At Pageticker, we absolutely love poems. So, we thought we would share some books of poetry for children. These have all been tried and tested in primary schools over the last few years!
Any pages of poetry that are read can also be logged on our digital reading record.
I am the Seed that Grew The Tree
Ages 6-9 +
This wonderful book of nature poems, has a poem for each day of the year. Children can choose a date and then read out a poem aloud. I am The Seed that Grew The Tree went down a treat with a mixed Year 4/ Year 5 class.
If: A Treasury of Poems for Almost Every Possibility
Edited by Allie Esiri and Rachel Kelly
Ages 4-12+
This beautifully illustrated poetry collection, has old loved classics, like The Owl and the Pussycat, The Spider and the Fly and lots more. We have used this with a Year 2 class but the poems are very diverse, so they could be used across primary.
A Poem for Every Day of the Year
Edited by Allie Asiri
Ages: 10+
This book of poetry, has a poem for each day of the year. On key dates the poems are themed, from funny on April Fool's Day to festive for Christmas. These are really great to read aloud. There's a range of poets, from T.S. Eliot and Lewis Carroll to Christina Rossetti and Carol Ann Duffy, to many more.
Poems Aloud
By Joseph Coelho and Daniel Gray-Barnett
Ages 5-10+
This poetry collection, is designed to be read aloud. Some are tongue twisters, others are designed to be whispered and to entertain. With amusing illustrations to match the poems, children, parents and teachers will love this collection.
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