Reading poetry can be both an entertaining and educational experience for a child. A classic collection of poems introduces children to new vocabulary words while engaging them in imaginative stories and scenarios. In fact, children are more likely to absorb unfamiliar words and their meanings when they have learned them via a funny, memorable poem. Word sounds, word meanings, proper pronunciation, and creative thinking are just a few of the things that children learn from with the help of a few well-written poems.

Nursery Rhymes

• A Memorable Nursery Rhyme: Features a classic nursery rhyme to share with a child entitled, Teddy Bear, Teddy Bear.
• A Nursery Rhyme That a Child Can Sing: Find the nursery rhyme Old MacDonald Had a Farm along with cute illustrations.
• Jack and Jill, a Nursery Rhyme: Lines from the well-known nursery rhyme called Jack and Jill.
• Nursery Rhymes and More: A selection of poems and finger plays for children that focus counting. Also included is the nursery rhyme, One, Two, Tie My Shoe.
• A Classic Nursery Rhyme: Look here for the nursery rhyme Jack Be Nimble along with a printable illustration for a child to color.
• The Little Red Hen: Find the enduring nursery rhyme featuring a hen and her barnyard friends. Also includes printable illustrations for coloring.
• Timeless Nursery Rhymes and More: A tremendous collection of nursery rhymes including Mary, Mary Quite Contrary and Georgie Porgie.

Funny Poems

• Hey, Diddle, Diddle: The words of the funny children's poem, Hey, Diddle, Diddle accompanied by artistic illustrations.
• Gingerbread Man: Share with your child this funny, classic poem about a runaway gingerbread man.
• Little Miss Muffet: The text of the funny poem starring Miss Muffet is included here along with a recipe for a salad of curds and whey!
• A Poem Entitled, My Shadow: A humorous poem for children by classic author Robert Louis Stevenson.
• A Henry Wadsworth Longfellow Poem: Find the words to the funny children's poem written by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow entitled, There Was a Little Girl.
• The Work of Shel Silverstein: Experience the funny, enduring poems of Shel Silverstein.
• The Story of Humpty Dumpty: Enjoy this funny poem featuring the experiences of Humpty Dumpty.

Song Poems

• "The Alphabet Song": A copy of, "The Alphabet Song" is provided along with other interesting material about teaching children the alphabet.
• "Bingo" and Other Fun Songs: Teach a child the words and rhythm of the song poem, "Bingo."
• Sing, "The Farmer in the Dell": Check out this fun version of the song poem, "The Farmer in the Dell."
• A Rhyming Song Called, "Pat-a-Cake": Learn the words and tune of the catchy song poem, "Pat-a-Cake."
• "Baa-Baa Black sheep": Peruse the words and even play music with this famous traditional song poem.
• "A Tisket, A Tasket": Sing the words to the famous poem entitled, "A Tisket, A Tasket."
• "It's Raining, It's Pouring": "It's Raining, It's Pouring," is the perfect song poem to recite with your child during an afternoon thundershower.
• "This Old Man": The verses of the song poem, "This Old Man" are here for a young child to learn and sing.
• "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star": Enjoy the simple lyrics of the song poem "Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star."

Sound Poems

• Five Little Pumpkins: Provides the words to the spooky poem, Five Little Pumpkins. Your children will love making the eerie sound of the wind.
• Rain Sound Poetry: A collection of poems that describes some of the sounds a rainstorm makes.
• Samples of Sound Poetry: Contains several examples of sound poems that children will enjoy.
• Hickory Dickory Dock: Features the memorable sound poem of Hickory Dickory Dock.

Limericks

• Limericks About the Brain: A selection of limericks for children that are all about the brain.
• Entertaining Limericks: Enjoy two samples of short limericks for children.
• A Fun Children's Limerick: Check out this humorous limerick found in a pop-up book.

 Dream Poems

• A Dream Poem: A unique opportunity to read a poem about someone's dream and create one of your own.
• Dream Poetry Collection: A gathering of dream poems written by children.

"Roses are Red" Poems

• A "Roses are Red..." Poem: Features a "Roses are Red..." poem with a Halloween theme.
• A Look at "Roses are Red" Poems: Read a selection of, "Roses are Red" poems along with some hints on how to write one.
• Poems Featuring the Rose: The original, "Roses are Red" poem is included here as well as some other poems with a rose theme.