Poetry for Independent Readers
Discover a world of rhythm, rhyme, and free verse with engaging collections and novels for middle readers.
Black Cat by Christopher Myers
Roam the city with a stray black cat in this book of poetry and
collage.
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Falling Up by Shel Silverstein
Meet an assortment of delightfully bizarre characters through the
poems and drawings of a modern master.
Love That Dog by Sharon Creech
A boy discovers his poetic voice in this charming and poignant novel
in verse.
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Love to Mama: A Tribute to Mothers edited by Pat
Mora
Offering a taste of Latino culture as well as a look at the bonds
between mothers and children, this collection brings together the
work of 13 poets.
Love to Langston by Tony Medina
Glimpse the life of poet Langston Hughes through 14 tribute poems
that focus on different parts of his life.
Night Garden: Poems From the World of Dreams by Janet
S. Wong
This whimsical offering brings the bizarre and beautiful world of
dreams to life.
Oh, The Places You'll Go by Dr. Seuss
Build your students confidence to face the good and bad parts of
life with this favorite gift to mark major milestones.
Out of the Dust by Karen Hesse
A gripping, eloquent novel that drops your students in the Oklahoma
Dust Bowl.
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A Poke in the I: A Collection of Concrete Poems by
Paul B. Janeczko
Delight in these poems that make their mark through crisp visual
effects.
Relatively Speaking: Poems About Family by Ralph
Fletcher
Inspire your students desire to write with this set of poems about
family.
Roald Dahl's Revolting Rhymes by Roald Dahl
There's nothing "happily ever after" about these hilarious
retellings of six favorite fairy tales.
Stepping Out with Grandma Mac by Nikki Grimes
Explore the relationship between a girl and her eccentric grandmother.
Stone Bench in an Empty Park selected by Paul B.
Janeczko
Experience the beauty of the city through photos and haikus.
Wild Wings: Poems for Young People by Jane Yolen
This ode to feathered friends features captivating photographs and
moving verse.
A Visit to William Blake's Inn: Poems for Innocent and Experienced
Travelers by Nancy Willard
Meet the motley crew of human and animal guests in this Newbery
Award-winning picture book for older readers.
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Fun Day Fairies # 5: Felicity the Friday Fairy
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Fun Day Fairies # 5: Felicity the Friday Fairy
by Daisy Meadows and Georgie RipperNo fun in Fairyland?
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The Fun Day Fairies are each responsible for adding spunk and sparkle to one day of the week! But when Jack Frost steals their magic, they need Rachel and Kirsty's help. Without the fairies' special flags, every day of the week will be gloomy and glum.
Rachel's Gran has Felicity the Friday Fairy's special flag! She thinks it's a pretty new scarf. But now the goblins are after her! Rachel and Kirsty have to do something . . . before it's too late.
Find the magic flag in each book, and help fill every day of the week with fun!
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Butterfly Meadow # 3: Three Cheers for Mallow
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Butterfly Meadow # 3: Three Cheers for Mallow
by Olivia MonarchIn Butterfly Meadow, colorful butterflies dance through the air, glowworms inch through the grass, and bumblebees buzz around every flower. It's a place where friendships and adventures take flight!
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Mallow is organizing a sports day in the field. All of the different insects and animals are going to participate! Dazzle is happy to cheer on her friends. But when one of the butterflies can't compete, can Dazzle take her place?
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