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Animals Poetry
Explore poetry books about animals for children.
233 books
Hey, Diddle, Diddle!
Salley Mavor
The classic rhyme of the cow jumping over the moon is reimagined through beautiful, hand-stitched fabric relief illustra
Ages 0–3
David Elliott's Animal Poems #9
At the Edge
David Elliott
For the curious child who marvels at nature's oddities, this witty collection of poems explores rare animals living in t
Ages 4–9
Spotting Books #1
The Odd One Out
Britta Teckentrup
For the curious toddler building focus and observation skills, this vibrant game of hide and seek celebrates the beauty
Ages 2–5
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David Elliott's Animal Poems
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The Built Series #3
The Lodge That Beaver Built
Randi Sonenshine
For the child who marvels at how things are built and enjoys the quiet rhythms of the natural world.
Ages 4–8
Who's Wild and Free?
Terry Fitzgibbon
For the nature-loving child who asks a million questions about the wild, this rhythmic rhyming tour introduces the uniqu
Ages 3–7
David Elliott's Animal Poems #7
At the Poles
David Elliott
For the curious child who marvels at the natural world, these rhythmic poems reveal the surprising lives of animals thri
Ages 3–8
Prayers from the Ark Selected Poems
Carmen Bernos de Gasztold
Each animal aboard Noah’s ark shares its own quiet, personal prayer in this gentle and beautifully illustrated collectio
Ages 7–12
Whose House?
H. A. Rey
For the curious toddler who loves to explore the world around them. Discover where animals sleep and play through playfu
Ages 0–3
Halfway to Your House
Charlotte Pomerantz
Rhythmic short verses capture the quiet beauty of the natural world and the cozy, familiar feelings of being safe at hom
Ages 3–7
Cousins of Clouds: Elephant Poems
Tracie Vaughn Zimmer
For the child captivated by the natural world, these lyrical poems and factual sidebars celebrate the majestic lives and
Ages 6–10
Come Stay with Me
Bruce DeLong
For the toddler or preschooler learning that kindness knows no bounds, this sweet rhyming book shows how different anima
Ages 2–5
Brandy The Bunny - Sharing Is Caring
Mrs.Fluffy.Shop
For the child who struggles to let others play with their toys or treats, this rhyming tale gently models the happiness
Ages 2–6
Walking Through the Jungle
Julie Lacome
For the active toddler who loves to move and shout. An energetic, rhythmic journey that transforms reading time into a p
Ages 2–5
Alphamals A-Z
Graham Carter
For the child captivated by the natural world, this oversized alphabet book pairs rhythmic poetry with stunning geometri
Ages 3–7
African Acrostics: A Word in Edgeways
Avis Harley
For the curious child who loves animals and puzzles: explore the African savanna through clever wordplay and stunning wi
Ages 6–10
Mother Goose
Here Comes Mother Goose
Iona Opie
For the parent looking to build a bond through rhythm and rhyme. This lush collection uses classic verses to soothe, ent
Ages 0–5
The Necessary Cat #5
The Necessary Cat
Nicola Bayley
A beautiful treasury of poems, stories, and feline facts celebrates everything that makes cats such essential and myster
Ages 5–12
Mr. Cat, Why Don’t You Come Home?
Shantel McDaniel
For the child grappling with the disappearance of a beloved pet, this gentle story in verse offers a safe space to proce
Ages 3–8
I Am the Dog I Am the Cat
Donald Hall
A curious dog and a clever cat trade perspectives as they explain exactly what makes their own lives so wonderful and un
Ages 4–8
Paul Galdone Nursery Classics
Three Little Kittens
Paul Galdone
For the little one learning that making a mess is okay as long as we fix our mistakes. A classic nursery rhyme about thr
Ages 2–5
The Dream Train: Poems for Bedtime
Sean Taylor
For the child who needs a soft transition from a busy day to a restful night. These gentle poems create a calming ritual
Ages 2–7
A Book of Milliganimals
Spike Milligan
For the child who loves to play with language and needs a spark for their imagination, this collection of surreal verse
Ages 7–12
Midnight Dance of the Snowshoe Hare Poems of Alaska
Nancy White Carlstrom
The brief, vibrant changes of the Alaskan seasons come to life through lyric poems that capture the wildlife and light o
Ages 4–8
Skila Brown's Themed Poetry #1
Slickety Quick: Poems about Sharks
Skila Brown
Lyrical verses meet rippling shark facts in this deep-sea look at everything from the massive whale shark to the elusive
Ages 6–9
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