Books About Poetry · 804 titles considered

The Best Poetry Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about poetry? This collection brings together Bookroo's highest-rated and most useful picks in one place.

Start with our editorial favorites, then browse recommendations organized by reading stage to find the right book for your reader.

Brown Girl Dreaming
Rebound
Unsettled
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2019

Other Words for Home

By Jasmine Warga

A girl leaves Syria for America, facing new challenges and discovering herself.

Newbery Medal (2020)
342 pages· 30,125 words· Est. 4 hour read
5.8/7 Bookroo experts·4.4/5 Goodreads · 35,356 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 10–13 · 2014

Brown Girl Dreaming

A young girl finds her voice amidst the echoes of Jim Crow and Civil Rights awakening.

366 pages· 30,215 words· Est. 3.5 hour read
5.5/7 Bookroo experts·4.2/5 Goodreads · 94,538 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 10–15 · 1997

Out of the Dust

A girl seeks solace amidst dust storms and personal tragedy.

227 pages· 19,706 words· Est. 2 hour read
5.3/7 Bookroo experts·3.8/5 Goodreads · 80,574 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 5–9 · 1981

A Light in the Attic

A collection of humorous and whimsical poems for children.

175 pages· 10,016 words· Est. 1.5 hour read-aloud
4.4/5 Goodreads · 481,849 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 10–13 · 2020

The Canyon's Edge

A girl battles nature and inner demons to survive a desert disaster.

320 pages· 19,492 words· Est. 2 hour read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 9,360 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 11–15

The Crossover

A young basketball player navigates his relationships with his family and friends while learning valuable life lessons on and off the court

240 pages· 16,738 words· Est. 1.5 hour read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 71,496 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 14–18 · 2017

Long Way Down

A boy faces a life-altering choice in an elevator ride haunted by ghosts of the past.

306 pages· 10,177 words· Est. 57 min read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 142,281 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 10–12 · 2018

Rebound

A summer with grandparents changes young Charlie's life through basketball and family secrets.

416 pages· 27,564 words· Est. 3 hour read
4.3/5 Goodreads · 14,361 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 6–9 · 1976

The Missing Piece

A quest for fulfillment leads to unexpected discoveries.

112 pages· 679 words· Est. 6 min read-aloud
4.3/5 Goodreads · 31,717 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2021

Unsettled

A girl navigates a new life in America, facing cultural challenges and sibling rivalry in her quest for belonging.

352 pages
4.2/5 Goodreads · 1,802 ratings
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Poetry Board Books for Babies & Toddlers

Sturdy, inviting books about poetry for the youngest readers and listeners.

All the World

Ages 3–8 · 2009

Experience a day of life's simple joys and connections.

Tomie's Little Mother Goose

Ages 1–3 · 1997

Discover timeless nursery rhymes that enchant and delight young minds.

We're Going on a Bear Hunt

Ages 1–2 · 1989

A family embarks on a thrilling adventure to find a bear. What awaits them in the dark cave?

Near

Ages 0–4 · 2021

A child discovers they are never alone in the world.

The Night Before Christmas

Ages 0–3

Mary Had a Little Jam

Ages 1–7 · 2004

Discover new adventures with classic nursery rhyme characters in a world of laughter and fun.

Tumble Bumble

Ages 0–4 · 1992

A tiny bug's walk leads to unexpected friendships with various creatures.

My First Winnie-the-Pooh
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My First Winnie-the-Pooh

Ages 0–3 · 2002

Discover timeless verses and charming illustrations of a beloved bear.

The Upside Down Boy

Ages 1–5 · 2006

A boy navigates a new school, feeling upside down in a world of unfamiliarity.

Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star

Ages 0–3 · 2012

Discover a lullaby's magic as animal parents sing their young to sleep under a twinkling star.

My First Mother Goose

Ages 3–5 · 1985

Discover timeless nursery rhymes with beloved characters in a beautifully illustrated collection.

It Had to Be You

Ages 0–4 · 2021

A journey of love leads parents to their perfect little one.

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Poetry Picture Books

Illustrated read-alouds about poetry for preschool and elementary-age readers.

A Wreath for Emmett Till

Ages 12–18 · 2005

A boy's tragic fate ignites a movement against injustice.

Where the Sidewalk Ends

Ages 6–10 · 1974

A collection of humorous and whimsical poems for children

My Parents Think I'm Sleeping

Ages 6–8 · 1985

A child's nighttime adventures begin when the lights go out.

Casey Back at Bat

Ages 4–8 · 2007

A failed sports hero gets a second chance to redeem himself. Can he succeed?

Día de los Muertos

Ages 4–8 · 2015

Celebrate life and honor the departed with vibrant Day of the Dead traditions.

Box

Ages 10–13 · 2020

A man risks everything to escape slavery by mailing himself to freedom.

Explosion at the Poem Factory

Ages 6–9 · 2020

A poem factory explosion threatens the future of poetry. Can creativity survive?

My Very First Mother Goose

Ages 2–5 · 1996

Rediscover timeless rhymes that enchant and delight across generations.

The Night Before Christmas

Ages 4–7 · 1823

Santa's magical visit fills stockings and hearts on Christmas Eve.

Chicken Lily
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Chicken Lily

Ages 4–7 · 2016

A timid chicken faces her fears at a school poetry jam.

Hurry Up!

Ages 0–8 · 2020

A boy and his dog discover the joy of slowing down in a fast-paced world.

The Proper Way to Meet a Hedgehog

Ages 6–9 · 2019

Discover poems that teach, inspire, and reveal life's wonders.

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Poetry Chapter Books & Middle Grade

Longer stories about poetry for developing and independent readers.

Impulse

Ages 14–18 · 2007

Three teens face their darkest moments at a psychiatric hospital, seeking hope and redemption after failed suicide attempts.

The Poet X
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The Poet X

Ages 14–18 · 2018

A young poet battles silence and tradition to find her voice in Harlem.

Clap When You Land

Ages 13–18 · 2020

Two teens discover each other after their father's tragic plane crash.

Shout

Ages 13–18 · 2019

A poetic memoir challenges societal silence on sexual assault.

The Playbook

Ages 10–12 · 2017

Discover life's rules through inspiring stories and wisdom from iconic figures.

Crank
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Crank

Ages 14–18 · 2004

A perfect daughter spirals into chaos after meeting a dangerous addiction.

Becoming Muhammad Ali

Ages 8–12 · 2020

Discover how a stolen bike led a young Cassius Clay to become Muhammad Ali.

Inside Out & Back Again

Ages 8–12 · 2011

A young girl flees war-torn Vietnam, seeking hope in America.

Becoming Billie Holiday

Ages 9–12 · 2008

A young singer's voice rises above poverty and hardship to become legendary.

The New Kid on the Block
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The New Kid on the Block

Ages 6–10 · 1984

Dive into whimsical poems of odd creatures and curious adventures.

Love That Dog

Ages 8–12 · 2001

A boy discovers his voice through poetry, guided by a teacher and a dog.

Locomotion

Ages 11–16 · 2003

An orphaned boy uses poetry to cope and reunite with his sister.

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