Children's, Teenage & Young Adult Poetry
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Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats
in stockA stunning new edition of T. S. Eliot's beloved cat poems Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats, containing beautiful original colour illustrations b...
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The Puffin Book of Utterly Brilliant Poetry
Only 20 left!An utterly brilliant collection of the very best poems, from Puffin Books,A celebratory anthology of the best of Puffin poetry publishing, includin...
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I Am the Seed That Grew the Tree by Fiona Waters (National Trust) - Ages 2+ - Hardback
in stockI Am the Seed That Grew the Tree, named after the first line of Judith Nicholls' poem 'Windsong', is a lavishly illustrated collection of 366 natur...
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Tiger, Tiger, Burning Bright! selected by Fiona Waters (National Trust)- Ages 4-11 - Hardback
in stockThis lavishly illustrated gift book treasury of 366 animal poems - one for every day of the year - ranges from unforgettable classics to contempora...
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Fiona Waters Poetry Collections 2 Books Set (I Am the Seed That Grew the Tree & Tiger, Tiger, Burning Bright!) - Ages 4-11 - Hardback
in stockTitles In This Set:1. National Trust: I Am the Seed That Grew the Tree2. National Trust: Tiger, Tiger, Burning Bright!Description:National Trust: I...
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Christmas Poems by Carol Ann Duffy 3 Books Collection Set - Poetry - Hardback
in stockTitle in This Set:1. Wenceslas: A Christmas Poem2. The Wren-Boys3. The King of ChristmasDescription:Wenceslas: A Christmas PoemBeginning with the K...
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A Great Big Cuddle : Poems for the Very Young by Michael Rosen and Chris Riddell
in stockTwo of the biggest names in children's publishing, Michael Rosen and Chris Riddell, come together in a new poetry collection. Winner of the 2016 CL...
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Talking Turkeys by Benjamin Zephaniah
in stockA reissue of TALKING TURKEYS by street poet Benjamin Zephaniah. Talking Turkeys is an unconventional collection of straight-talking poems about her...
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Michael Rosen's Book of Very Silly Poems
Only 18 left!Let your imagination run riot and laughter fill your belly as you explore traditional poems, rhymes with a twist, and subversive playground favouri...
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Poems to Perform: A Classic Collection by Julia Donaldson
in stockIn Poems to Perform, Julia Donaldson has chosen poems with performance by children in mind, and her notes and ideas on performing them are included...
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All About Cats: Fantastically Funny Rhymes by Frantz Wittkamp
Only 15 left!All About Cats is a collection of hilarious rhymes . . . all about cats! These short, funny rhymes are brought to life with illustrations from Axel...
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The Complete Nonsense of Edward Lear
Only 3 left!Edward Lear was the greatest nonsensicalist of all time. He was the inventor of the limerick and created the Jumblies and The Owl and the Pussycat...
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Poems Out Loud! : First Poems to Read and Perform
Only 12 left!Includes free audio CD!From rockets to mermaids and everything in between, there's something for everyone in this diverse and contemporary collecti...
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Michael Rosen's Big Book of Bad Things
Only 8 left!The arrival of a new poetry collection from one of Britain's greatest children's poets Michael Rosen is always cause for great excitement - and thi...
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Football 4 Every 1
Only 2 left!Football 4 Every 1 by Paul Cookson, is a brilliant collection of funny upbeat poems about football - playing it, supporting it, living it, breathin...
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Midnight Magic by Michelle Harrison
in stockBlack cats born at midnightAre different indeedA mischievous, oddAnd peculiar breedIn the middle of winter, three kittens are born in a barn. Two a...
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Yapping Away: Poems by Joshua Seigal by Joshua Seigal
Only 13 left!WINNER OF THE PEOPLE'S BOOK PRIZEJoshua Seigal, winner of the 2020 Laugh Out Loud Book Awards (the only UK prize for funny children's books voted f...
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Out and About: A First Book of Poems by Shirley Hughes
in stockA beautiful first collection of poems by two-time Kate Greenaway Medal-winner Shirley Hughes. In this wonderful collection of poems, by best-love...
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The Dragon with the Blazing Bottom by Beach
in stockThe first in a fabulously funny series about a dragon who has lost his flame - but may just find fire elsewhere . . . Perfect for fans of The DInos...
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Poems from a Green and Blue Planet
in stockA GUARDIAN CHILDREN'S BOOK OF THE YEAR 2019, this stunning collection of new and classic poems from around the world celebrates the diversity of li...
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I Don't Like Poetry
Only 13 left!Shortlisted for the Laugh Out Loud Awards - the UK's only prize for funny children's books. Packed full of silly, funny, or downright hilarious poe...
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Welcome to My Crazy Life
Only 4 left!Packed full of silly, funny, or downright hilarious poems (with some serious ones mixed in), this new collection by Joshua Seigal (winner of the La...
