Book cover for Are You an Echo?: The Lost Poetry of Misuzu Kaneko

Are You an Echo?: The Lost Poetry of Misuzu Kaneko

Kaneko, Misuzu,
Call Number: x 895 K16

 Folds poetry and history into recent events, resurrecting the work of Misuzu Kaneko and bringing the gentle grace of her poems to a new generation"--Back cover.

 

Book cover for Changes : a child's first poetry collection

Changes : a child's first poetry collection

Zolotow, Charlotte, 1915-2013,
Call Number: x 811 Z86-3

 "Published in time to mark what would have been the 100th birthday of acclaimed author/editor Zolotow, this collection of 28 seasonally organized poems celebrates the delightful, unexpected moments that arise as the months pass, temperatures change, and the Earth transforms itself"--Provided by publisher.

 

 
Book cover for A child's garden of verses

A child's garden of verses

Stevenson, Robert Louis, 1850-1894.
Call Number: x 821 S848Mc

A collection of poems evoking the world and feelings of childhood. It is one of the best-loved classic poetry collections ever written and is illustrated here by the world-famous artist Michael Foreman in a beautiful new gift edition, with a foreword by Alexander McCall Smith.

 
Book cover for Dark emperor & other poems of the night

Dark emperor & other poems of the night

Sidman, Joyce.
Call Number: x 811 S568-7

  A collection of poems that celebrates the wonder, mystery, and danger of the night and describes the many things that hide in the dark.

Book cover for Diego : bigger than life

Diego : bigger than life

Bernier-Grand, Carmen T.
Call Number: x 811 B528-1

"The life and work of the artist Diego Rivera is told through chronological poems that capture salient points in his life"--Provided by publisher.

 
Book cover for Guess Who, Haiku

Guess Who, Haiku

Caswell, Deanna,
Call Number: x 811 C356

Animal riddles in the form of haiku poetry make a fun, interactive introduction to this poetic form. Humorous artwork perfectly enhances the silly tone.

Book cover for Hip hop speaks to children : a celebration of poetry with a beat

Hip hop speaks to children : a celebration of poetry with a beat

Call Number: x 811.08 H6675

(Grades 2-5)  Includes 51 selections from 42 poets and performers, ranging from Langston Hughes and Eloise Greenfield, to Kanye West and Queen Latifah.

Book cover for My Daddy Rules the World: Poems About Dads

My Daddy Rules the World: Poems About Dads

Smith, Hope Anita, author, illustrator.
Call Number: x 811 S649-3

"A picture book of poems that celebrate fathers from a two-time Coretta Scott King Honor-winning poet"-- Provided by publisher.

 

Book cover for Out of Wonder: Poems Celebrating Poets

Out of Wonder: Poems Celebrating Poets

Alexander, Kwame
Call Number: x 811 A376

Presents a collection of twenty poems written in tribute to well-known poets from around the world.

 
Book cover for Runny Babbit Returns

Runny Babbit Returns

Silverstein, Shel, author, illustrator.
Call Number: x 811 S587-6

 Collects poems and drawings that feature Runny and other woodland characters speaking his topsy-turvy language.

 
Book cover for The spider and the fly

The spider and the fly

Howitt, Mary (Mary Botham), 1799-1888.
Call Number: x 821 H863 2002

An illustrated version of the well-known poem about a wily spider who preys on the vanity and innocence of a little fly.

 
Book cover for ¡Bravo! : poemas sobre hispanos extraordinarios

¡Bravo! : poemas sobre hispanos extraordinarios

Engle, Margarita,
Call Number: S x 811 E575

"Bold, graphic portraits and beautiful poems present famous and lesser-known Latinos from varied backgrounds who have faced life's challenges in creative ways."--Provided by publisher.