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• My Hair Is Like the Sun

  Detrick-Jules, St. Clair,

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  In rhyming text, celebrates the natural hairstyles of African American children, encouraging them to see themselves relected in the wonders of nature. babies to preschool

• In the Night Garden

  Berger, Carin,

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  "A collage-illustrated bedtime read about the often mysterious and always beautiful experiences to be found in nighttime spaces." preschool to grade 2

• Five Little Friends

  a Collection of Finger Rhymes

  Taylor, Sean, 1965-

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  "What better way to get little ones excited about poems than to make them part of the delivery?" preschool to grade 2

• Ready for Spaghetti

  Funny Poems for Funny Kids

  Rosen, Michael, 1946-

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  Colorful pages abound with observations of ordinary moments, from brushing your teeth to digging in a sandbox, that mirror a childlike day-in-the-life. preschool to grade 2

• Remember

  Harjo, Joy,

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  "Picture book adaptation of US Poet Laureate Joy Harjo's iconic poem, Remember." preschool to grade 3

• Change Sings

  a Children's Anthem

  Gorman, Amanda, 1998-

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  "As a young girl leads a cast of characters on a musical journey, they learn that they have the power to make changes--big or small--in the world, in their communities, and in most importantly, in themselves." preschool to grade 3

• Seeing Into Tomorrow

  Haiku by Richard Wright

  Wright, Richard, 1908-1960,

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  A celebration of Richard Wright, poetry, and contemporary black boys at play. grades K-3

• Climbing the Volcano

  a Journey in Haiku

  Manley, Curtis,

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  "A boy and his family's hike to the peak of Oregon's South Sister volcano is narrated in a series of haikus." grades K-3

• When Green Becomes Tomatoes

  Fogliano, Julie,

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  "A book of poetry moving through the seasons." grades K-3

• Nothing Rhymes With Orange

  Rex, Adam,

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  All the fruits gather together and enjoy a rhyming party, but poor Orange feels left out because he does not rhyme with anything--until Apple invents a new word. grades K-3

• In Praise of Mystery

  Limón, Ada,

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  A poem to celebrate humankind's endless curiosity, asks us what it means to explore beyond our known world, and shows how the unknown can reflect us back to ourselves. The poem was engraved on the Europa Clipper spacecraft. grades K-3

• Animals in Pants

  Levinson, Suzy,

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  "What? You've never seen animals in pants? A dog in yoga pants, a goat in overalls, a yak in slacks? Animals in Pants presents a parade of impeccable poems about animals wearing perfectly pressed pants." grade K-3

• I Am Loved

  Giovanni, Nikki,

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  Poems by Nikki Giovanni selected by Newbery honoree Ashley Bryan, and accompanied by his art filled with color, shape, and movement. One page is mirroed so children reading the book can see exactly who is loved--themselves! preschool to grade 4

• Dear Yesteryear

  Henderson, Kimberly Annece,

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  Archival photographs accompany a letter to previous generations. grade K and up

• Kiyoshi's Walk

  Karlins, Mark,

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  Kiyoshi asks his grandfather, the wise poet Eto, where poems come from, and Eto takes him on a walk through the city to seek an answer. grades 1-3

• I Am Odd, I Am New

  Giroux, Benjamin,

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  Ten-year-old Benjamin Giroux's poem conveys what it's like to live with autism. grades 1-4

• Melodies of the Weary Blues

  Classic Poems Illustrated for Young People

  Hughes, Langston, 1902-1967,

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  An illustrated centennial of Langston Hughes' first book of poetry, this picture book includes select poems paired with vibrant artwork by Black illustrators, grades 1-5

• Love Your Amazing Self

  Joyful Verses for Young Voices

  Jones-Quartey, Ofosu,

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  This collection of poems addresses themes of resilience, kindness, and mindfulness. grade 2 and up

• My Head Has a Bellyache

  and More Nonsense for Mischievous Kids and Immature Grown-ups

  Harris, Chris, 1970-

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  "A witty, illustrated collection of humorous (and sometimes even heartwarming) poems and nonsense inspired by the absurdities of everyday life." grade 2 and up

• Dino Poet

  Angleberger, Tom,

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  Dino Poet is on a mission: to write the first great poem -- ever! grades K-3