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Poetry for the Family
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Talking Like the Rain: A Read-to-Me Book of PoemsTalking Like the Rain: A Read-to-Me Book of Poems by X.J. Kennedy
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For the youngest children. The illustrations are beautiful!
Sunflakes: Poems for ChildrenSunflakes: Poems for Children by Lilian Moore
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I love the illustrations in this book too! They compliment the poems so well! This book is for young children.
Read-Aloud Rhymes for the Very YoungRead-Aloud Rhymes for the Very Young
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Our favorite poetry book for young children! Our copy of this book is worn out! I read these poems when the kids were toddlers. Now, the children have moved on to the books listed below.
Read a Rhyme, Write a RhymeRead a Rhyme, Write a Rhyme
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This book can be used in schooling.
Poetry Speaks to Children (Book & CD) (Read & Hear)Poetry Speaks to Children (Book & CD) (Read & Hear)
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Our favorite poetry CD to listen to in the car.
A Child's Introduction to Poetry: Listen While You Learn About the Magic Words That Have Moved Mountains, Won Battles, and Made Us Laugh and CryA Child's Introduction to Poetry: Listen While You Learn About the Magic Words That Have Moved Mountains, Won Battles, and Made Us Laugh and Cry by Michael Driscoll
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I love this book for introducing and explaining more "adult" poems to children.
The 20th Century Children's Poetry Treasury (Treasured Gifts for the Holidays)The 20th Century Children's Poetry Treasury (Treasured Gifts for the Holidays)
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This book is another favorite treasury for children. The illustrations are gorgeous! It's the next book to grow into when they start to outgrow "Read-Aloud Rhymes for the Very Young" (also selected by Jack Prelutsky).
A Kick in the Head: An Everyday Guide to Poetic FormsA Kick in the Head: An Everyday Guide to Poetic Forms
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This book explains different poetic forms. Very informative!
The Oxford Illustrated Book of American Children's PoemsThe Oxford Illustrated Book of American Children's Poems
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This book is a great (short) survey of American poetry from colonial days until present. It's a family favorite.
A Family of Poems: My Favorite Poetry for ChildrenA Family of Poems: My Favorite Poetry for Children by Caroline Kennedy
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Knock at a Star: A Child's Introduction to PoetryKnock at a Star: A Child's Introduction to Poetry by X.J. Kennedy
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For older children, teens, and adults. Offers great poems and some "discussions" about the poems to make you think.
The Butterfly JarThe Butterfly Jar by Jeff Moss
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A Light in the Attic (20th Anniversary Edition Book & CD)A Light in the Attic (20th Anniversary Edition Book & CD) by Shel Silverstein
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A Pizza The Size of The Sun CDA Pizza The Size of The Sun CD by Jack Prelutsky
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I Invited a Dragon to DinnerI Invited a Dragon to Dinner by Chris L. Demarest
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Dirty Laundry Pile: Poems in Different VoicesDirty Laundry Pile: Poems in Different Voices by Paul B. Janeczko
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Good Books, Good Times! (Trophy Picture Books)Good Books, Good Times! (Trophy Picture Books) by Lee Bennett Hopkins
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Lots of LimericksLots of Limericks by Myra Cohn Livingston
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Very Best (almost) FriendsVery Best (almost) Friends by Paul B. Janeczko
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Whisper and Shout: Poems to MemorizeWhisper and Shout: Poems to Memorize
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The Place My Words Are Looking For : What Poets Say About and Through Their WorkThe Place My Words Are Looking For : What Poets Say About and Through Their Work by Paul B. Janeczko
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Pass the Poetry, Please!Pass the Poetry, Please! by Lee Bennett Hopkins
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Call Me MarianneCall Me Marianne by Jennifer Bryant
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Poetry for Young People: Robert FrostPoetry for Young People: Robert Frost
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"Poetry for Young People" is a wonderful series!! This is my favorite in the series.
Poems for YouthPoems for Youth by Emily Dickinson
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Emily Dickinson Eman Poet Lib #38 (Everyman Poetry)Emily Dickinson Eman Poet Lib #38 (Everyman Poetry) by Emily Dickinson
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My favorite brief collection of Dickinson's poems. The poems are in her original form.
Treasured Poems that Touch the Heart: Cherished Poems and Favorite PoetsTreasured Poems that Touch the Heart: Cherished Poems and Favorite Poets
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For teens and adults. A lovely little hard-cover book that fits nicely in your hand. The book even has a ribbon for marking your place!
100 Best-Loved Poems (Dover Thrift Editions)100 Best-Loved Poems (Dover Thrift Editions)
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Dover Thrift offers several paperback collections of poems.
Poetry Speaks: Hear Great Poets Read Their Work from Tennyson to Plath (Book and 3 Audio CDs)Poetry Speaks: Hear Great Poets Read Their Work from Tennyson to Plath (Book and 3 Audio CDs) by Elise Paschen
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A Poetry HandbookA Poetry Handbook by Mary Oliver
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