Are you ready to uncover our favourite poetry books for kids that will make you giggle, ponder, and maybe even create a rhyming verse or two of your own? Join us as we dive into a world of words, rhythm and rhymes that will leave you spellbound. Celebrate the magic of poetry with our diverse array of the best poetry books for children of all ages, ranging from breathtakingly illustrated anthologies to uproarious rhymes. Let’s explore these amazing kids books about poems!
Tiger, Tiger, Burning Bright
2-5
A glorious and ambitious sequel to I Am the Seed That Grew the Tree - winner of Waterstones Children's Gift of the Year 2018 and Red Magazine's Children's Illustrated Book of the Year 2019, and described by Julia Donaldson as "An absolutely beautiful book." This lavishly illustrated gift book treasury…
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I Am the Seed That Grew the Tree – A Nature Poem for Every Day of the Year
2-5
Winner of the Waterstones Children's Gift of the Year 2018, this lavish poetry collection is a perfect present for any age. I Am the Seed That Grew the Tree: A Nature Poem For Every Day Of The Year, named after the first line of Judith Nicholls' poem 'Windsong', is a…
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I See the Moon
0-2
A starry collection of favourite lullabies, rhymes and poems, perfect for sharing at bedtime Rosalind Beardshaw's charming artwork features wonderful natural scenes, with adorable sleepy animals and babies ready to be lulled to sleep. A sprinkling of silver foil on every page adds a little extra moonlight magic to this…
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A Treasury of Nursery Rhymes and Poems
2-5
Explore an enchanting world of 101 nursery rhymes, poems and songs, illustrated by Frann Preston-Gannon, illustrator of I Am the Seed That Grew the Tree, which won Waterstones Children's Gift of the Year. This is the fourth title in the Nosy Crow Classics series, which includes The Velveteen Rabbit, Peter…
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And Everything Will Be Glad to See You
5-7
A forceful, passionate and uplifting collection of poems by women and girls that is guaranteed to inspire, delight and empower. From well-loved poets, including Maya Angelou, Wendy Cope, Lucille Clifton and Christina Rossetti, to newer voices such as Amanda Gorman, Yrsa Daley-Ward and Ada Limón, this outstanding collection from talented…
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A Whale of a Time
5-7
A brilliantly illustrated collection of 366 hilarious poems to keep you laughing all year round! From rib-ticklingly funny to wryly witty, each poem in this uplifting collection is guaranteed to put a smile on your face and is perfect for reading aloud to share even more side-splitting hilarity with family…
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What Are Little Girls Made of?
2-5
Award-winning author, Jeanne Willis, revamps all the favourite Mother Goose Nursery Rhymes. Think you know your favourite classic nursery rhymes? Read this picture book and think again! In this witty reworking of popular nursery rhymes, Georgie Porgie doesn't dare to make the girls cry, Little Bo-Peep's sheep are all present…
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National Trust: ‘Tis the Season: A Lift-the-Flap Advent Calendar Book of Christmas Poems
2-5
A spectacular advent calendar book filled with festive poems, hidden surprises and a magical fold-out frieze! Count down to Christmas with well-loved poets, including Ogden Nash, Nikki Giovanni, John Agard and Christina Rossetti and joyful artwork from Richard Jones. Peek inside the windows of the house to find a family…
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