21 Books in this collection
Poetry Grades PreK-2
This collection includes delightful, child-centered stories that support literacy learning content for beginning and soon-to-be readers. A selection of hardcover and paperback books for readers in grades PreK-2 introduces young readers to many different forms of poetry. A perfect way to build your poetry collection!
Books in This Collection
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Africa Calling, Nighttime Falling
By Danny Adlerman, Kim AdlermanAfrica Calling, Nighttime Falling
By Danny Adlerman, Kim AdlermanView DetailsA good-night book that celebrates the beauty and ecological diversity of the animals of Africa.
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Arrorró, mi niño
Latino Lullabies and Gentle GamesBy Lulu DelacreThis product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product pageArrorró, mi niño
Latino Lullabies and Gentle GamesBy Lulu DelacreView DetailsBilingual English/Spanish. A book of Latino lullabies and games, inspired by the author's own childhood in Puerto Rico.
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Bein' with You This Way
By William Nikola, Michael BryantThis product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product pageBein' with You This Way
By William Nikola, Michael BryantView DetailsAn African American girl and her friends play together and learn that despite their physical differences, they are all really the same.
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Black All Around
By Patricia Hubbell, Don TateThis product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product pageBlack All Around
By Patricia Hubbell, Don TateView DetailsA young girl discovers all the wonderful and beautiful things around her that are black.
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Bookjoy, Wordjoy
By Pat Mora, Raul ColónBookjoy, Wordjoy
By Pat Mora, Raul ColónView DetailsAn inspiring collection of Pat Mora's own glorious poems celebrating a love of words and all the ways we use and interact with them: reading, speaking, writing, and singing.
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Children of Long Ago
By Lessie Jones Little, Eloise Greenfield, Jan Spivey GilchristThis product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product pageChildren of Long Ago
By Lessie Jones Little, Eloise Greenfield, Jan Spivey GilchristView DetailsA celebration of African American childhood in the early 1900s, as told through 17 poems that detail the daily pleasures of young children's lives.
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Confetti
Poems for ChildrenBy Pat Mora, Enrique O. SanchezThis product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product pageConfetti
Poems for ChildrenBy Pat Mora, Enrique O. SanchezView DetailsThe renowned poet Pat Mora celebrates the culture and landscape of the Southwest through the eyes of a Mexican American girl.
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DeShawn Days
By Tony Medina, R. Gregory ChristieThis product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product pageDeShawn Days
By Tony Medina, R. Gregory ChristieView DetailsIn this uplifting story told in verse, a young boy living in the inner city projects tells about his hopes, fears, and dreams.
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Family Poems for Every Day of the Week
Poemas familiares para cada día de la semanaBy Francisco X. Alarcón, Maya GonzalezFamily Poems for Every Day of the Week
Poemas familiares para cada día de la semanaBy Francisco X. Alarcón, Maya GonzalezView DetailsA bilingual poetry collection by the late Francisco X. Alarcón, acclaimed Chicano poet, celebrating the days of the week and everyday childhood experiences.
Una colección bilingüe de poesía del difunto Francisco X. Alarcón, aclamado poeta chicano, que celebra los días de la semana y las experiencias cotidianas de la infancia.
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Gracias • Thanks
By Pat Mora, John ParraGracias • Thanks
By Pat Mora, John ParraView DetailsIn a series of poetic sentences, a young boy (biracial Mexican/Caucasian) tells about some of the everyday things for which he is thankful.
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In Daddy's Arms I Am Tall
African Americans Celebrating FathersBy Various Poets, Javaka SteptoeThis product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product pageIn Daddy's Arms I Am Tall
African Americans Celebrating FathersBy Various Poets, Javaka SteptoeView DetailsIn this intergenerational collection of poetry by new and established African American writers, fatherhood is celebrated with honor, humor, and grace.
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Jazz Baby
By Carole Boston Weatherford, Laura Freeman HinesThis product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product pageJazz Baby
By Carole Boston Weatherford, Laura Freeman HinesView DetailsA celebration of music and movement, this story in verse is inspired by the riffs, rhythms, and freedom of jazz.
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Poems to Dream Together
Poemas para soñar juntosBy Francisco X. Alarcón, Paula BarragánThis product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product pagePoems to Dream Together
Poemas para soñar juntosBy Francisco X. Alarcón, Paula BarragánView DetailsA bilingual collection of poetry by acclaimed Chicano poet Francisco X. Alarcón celebrating family, community, nature, and the positive power of dreams to shape our future.
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Rainbow Stew
By Cathryn FalwellRainbow Stew
By Cathryn FalwellView DetailsThe sweet story of three children who spend a rainy day with their grandfather, picking fresh vegetables in his garden, and then cook and share a meal of healthy vegetable stew.
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Summer Sun Risin'
By William Nikola, Don TateThis product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product pageSummer Sun Risin'
By William Nikola, Don TateView DetailsFrom sunrise to sunset, an African American boy spends an activity-filled summer day helping his family on their farm.
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The Palm of My Heart
Poetry by African American ChildrenBy Davida Adedjouma, R. Gregory ChristieThis product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product pageThe Palm of My Heart
Poetry by African American ChildrenBy Davida Adedjouma, R. Gregory ChristieView DetailsWhen children are encouraged to celebrate their lives -- their joys, their influences, their hopes -- the results are pure poetry.
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The Pot That Juan Built
By Nancy Andrews-Goebel, David DiazThe Pot That Juan Built
By Nancy Andrews-Goebel, David DiazView DetailsWith vibrant illustrations by Caldecott Medal winner David Diaz,The Pot that Juan Builtis sure to enlighten all who are fascinated by traditional art forms, Mexican culture, and the power of the human spirit to find inspiration from the past.
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We
By Alice Schertle, Kenneth AddisonThis product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product pageWe
By Alice Schertle, Kenneth AddisonView DetailsHere is the fascinating story of human development, from its beginnings in Africa millions of years ago to modern times.