing & Shout; Dance, Spin & Turn It Out! Games, Songs & Stories from an African American Childhood collected by Patricia McKissack; illus. by Brian Pinkney
Part songbook, part research text, this work is perfect for families to share together or for young scholars who seek to discover an important piece of cultural history.
My Daddy Rules the World: Poems about Dads by Hope Anita Smith
These heartwarming poems, together with bold folk-art-inspired images, capture the strength and beauty of the relationship between father and child.
Nothing Rhymes with Orange by Adam Rex
When a fruit parade gets together to sing a song about how wonderful they are—and the song happens to rhyme—Orange can't help but feel like it's impossible to ever fit in. But when Apple notices how Orange is feeling, the entire English language begins to become a bit more inclusive.
Out of Wonder: Poems Celebrating Poets by Kwame Alexander, Illus. by Ekua Holmes
Original poems that pay homage to twenty famed poets who have made the authors’ hearts sing and their minds wonder.
Read! Read! Read! by Amy Ludwig VanDerwater, Illus. by Ryan O’Rourke
Twenty-three poems capture the joys of reading from that thrilling moment when a child first learns to decipher words to the excitement that follows in reading everything from road signs to field guides to internet articles to stories.
Runny Babbit Returns by Shel Silverstein
A collection of 41 never-before-published poems and drawings, features Runny and other woodland characters who speak a topsy-turvy language all their own.
Song of the Wild: A First Book of Animals by Nicola Davies, Illus. by Petr Horáček
In a remarkable collection of poems, children’s author Nicola Davies shares keen observations on wildlife around the world.
That is My Dream! by Langston Hughes, Illus. By Daniel Miyares
Langston Hughes's inspiring and timeless message of pride, joy, and the dream of a better life is brilliantly and beautifully interpreted in Daniel Miyares's gorgeous artwork.
Tony by Ed Galing, Illus. by Erin Stead
Follow this touching tale of a boy and his friendship with a horse, by the late poet Ed Galing and illustrated with remarkable tenderness by Caldecott-winning artist Erin Stead.
Wake Up by Helen Frost, Photographs by Rick Lieder
Poems combine with photographs that invite readers to wake up, open their eyes, and see the awe-inspiring array of new life just outside their door.
Watersong by Tim McCanna, Illus. by Richard Smythe
In glorious onomatopoeia, Tim McCanna takes the reader on a dazzling journey as a fox seeks shelter from a rainstorm.
Animal Ark: Celebrating Our Wild World in Poetry and Pictures by Kwame Alexander, Photographs by Joel Sartore
Pairing the stunning photography of National Geographic photographer Joel Sartore with the delicate poetry of Newbery award-winning author Kwame Alexander, this lush picture book celebrates the beauty, diversity, and fragility of the animal world.
Before She Was Harriet by Lesa Cline-Ransome, Illus. by James E. Ransome
An evocative poem and opulent watercolors come together to honor a woman of humble origins whose courage and compassion make her larger than life.
Blue Sky White Stars by Sarvinder Naberhaus, Illus. by Kadir Nelson
Wonderfully spare, deceptively simple verses pair with richly evocative paintings to celebrate the iconic imagery of our nation.
Cricket in the Thicket: Poems about Bugs by Carol Murray, Illus. by Melissa Sweet
An enchanting and informative look at a perennial topic of interest for kids―cool bugs!
Family Poems for Every Day of the Week by Fransisco Alarcón, Illus. by Maya Christina Gonzalez
Partly based on the real life experiences of Alarcon's own family, this festive, celebratory collection of poems highlights the daily life of children while also honoring the experiences of the poet's Latino family in the United States.
I Carry Your Heart with Me by E. E. Cummings, Illus. by Mati McDonough
I Carry Your Heart With Me is a children's adaptation of the beloved E. E. Cummings poem, beautifully illustrated by Mati Rose McDonough.
I’m Just No Good at Rhyming by Chris Harris, Illus. by Lane Smith
This entirely unique collection offers a surprise around every corner: from the ongoing rivalry between the author and illustrator, to the mysteriously misnumbered pages that can only be deciphered by a certain code-cracking poem, to the rhyming fact-checker in the footnotes who points out when "poetic license" gets out of hand.
Let's Clap, Dance, Sing & Shout; Dance, Spin & Turn It Out! Games, Songs & Stories from an African American Childhood collected by Patricia McKissack; illus. by Brian Pinkney
Part songbook, part research text, this work is perfect for families to share together or for young scholars who seek to discover an important piece of cultural history.
My Daddy Rules the World: Poems about Dads by Hope Anita Smith
These heartwarming poems, together with bold folk-art-inspired images, capture the strength and beauty of the relationship between father and child.
Nothing Rhymes with Orange by Adam Rex
When a fruit parade gets together to sing a song about how wonderful they are—and the song happens to rhyme—Orange can't help but feel like it's impossible to ever fit in. But when Apple notices how Orange is feeling, the entire English language begins to become a bit more inclusive.
Out of Wonder: Poems Celebrating Poets by Kwame Alexander, Illus. by Ekua Holmes
Original poems that pay homage to twenty famed poets who have made the authors’ hearts sing and their minds wonder.
Read! Read! Read! by Amy Ludwig VanDerwater, Illus. by Ryan O’Rourke
Twenty-three poems capture the joys of reading from that thrilling moment when a child first learns to decipher words to the excitement that follows in reading everything from road signs to field guides to internet articles to stories.
Runny Babbit Returns by Shel Silverstein
A collection of 41 never-before-published poems and drawings, features Runny and other woodland characters who speak a topsy-turvy language all their own.
Song of the Wild: A First Book of Animals by Nicola Davies, Illus. by Petr Horáček
In a remarkable collection of poems, children’s author Nicola Davies shares keen observations on wildlife around the world.
That is My Dream! by Langston Hughes, Illus. By Daniel Miyares
Langston Hughes's inspiring and timeless message of pride, joy, and the dream of a better life is brilliantly and beautifully interpreted in Daniel Miyares's gorgeous artwork.
Tony by Ed Galing, Illus. by Erin Stead
Follow this touching tale of a boy and his friendship with a horse, by the late poet Ed Galing and illustrated with remarkable tenderness by Caldecott-winning artist Erin Stead.
Wake Up by Helen Frost, Photographs by Rick Lieder
Poems combine with photographs that invite readers to wake up, open their eyes, and see the awe-inspiring array of new life just outside their door.
Watersong by Tim McCanna, Illus. by Richard Smythe
In glorious onomatopoeia, Tim McCanna takes the reader on a dazzling journey as a fox seeks shelter from a rainstorm.