Attenborough, L. (2001). Poetry by heart: A child’s book of poems to remember. New York: Scholastic Inc.

This is a great collection of children’s poems, which include authors such as Roald Dahl, Shakespeare and Robert Frost. It is a good book to be used to introduce poetry to children, as there is a wide array of types of poems. Some of the poems are serious such as The Road Not Taken, by Robert Frost, while others are silly such as How Doth the Little Crocodile by Lewis Carroll. A good addition to any children’s collection.

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Borden, L. (2002). America is… New York: Simon & Schuster Children’s Publishing Division.

This book is an illustrated poem, that explores the idea of what America is. This would be a great way to start teaching students about American history, or what it means to be an American. It explores concepts such as states, the pledge of allegiance, and the national anthem. It shows the immense differences that are found in the United States, such as the large cities, or the small towns. This books is a good way to start conversations with students about poetry or US history.

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