Poetry Books
 | The New Kid on the Block: Poems, by Jack Prelutsky A collection of funny poems about strange creatures and people such as Baloney Belly Billy and the Gloopy Gloopers. |
 | The Random House Book of Poetry for Children, by Various Authors A varied and complete collection of more than 550 poems by various poets, including Emily Dickinson, Robert Louis Stevenson and Robert Frost. |
 | Where the Sidewalk Ends, by Shel Silverstein This is a masterful collection of humorous poems and drawings by Shel Silverstein that will engage children. |
Learn to Write Poems
 | Haiku Activities : Asian Arts & Crafts for Creative Kids, by Patricia Donegan Introduces the form of Japanese poetry known as haiku, explores the seven keys to writing haiku, and provides instructions for five haiku projects. |
 | Pizza, Pigs, and Poetry: How to Write a Poem, by Jack Prelutsky This is a humorous guide, filled with poetry exercises, ideas, projects, and pointers that teaches readers how to write poetry. |
 | Poem-Making: Ways to Begin Writing Poetry, by Myra Cohn Livingston Introduces the different kinds of poetry and the mechanics of writing poetry. |
More Ways to Celebrate
Besides reading and writing poems, here are other ways that you and your child can celebrate National Poetry Month, according to Lily Jones and Skila Brown from www.education.com/magazine/article/Celebrate_Poetry:
- Memorize a poem together.
- Write poems about various things and occurrences at home.
- Read a short poem before a family meal, such as breakfast or dinner.
- Take a notebook and go on a walk. Be ready to write a poem or phrases about various things that you or your child would observe.
- Have a poetry slam by inviting other kids or adults over to read poems aloud.
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