Poetry Books for Children of all Ages – A Sampler

A new resource list compiled by Mia Macrossan

It is in poetry that the child discovers the possibilities of language – its range, its flexibility, its infinite variety, and these anthologies provide a broad range of the poetry experience.  Here is a sampler of  poetry from a diverse selection of contemporary and historical poets, covering a broad range of topics – from personal subjects like emotions and family, to the wonders of the natural environment

Poetry for children