Book Series · 6 Books

Poetry Adventures Books

In order from If It Rains Pancakes to Underneath My Bed.

The Poetry Adventures series is a set of 6 chapter books by Brian P. Cleary, published between 2014 and 2016. Written for ages 7–11, most books run about 30 pages.

If It Rains Pancakes
Ode to a Commode
Something Sure Smells Around Here
Bow-Tie Pasta
I Saw an Invisible Lion Today
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

If It Rains Pancakes
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$759
Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 7–11 · 2014

If It Rains Pancakes

By Brian P. Cleary, Andy Rowland (Illustrator)

Discover the surprising world of haiku and lantern poetry.

32 pages· 721 words· Est. 7 min read
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Paperback
Summary: Dive into the playful world of ancient Japanese poetry with haikus and lanterns. Explore how these tiny poems hold big surprises, offering laughter and reflection. Ready to create your own?
The complete set

Poetry Adventures Series

6 books · Published 2014–2016

Series
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$759

If It Rains Pancakes

Chapter Book · Ages 7–11 · 2014

Discover the surprising world of haiku and lantern poetry.

Ode to a Commode

Picture Book · Ages 7–11 · 2014

A collection of poems that explore various themes and ideas through unique and creative visual arrangements.

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$858

Something Sure Smells Around Here

Chapter Book · Ages 7–11 · 2015

Discover the humor in five-line rhymes that promise endless laughs.

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$759

Bow-Tie Pasta

Picture Book · Ages 7–11 · 2015

Discover the playful world of acrostic poems and create your own.

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$759

I Saw an Invisible Lion Today

Picture Book · Ages 7–11 · 2016

Discover the playful world of quatrains and unleash your poetic creativity.

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$759

Underneath My Bed

Chapter Book · Ages 7–11 · 2016

Discover the playful world of list poems, from dinosaurs to messy rooms.

Good to know

Common Questions

How many books are in the Poetry Adventures series?

There are 6 books in the Poetry Adventures series. It began with If It Rains Pancakes in 2014, and the newest book, Underneath My Bed, was published in 2016.

What ages are the Poetry Adventures books best for?

The series is best for ages 7–11, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

Which Poetry Adventures book is the longest?

I Saw an Invisible Lion Today is the longest book in the series at 1,478 words (32 pages).

Which Poetry Adventures book is the shortest?

If It Rains Pancakes is the shortest at 721 words (32 pages).

The people

The Creatives Behind the Books

The authors and illustrators who bring Poetry Adventures to life.

01

Brian P. Cleary

Author
02

Andy Rowland

Illustrator
03

Richard Watson

Illustrator

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