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Amber Was Brave, Essie Was Smart: The Story of Amber and Essie Told Here in Poems and Pictures
Vera B. Williams uses free verse to tell the story of two sisters, Amber and Essie, and the difficulties their family goes through. Despite hard times, the two sisters make new friends and find ways to support each other. Children and adults alike will love the beautiful verse and the striking illustrations.
Ages:
First-grader,
Second-grader,
Third-grader
Themes:
Family,
Poetry
Types:
Read Aloud
Good Books, Good Times!
This collection of poems celebrates the joys of reading and books. The anthology includes poems by such as authors as Jack Prelutsky and David McCord. The selection of simple poems makes this perfect for introducing children to the world of poetry.
Ages:
Preschooler,
Kindergartner,
First-grader,
Second-grader
Themes:
Poetry
Types:
Read Aloud
Harlem: A Poem
Walter Dean Myers writes an inspiring poem about the history of Harlem. Illustrated by his father with beautiful collage work, art, music and everyday happenings of this legendary city are brought to life for the reader. Your child will enjoy this award-winning lyrical poem. Caldecott Honor, 1998
Ages:
Kindergartner,
First-grader,
Second-grader,
Third-grader
Themes:
Art,
Family,
Multicultural,
Poetry
Types:
Read Aloud,
Read to Self
In Daddy's Arms I Am Tall: African Americans Celebrating Fathers
This collection of poems by African-American authors celebrates relationships between fathers and their children. Stunning collage artwork brings a sense of life and inspiration to each poem.
Ages:
First-grader,
Second-grader,
Third-grader
Themes:
Family,
Multicultural,
Poetry
Types:
Read Aloud
Insectlopedia: Poems and Paintings
These creative poems and colorful paintings about spiders, worms, and other creepy crawly critters will delight and inform both young and old readers. If your child enjoys this poetry collection by Douglas Florian, she might also like Beast Feast and In the Swim.
Ages:
Kindergartner,
First-grader,
Second-grader,
Third-grader
Themes:
Nature,
Poetry
Types:
Read Aloud
Love to Mama
Various Latino poets write about their mothers and grandmothers in this touching collection. Each poem celebrates and honors the influence of a maternal figure with flowing verse and colorful illustrations.
Ages:
Preschooler,
Kindergartner,
First-grader,
Second-grader
Themes:
Family,
Multicultural,
Poetry
Types:
Read Aloud
Over the River and Through the Woods
Travel to Grandma's house with this classic holiday poem. Rhyming text and striking illustrations celebrate favorite Thanksgiving traditions in rural New England, such as ice fishing and pumpkin pie.
Ages:
Preschooler,
Kindergartner,
First-grader,
Second-grader
Themes:
Holidays,
Poetry,
Winter Holidays
Types:
Read Aloud,
Read to Self
Rolling Harvey Down the Hill
Your child will enjoy this collection of poems about four neighborhood friends, the games they play, and the trouble they find.
Ages:
Kindergartner,
First-grader,
Second-grader,
Third-grader
Themes:
Friends,
Poetry
Types:
Read Aloud,
Read to Self
The Dragons Are Singing Tonight
This impressive collection of poems and illustrations about dragons is sure to keep children mystified for hours. The melodic verse of each poem makes this book a joy to read aloud.
Ages:
Kindergartner,
First-grader,
Second-grader,
Third-grader
Themes:
Fantasy,
Poetry
Types:
Read Aloud
The Forest Has Eyes
Your child will enjoy this collection of poems about the forest seen through the eyes of the Native Americans. Exceptional paintings accompany each poem and will keep your child spellbound for hours as she searches for the many hidden images.
Ages:
Kindergartner,
First-grader,
Second-grader
Themes:
Multicultural,
Nature,
Poetry
Types:
Read Aloud,
Read to Self
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