Comments on: New and Favorite Poetry Books for Children

By: Annabelle Gardner

Annabelle Gardner — Wed, 17 Sep 2014 20:51:00 +0000

Rain Makes Applesauce by Julian Scheer
Red Sings from Treetops: A Year in Color – by Joyce Sidman
The first two that came to mind, both are beautiful books.

I’ll be looking up a few of these.Thank you for the great list.

By: Laura Resau

Laura Resau — Wed, 17 Sep 2014 17:28:00 +0000

Nice post, with great suggestions! My 7-year-old son’s all time favorite book ever is YUM! MMMM! QUE RICO! by Pat Mora, with gorgeous illustrations by Rafael Lopez. It’s a picture book of haiku poetry about native foods of the Americas, and it just ZINGS and POPS with colors and flavors. I did a blog post with a little review of the book and pics of an associated tortilla-making activity that my son and I did. Truly, I have to tell you, it surprises me that multicultural poetry has been my son’s #1 most beloved book from about age three to present, because he’s all about ninjas and explosions and Pokemon and whatnot…. but this book wakes up something in his soul! http://lauraresau.blogspot.com/2013/10/making-tortillas-with-my-lil-dude.html

By: jee young

jee young — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 13:41:13 +0000

Thanks for visiting our blog and leaving a comment! This is a fabulous list of poetry suggestions. I love Valerie Worth, Eloise Greenfield, Shel Silverstein, and Paul Fleishman as well!!

By: School Sparks Renee

School Sparks Renee — Sat, 14 Apr 2012 17:45:25 +0000

Thanks for these wonderful suggestions. My favorites are Prelutsky and Silverstein, but I’m excited to discover some of yours. I also love the quote about just enjoying poetry! Renee

By: Amy Ludwig VanDerwater

Amy Ludwig VanDerwater — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 19:44:21 +0000

I love Lee Bennett Hopkins, David McCord, Dorothy Aldis, Eve Merriam, Aileen Fisher…gosh there are so many!

Thank you for this list – I welcome you to visit my blog with near-500 children’s poems and lessons -growing daily at The Poem Farm…

By: Melissa Taylor

Melissa Taylor — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 14:18:13 +0000

In reply to Kate. Yes, can't believe I forgot both of these amazing poets - thanks!

By: Melissa Taylor

Melissa Taylor — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 14:17:50 +0000

In reply to Linda. I love Guyku, too! Thanks for reminding me. :)

By: Melissa Taylor

Melissa Taylor — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 14:17:35 +0000

In reply to Suzita @ playfightrepeat.com.

Suzita,
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