Poetry Resources for PreK-Grade 3

Posted on April 16, 2021

by Morgan R

Poems are words put together using rhythm, patterns, and rhymes to express thoughts and emotions. April is National Poetry Month.  Explore poetry using resources from your Library.

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Antarctic Antics: A Book of Penguin Poems

By Judy Sierra
BookFlix

Log in to BookFlix and type POETRY in the search box. These catchy poems will have you singing about penguins. Explore the puzzlers and word match to learn more.

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Wild about Books

By Judy Sierra
BookFlix

Log in to BookFlix and type POETRY in the search box. Have you ever wondered what zoo animals are doing when you can’t see them? They might be reading and writing poetry, as in this book! Explore the puzzlers and word match to learn more.

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An Ambush of Tigers

By Betsy R. Rosenthal
hoopla

Did you know a group of tigers is called an ambush? A group of rhinos is a crash. Learn other names for animal groups with these silly poems. Explore more titles on hoopla by typing POETRY in the Advanced Keyword Search box.

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Lion of the Sky: Haiku for All Seasons

By Laura Purdie Salas
hoopla

You can use the illustrations to solve the riddles in these poems. Explore more titles on hoopla by typing POETRY in the Advanced Keyword Search box.

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Alphabet Trucks

By Samantha R. Vamos
hoopla

You know about ice cream trucks and garbage trucks, but have you heard of a zipper truck? This book of poems lists types of trucks from A to Z. Explore more titles on hoopla by typing POETRY in the Advanced Keyword Search box.

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Scholastic Teachables

Scholastic Teachables

Search the Keyword POETRY for printable worksheets, mini books, learning games and reading comprehension activities. No printer at home? Contact your nearest library for help printing up to 10 free pages.

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