Poetry Reviews For All Ages

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Poetry plays a vital role in the world of children’s literature. It gives children a sense of rhythm and sound, and it can make simple concepts interesting. Often it is funny and engaging, a clever use of language making the poetry entertaining and unique. Below you will find some poetry collections for readers of all ages. More books written in rhyme and other poetry forms can be found in the other review sections.

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A Mirror to Nature: Poems About Reflection

A Mirror to Nature: Poems About Reflection

Jane Yolen
Photographer: Jason Stemple
Poetry Picture Book
For ages 4 to 8
Boyds Mills Press, 2009   ISBN: 978-1590786246
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A Whiff of Pine, a Hint of Skunk: A Forest of Poems

A Whiff of Pine, a Hint of Skunk: A Forest of Poems

Deborah Ruddell
Illustrator:  Joan Rankin 
Poetry Picture Book
For ages 4 to 8
Simon and Schuster, 2009   ISBN: 978-1416942115
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Julie Andrews' Collection of Poems, Songs, and Lullabies

Julie Andrews' Collection of Poems, Songs, and Lullabies

Julie Andrews Edwards , Emma Hamilton
Illustrator:  James McMullan 
Poetry with Audio CD
For ages 3 and up
Little Brown, 2009   ISBN: 978-0316040495
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