A Passing On of Shells: 50 Fifty-Word Poems by Simon Lamb
Category: Children's Poetry
A dazzling collection of poems from an emerging poet, illustrated by Chris Riddell Age range 9+A dazzling collection of poems from an emerging poet, illustrated by Chris RiddellScottish poet Simon Lamb delivers a debut collection for children of fifty luminous poems, each written in exactly fifty words, ...Show more
Fish Dream of Trees by Frantz Wittkamp
Category: Children's Poetry
Axel Scheffler's delightful artwork brings to life these playful and easily accessible poems by Frantz Wittkamp, wonderfully adapted from German to English by national treasure Roger McGough. There are lions and tigers and mice galore, not to mention a whole host of other bizarre and loveable creatures ...Show more
RapperBee - Poems to Give You a Buzz... by Harry Laing; Anne Ryan (Illustrator)
Category: Children's Poetry
RapperBee – poems to give you a buzz is Harry Laing’s new collection of poetry featuring Anne Ryan’s brilliant and anarchic B&W illustrations. Children won’t be able to resist the word-play and will love to read the poems out loud.
My First Book of Favourite Rhymes by AWARD PUBLICATIONS
Category: Children's Poetry | Series: My First Book of Favourite Rhymes Ser.
An engaging collection of popular over thirty classic, counting, and action rhymes, to share and enjoy! Packed with fun and captivating illustrations, this is the perfect introduction to the joy of nursery rhymes, and an essential addition to any child's bookshelf. Sharing rhymes helps promote the devel ...Show more
My Heart Is a Poem by Annalise Barber (Illustrator); Mariana Roldán (Illustrator); Masha Manapov (Illustrator); Nabila Adani (Illustrator)
Category: Children's Poetry
This is a book of poetry for everyone. This beautiful collection of poetry celebrates the brilliant thing that is feelings. It explores all the different emotions we experience and how different situations bring these emotions to the surface. From feelings of uncontainable excitement and inexplicable ...Show more
Courage Out Loud - 25 Poems of Power by Joseph Coelho; Daniel Gray-Barnett (Illustrator)
Category: Children's Poetry | Series: Poetry to Perform Ser.
From Waterstones Children's Laureate Joseph Coelho come 25 more bold and brave poems for children. These waltzing verses for reading aloud were written to comfort and inspire!With his third read-aloud poetry book, Coelho focuses on building kids' courage! It follows Poems Aloud and Smile Out Loud, books ...Show more
My Mother Goose Treasury of Favourite Rhymes (HB) by ROWAN BARNES-MURPHY
Category: Children's Poetry | Series: My Mother Goose Treasury of Favourite Rhymes Ser.
A comprehensive collection of over 300 of the best-loved nursery rhymes and verses. Rowan Barnes-Murphy's delightful illustrations are full of life and humour and have great appeal for children and adults alike. SELLING POINTS: * Over 300 favourite rhymes and verses * Amusing colour illustrations throug ...Show more
Firefly July : A Year of Very Short Poems by Melissa (ILT) Paul B.; Sweet Janeczko
Category: Children's Poetry
Celebrated poet and anthologist Paul B. Janeczko pairs with Caldecott Honoree Melissa Sweet for a collection of short poems to sample and savor. It only takes a few words, if they're the right words, to create a strong image. Whether listened to in the comfort of a cozy lap or read independently, the th ...Show more
The Barefoot Book of Earth Poems by Judith Nicholls
Category: Children's Poetry
Poems and illustrations from many cultures come together in this colorful celebration of our beautiful and fragile planet, inspiring readers to look after this earth that is our home.
Crow Feathers - an indigenous collection of poems and images by rebecca Edwards and Janelle Evans (Editors)
Category: Children's Poetry
The work of twenty-eight emerging Indigenous writers and artists. The book is an outcome of the inaugural Indigenous writers and illustrators awards. Very accessible, ideal for secondary schools and discussion groups.
The Puffin Book of Fantastic First Poems by June Crebbin
Category: Children's Poetry
A fantastic introduction to new and traditional poetry for children under seven. Brilliantly illustrated by several different illustrators, it includes poems about mealtimes, playtime, animals, family, bedtime and lots more.
Poems from the Second World War by Gaby Morgan
Category: Children's Poetry
Poems from the Second World War is a moving and powerful collection of poems written by soldiers, nurses, mothers, sweethearts and family and friends who experienced WWII from different standpoints. The Imperial War Museum was founded in 1917 to collect and display material relating to the 'Great War', ...Show more