Books like The Calling of Kindred: Poems from the English Speaking World (Cambridge School Anthologies)
Someone I Like: Poems About People
Judith Nicholls, Giovanni Manna, 2000
40 pages
Why to read
Celebrates diverse relationships through engaging poetry.
Enhances vocabulary and emotional understanding.
Cultivates empathy and respect for others.
Interactive, reflective reading for children and parents.
Someone I Like: Poems About People
Judith Nicholls, Giovanni Manna, 2000
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
I Don't Like Poetry
Joshua Seigal, Chris Piascik, 2016
88 pages
Why to read
Humorous, engaging verses spark children’s interest in poetry.
Addresses common childhood aversion to poetry relatably.
Encourages creativity and appreciation for linguistic play.
Ideal for interactive read-aloud sessions.
I Don't Like Poetry
Joshua Seigal, Chris Piascik, 2016
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
A Rumpus of Rhymes
Bobbi Katz, Susan Estelle Kwas, 2001
32 pages
Why to read
Engages children with delightful, rhythmic storytelling.
Enhances language skills through engaging rhyme schemes.
Fosters creativity and imagination in young readers.
Encourages a love for reading and phonetic awareness.
A Rumpus of Rhymes
Bobbi Katz, Susan Estelle Kwas, 2001
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
Award winning
The Works
Abbey Campbell Cook, Paul Cookson, 2000
608 pages
Why to read
Fosters creativity and innovation through engaging narrative.
Enhances vocabulary and language skills seamlessly.
Encourages resilience and determination in young readers.
Supports cognitive development with age-appropriate content.
