Poems Just for Me

A rich exploration of cultures, this thoughtful collection celebrates diversity and sends a heartfelt message of acceptance. Readers will delight in beautiful poems that capture holidays from around the world, including Eid-ul-Fitr, Diwali, Hanukkah, Christmas, Holi, and Children's Day. These carefully chosen poems show readers that poetry can express innumerable emotions, such as silliness and reverence. Readers will become familiar with essential poetic devices, such as rhyme and rhythm, while also learning that poetry can take many forms. Heartwarming illustrations correspond with these poems, creating a moving combination of written word and art. This masterfully selected collection honors cultures around the world and features poets such as Celia Warren, John Foster, Brenda Williams, and Judith Nicholls.

Scuttling crabs, squawking seagulls, smooth shells, the seaside is overflowing with amazing sights and sounds. This humorous collection takes readers on a trip to the beach with its charming illustrations and engaging poetry. Poems by Jane Clarke, Graham Denton, Matt Goodfellow, and many other writers introduce readers to essential poetic devices, such as rhyme and rhythm, and show readers that poetry comes in many forms. Even reluctant readers will enjoy this collection's cast of characters, from silly marine animal musicians to seagulls with cell phones. Any library will have a place for this endearing collection of poetry that transports readers straight to the seaside.

Each season brings beautiful changes to our world, and this endearing collection of poems celebrates them all. This playful book features poets such as Kenn Nesbitt, Trevor Harvey, Jane Clarke, and many others. Charming illustrations will transfix even reluctant readers with the magic of the seasons. Readers will relate to the wide range of emotions these poems explore, from the sadness of summer ending to the excitement of playing in snow. As they explore each time of year, readers will encounter essential poetic devices such as rhyme, rhythm, and onomatopoeia. They'll also see more complex literary techniques at play, such as personification and metaphor, making this book a versatile tool for any Language Arts curriculum.

From a bear in underwear to a real-life dragon, this charming collection of poems features many members of the animal kingdom. Endearing illustrations accompany each poem, bringing furry, scaly, slimy, and feathery friends to life. With poems from Robert Scotellaro, Kate Snow, Coral Rumble, and many others, this book introduces readers to poetic devices such as rhyme, rhythm, and repetition. Simple similes and silly onomatopoeia make learning these literary techniques fun. Readers will see that poetry can take many forms, from couplets to free verse. These humorous selections are sure to get even reluctant readers giggling. Perfect for any Language Arts curriculum, this lighthearted book is sure to be a favorite read.