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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
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
Joyful Noise: Poems for Two Voices
You and your child will enjoy reading this unique book of poems aloud together. Joyful Noise is a collection of poems about insects written to be read aloud by two readers. Each page contains two columns of alternating text--one for each reader--along with simple black and white illustrations. When read aloud by two readers, these poems mimic the sounds of insects. Newbery Award, 1989
Ages:
Second-grader,
Third-grader
Themes:
Nature,
Poetry
Types:
Read Aloud
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
Where the Sidewalk Ends
Shel Silverstein reads his own humorous poems about a range of topics from not wanting to go to school to arguing with siblings. Silverstein's poems address issues that children really care about.
Ages:
Kindergartner,
First-grader,
Second-grader,
Third-grader
Themes:
Poetry
Types:
Read Aloud,
Read to Self
Winter Eyes
Winter Eyes is a beautifully illustrated collection of poems about winter. Each poem celebrates some aspect of winter such as sledding, icicles, woolen socks, and the mood of a blustery day. Your child is bound to find at least one poem that introduces her to the joys of a snowy winter or reminds her of a favorite winter activity.
Ages:
Kindergartner,
First-grader,
Second-grader,
Third-grader
Themes:
Nature,
Poetry,
Seasons
Types:
Read Aloud,
Read to Self
Laugh-eteria
You and your child will laugh out loud at Florian's outrageous poems. Simple pen and ink drawings help make these hysterical poems come to life. If your child enjoys this collection, try Florian's other collections, including Bing Bong Boing and Insectlopedia.
Ages:
First-grader,
Second-grader,
Third-grader
Themes:
Poetry
Types:
Read Aloud
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