poetry

An anthology representing more than two hundred years of African American creative poetic endeavors features the work of fifty-two poets.

Illustrated version of well-known poem about a wily spider who preys on the vanity and innocence of a little fly.

A collection of poems celebrating light in its various forms, from candles and lamps to lightning and fireflies.

A collection of poems celebrating water in its various forms, from ice cubes to the ocean.

Poems reflecting the points of view of three pioneer children describe their family's journey from Kentucky to Oregon.

A collection of poems exploring the theme of African-American identity.

A collection of animal poems by authors including Rachel Field, Shel Silverstein, and John Ciardi.

The centuries-old epic about the wrath of Achilles is rendered into modern English verse by a renowned translator.

A collection of poems about birthdays, by such authors as Dr. Seuss, John Ciardi, and Jack Prelutsky.