children's poetry, american

A poem about human differences and similarities, accompanied by paintings of an interracial group of children sharing a sunny day and the universal childhood joy of just being together.

A collection of humorous retellings of classic nursery rhymes by contemporary children's authors.

Examines the events and people that have shaped America, providing portraits of figures such as Chief Tecumseh, President Abraham Lincoln, and musician Jimi Hendrix, and featuring lyrical, free-verse poetic text.

Contains texts of twenty-three spirituals, traditional songs, street cries, chants, hand-clapping songs, and contemporary songs for children, with an appendix discussing the origins of each song and showing the melodic line.

Presents the well-known poem, accompanied by illustrations by American artist Richard Jesse Watson, about an important Christmas visitor.

Thirteen Halloween poems for beginning readers.

A collection of thirty poems includes rhyming tales featuring zombies, vampires, and other unearthly beings.

Presents a collection of haikus for children.

A collection of haiku poetry for boys that features poems about tree-climbing, kite-flying, and other related topics.