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Dinosaur Poems
Only 3 left!This Dinosaur themed anthology of poems is written by various authors. The anthologies in this series are updated and revised versions of ...
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Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats : with illustrations by Rebecca Ashdown
in stock'The cat himself knows and will never confess...'To celebrate Old Possum's 75th anniversary we have commissioned lively new illustrations from Re...
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The Lady Of Shalott
in stockFour gray walls, and four gray towers,Overlook a space of flowers,And the silent isle imbowersThe Lady of Shalott. Tennyson's romantic poem, full o...
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Through the Night Sky : A collection of amazing adventures under the stars
Only 4 left!A beautifully illustrated collection of nonfiction stories featuring the many wonders that exist in the night sky. Beginning with a sunset and en...
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Funky Chickens by Benjamin Zephaniah
in stockEnter the crazy world of rap poet Benjamin Zephaniah!A reissue of the wonderfully irreverent collection of poetry for young people, touching on any...
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Poetry Pie
Only 4 left!POETRY PIE is a brilliant collection of poems for children by Roger McGough.There are over 50 poems in this hugely enjoyable poetry collection with...
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The Girl Who Became a Tree : A Story Told in Poems
Only 2 left!Daphne is unbearably sad and adrift. She feels the painful loss of her father acutely and seeks solace both in the security of her local library an...
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Shine, Star, Shine! by Dom Conlon
Only 8 left!Find Shine, Star, Shine! by Dom Conlon from publishers Graffeg Limited at Books2Door! ; 36 pages; Published: 16/11/2021
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Swim, Shark, Swim! by Dom Conlon
Only 6 left!Find Swim, Shark, Swim! by Dom Conlon from publishers Graffeg Limited at Books2Door! ; 36 pages; Published: 23/02/2021
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If You Go Down to the Woods Today: More than 100 things to find by Rachel Piercey
in stockA Sunday Times Children's Book of the Week My woodland's full of animals,of every different kind. So shall we stay here for a whileand see what w...
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Stars With Flaming Tails: Poems by Valerie Bloom
in stockI travelled once around the worldOn stars with flaming tails,And touched the colours of my dreamsAlong some silver trails. Look out for best frie...
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Overheard in a Tower Block: Poems by Joseph Coelho
in stockGazing at the stars from five storeys up,smelling the bins from five storeys below. Overheard arguments,overheard laughter. A disappearing father...
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Once Upon a Big Idea: The Story of Inventions by James Carter
Only 3 left!Telescopes and clocks and trains- all big ideas from human brains! From bridges and boats to medicines and mobile phones, this book takes readers o...
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Who Makes a Forest? by Sally Nicholls
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Reading to or with children is really important for their intellectual well-being. Children sometimes struggle with longer stories so introducing them to poems and nursery rhymes is a great way to encourage their love of reading early on. Poetry is also said to create pathways in children's brains that listening to other types of languages simply does not. With teens, poetry helps them process and express their conflicting emotions in a more controlled and creative way.
In fact, exposing them to poems and rhymes can help children develop three really critical pre-reading and communication skills—phonological awareness, rich vocabulary and background knowledge. Not only can poems and rhyming words help a child develop a good vocabulary, it can also help your child develop phonological awareness. Phonological awareness is the ability to consciously tune in to the sounds of spoken language, to understand them and to talk about them. For example, a three-year-old whose phonological awareness is developing might say something like: "Hey, cat-bat: they sound the same!"
Background knowledge on the other hand is considered a strong predictor of how easily your child will learn to read and write. Several studies have confirmed that a child’s awareness and knowledge of their background will strongly impact their social and academic success. Teachers, speech-language therapists and linguists; unanimously agree that it is vital for babies and young children to hear the kind of language used in poems and rhymes. This is because the sometimes unusual words, repetitions and speech patterns contained in poems written for children help enrich your child's intellect.
Here are some poetry books that we think will move your child, stir something within them and whilst at it; also inculcate the love of poetry in their hearts. What Are Little Girls Made of? If you are a parent raising a feminist little girl, then this poetry book by Award-winning author, Jeanne Willis is just what she needs. Think you know your favourite classic nursery rhymes? Read this picture book and think again! In this witty reworking of popular nursery rhymes, Georgie Porgie doesn't dare to make the girls cry, Little Bo-Peep's sheep are all present and correct, thank you, and it's the queen, of course, who fixes Humpty Dumpty. With the combination of Jeanne Willis's brilliantly funny poems and Isabelle Follath’s charming, witty illustrations; these nursery rhymes prove that girls can be the heroes of any story. This remixed nursery rhyme collection is the perfect gift book for any child (or adult!), to read aloud or enjoy alone.
Hot Like Fire Bind-up by Valerie Bloom is a book of beautifully crafted poetry that covers a wide range of subjects from global pollution, maths homework problems to dealing with the death of a beloved pet. Full of sunshine and fire; Bloom’s poetry is fun and energetic with the mixed use of standard English and other dialects; that come together to make delightful poetry for kids.