Poetry: Picture Books | Arlington Public Library

1) All the colors of the Earth

Author

Hamanaka, Sheila

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Reveals in verse that despite outward differences children everywhere are essentially the same and all are lovable.

2) Animal poems of the Iguazú: poems

Author

Alarcón, Francisco X

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Takes readers into the magical rainforest of the Iguazú National Park.

3) The B on your thumb

Author

Hiller, Colette

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"The B on Your Thumb is a book of 60 hilariously illustrated rhymes and delightful ditties to boost early reading--each poem teaches a specific sound, spelling, or rule. Using rhythm and wordplay, they promote phonics awareness, thinking skills, and literacy. But most of all, this book delights young readers with the fun and silliness of the English language. An introduction instructs grown-ups how to use the book and extensive activities at the...

4) Bark in the park!: poems for dog lovers

Author

Corman, Avery

5) Bees, snails, & peacock tails: patterns and shapes-- naturally

Author

Franco, Betsy

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"Come explore the hidden shapes in nature"--Jacket.

6) Blooming beneath the sun

Author

Rossetti, Christina Georgina

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"Ashley Bryan illustrates 19th century poet Christina Rossetti's classic nursery rhymes and poems"--

7) Bronzeville boys and girls

Author

Brooks, Gwendolyn

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A collection of poems that celebrate the joy, beauty, imagination, and freedom of childhood.

8) Clackety track: poems about trains

Author

Brown, Skila

9) Digger, dozer, dumper

Author

Vestergaard, Hope

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"Rising above the usual singsong name-checking, Vestergaard celebrates not only the jobs these machines perform but also their marvelous mechanics." — Publishers Weekly (starred review)
Sixteen boisterous, rhyming poems — each one highlighting the job and personality of a different vehicle, from a backhoe to an ambulance to a snowplow — invite young children to meet their favorite trucks face-to-face. Cheerful

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10) Dogku

Author

Clements, Andrew

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A haiku poem about a loveable dog.

11) drift upon a dream poems for sleepy babies

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12) Eric Carle's animals, animals

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An illustrated collection of poems by a variety of authors describing the peculiarities of pets and wild and domestic animals.

13) Firefly July: a year of very short poems

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A selection of short American poems dealing with the four seasons and the different weather events and animal patterns that can occur within each.

14) Flutter and hum: animal poems = Aleteo y zumbido : poemas de animales

Author

Paschkis, Julie

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"All sorts of animals flutter and hum, dance and stretch, and slither and leap their way through this joyful collection of poems in English and Spanish. Julie Paschkis's words and art sing in both languages, bringing out the beauty and playfulness of the animal world"--

15) Follow the recipe: poems about imagination, celebration, & cake

Author

Singer, Marilyn

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"A collection of poems written in the form of recipes"--

16) Fresh-picked poetry: a day at the farmers' market

Author

Schaub, Michelle

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This collection of poems takes young readers to a day at an urban farmers' market. Whom to see, what to eat, and how produce is grown--it's all so exciting, fresh, and delicious. Readers are invited to peruse the stands and inspect vendors' wares with poems like "Farmer Greg's Free-Range Eggs," "Summer Checklist," and "Necessary Mess."

17) A girl like me

Author

Johnson, Angela

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"Empower young readers to embrace their individuality, reject societal limitations, and follow their dreams. This inspiring picture book brings together a poem by acclaimed author Angela Johnson and Nina Crews's distinctive photocollage illustrations to celebrate girls of color" --

18) Here's a little poem: a very first book of poetry

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A collection of poems for children with the various themes of self, family, going outside, and when it is time for bed. This exuberant celebration of poetry is an essential book for every young one's library and a georgeous gift to be both shared and treasured. Sit back and savor a superb collection of more than sixty poems by a wide range of talented writers, from Margaret Wise Brown to Gertrude Stein, Langston Hughes to A. A. Milne. Greeting the...

19) Home run, touchdown, basket, goal!: sports poems for little athletes

Author

Landry, Leo

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"Baseball, basketball, karate, gymnastics, lacrosse, cycling, hockey, soccer, figure skating, tennis, football, and swimming--sports are so much fun to play together. Young and adorable art adds extra appeal to this poetry collection for the very youngest of athletes."--Amazon.

20) House held up by trees: not far from here, I have seen a house held up by the hands of trees, this is its story

Author

Kooser, Ted