children's poetry, american

A verse evocation of the joys of books, libraries, and reading.

A collection of poems short enough to be carried in one's pocket, by such authors as Emily George, Emily Dickinson, Gwendolyn Brooks, Charlotte Pomerantz, Nikki Giovanni, and Eve Merriam.

An illustrated collection of poems about a variety of elementary school experiences.

Poems reflect life in lively classrooms and are based on the author's experiences as an elementary school teacher.

A collection of short humorous poems in which a hungry hippo raids a melon stand, a butterfly tickles a girl's nose, and children frolic in a Mardi Gras parade.

All of the animals in the forest go into hiding because the wolf is coming, but why they are hiding is the big surprise.

Presents an illustrated celebration of the history, people, and natural and manmade wonders of the United States of America.

Tells a story through haiku about a dog and the many things a dog named Mooch does, such as riding in a car, barking at the neighbors, and chewing on dirty socks.

Presents the well-known poem about an important Christmas visitor.

Presents a collection of brief, illustrated poems that tells the story of a dog who slips out of his house and meets a white cat left alone on the street and together they share adventures.