Books like Someone I Like: Poems About People
Award winning
My Parents Think I'm Sleeping (I Can Read Level 3)
Jack Prelutsky, Yossi Abolafia, 1985
48 pages
Why to read
Enhances creativity with delightful, imaginative themes.
Builds reading confidence for independent young readers.
Engages children in exploring nighttime thoughts and adventures.
Supports language development through rhymes and structures.
My Parents Think I'm Sleeping (I Can Read Level 3)
Jack Prelutsky, Yossi Abolafia, 1985
Award winning
Come to My Party and Other Shape Poems
Heidi Roemer, Hideko Takahashi, 2004
48 pages
Why to read
Engaging poems invite children to explore shapes creatively.
Enhances visual and spatial understanding through playful poems.
Stimulates early literacy skills among preschool and early learners.
Encourages interactive reading sessions between parents and children.
Come to My Party and Other Shape Poems
Heidi Roemer, Hideko Takahashi, 2004
Award winning
The Ring of Words : An Anthology of Poetry for Children
Roger Mcgough, 2007
160 pages
Why to read
Enhances vocabulary through engaging, thoughtfully selected poems.
Stimulates imagination and creativity in young minds.
Encourages emotional expression and sensitivity.
Ideal for shared reading, bonding over timeless verses.
The Ring of Words : An Anthology of Poetry for Children
Roger Mcgough, 2007
My Heart is a Poem
Debjani Chatterjee, Jane Doe, Laura Mucha, Mandy Coe, Naomi Shihab Nye, Joseph Coelho, Nikki Grimes, John Agard, Valerie Bloom, Karl Nova, Janet S. Wong, Ruth Awolola, Coral Rumble, Kate Wakeling, Jay Hulme, Ken Nesbitt, 2023
48 pages
Why to read
Nurtures emotional intelligence through poetic storytelling.
Encourages creative expression and vocabulary expansion.
Supports developmental milestones in reading and comprehension.
Fosters empathy and self-awareness in young readers.
My Heart is a Poem
Debjani Chatterjee, Jane Doe, Laura Mucha, Mandy Coe, Naomi Shihab Nye, Joseph Coelho, Nikki Grimes, John Agard, Valerie Bloom, Karl Nova, Janet S. Wong, Ruth Awolola, Coral Rumble, Kate Wakeling, Jay Hulme, Ken Nesbitt, 2023
Award winning
The Okay Book
Todd Parr, 1999
24 pages
Why to read
Encourages self-acceptance and emotional awareness.
Vibrant, engaging illustrations captivate young readers.
Simple, powerful messages resonate with preschoolers.
Supports early developmental milestones in understanding emotions.
The Okay Book
Todd Parr, 1999
Award winning
Noisy Poems for a Busy Day
Robert Heidbreder, Lori Joy Smith, 2012
40 pages
Why to read
Captures the lively essence of a child's bustling day.
Rhymes enhance phonetic awareness and early reading skills.
Vivid illustrations spark imagination and visual interpretation.
Encourages auditory development and rhythmic language skills.
Noisy Poems for a Busy Day
Robert Heidbreder, Lori Joy Smith, 2012
Award winning
Songs of Myself: An Anthology of Poems and Art
Georgia Heard, 2000
32 pages
Why to read
Cultivates creativity through diverse poems and inspiring artwork.
Enhances language skills and emotional expression in young readers.
Encourages self-discovery and empathy through reflective themes.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.
Songs of Myself: An Anthology of Poems and Art
Georgia Heard, 2000
A is Amazing: Adventures in Alphabet Land
Wendy Cooling, Piet Grobler, 2013
48 pages
Why to read
Journey through alphabet with exciting, colorful illustrations.
Enhances letter recognition and vocabulary expansion.
Interactive storytelling sparks curiosity and imagination.
Ideal for improving early reading skills.
