April is National Poetry Month, and what better way to celebrate with your child than by exploring some of the poetry books available at the library? Reading poetry aloud can be a wonderful experience for children, exposing them to the patterns and rhythms of language. Here are some poetry books you may enjoy reading with your child.
A Beautiful Day In The Neighborhood: The Poetry Of Mister Rogers by Fred Rogers
Perfect for bedtime, sing-along, or quiet time alone, this beautiful book of meaningful poetry is for every child—including the child inside of every one of us. Ages 6-8.
Sweet People Are Everywhere by Alice Walker
This beautiful picture book focuses on a common thread of the 'sweet people' who can be found all over the world. Ages 4-8.
Lion Of The Sky: Haiku For All Seasons by Laura Purdie Salas
Haiku meet riddles in this wonderful collection celebrating the seasons and describe everything from an earthworm to a baseball to an apple to snow angels, alongside full-colour illustrations. Ages 5-9.
Catch The Sky: Playful Poems On The Air We Share by Robert Heidbreder
Celebrate the sky in this picture book collection of thirty playful poems that will lift your spirits and let your imagination soar. Ages 3-8.
I'm Finding My Talk by Rebecca Thomas
A second-generation residential school survivor, Thomas writes this response to Rita Joe's iconic poem I Lost My Talk openly and honestly, reflecting on the process of working through the destructive effects of colonialism. Ages 4-9.
