Books like Someone I Like: Poems About People
Award winning
There Was a Party for Langston
Jason Reynolds, 2023
56 pages
Why to read
Celebrates cultural heritage and diversity.
Enhances vocabulary through dynamic, lyrical prose.
Encourages empathy and understanding among young readers.
Inspires creativity and self-expression.
There Was a Party for Langston
Jason Reynolds, 2023
K Is in Trouble (A Graphic Novel)
Gary Clement, 2024
224 pages
Why to read
Engaging graphic novel format enhances visual literacy.
Encourages empathy through character challenges and growth.
Stimulates imagination, essential for creative development.
Supports language skills with accessible, vibrant dialogue.
K Is in Trouble (A Graphic Novel)
Gary Clement, 2024
Award winning
Big Nate: Beware of Low-Flying Corn Muffins
Lincoln Peirce, 2022
176 pages
Why to read
Captivating antics ensure engaging, enjoyable reading.
Showcases friendship and teamwork dynamics.
Encourages creative problem-solving through humorous challenges.
Ideal for enhancing young readers' engagement and comprehension.
Big Nate: Beware of Low-Flying Corn Muffins
Lincoln Peirce, 2022
Award winning
A Whale of a Time: Funny Poems for Each Day of the Year
Lou Peacock, 2023
336 pages
Why to read
365 witty poems spark daily imagination and joy.
Enhances linguistic skills with playful, rhyming verse.
Addresses daily life themes, aiding emotional development.
Perfect for bedtime, instilling a love for poetry.
A Whale of a Time: Funny Poems for Each Day of the Year
Lou Peacock, 2023
Award winning
Razzmatazz!: The Poetry World of Roger Stevens
Roger Stevens, 2022
112 pages
Why to read
Vibrant poetry collection ignites imagination and creativity.
Themes explore emotions and curiosity, promoting emotional growth.
Enhances vocabulary and lyrical understanding in young readers.
Family-friendly content ensures safe and educational exploration.
Razzmatazz!: The Poetry World of Roger Stevens
Roger Stevens, 2022
Award winning
The Red Ear Blows Its Nose: Poems for Children and Others
Robert Schechter, 2023
118 pages
Why to read
Creative poems spark imagination and creativity.
Engaging themes suitable for children and adults alike.
Enhances vocabulary and language skills through rhyme.
Encourages emotional expression and articulation.
The Red Ear Blows Its Nose: Poems for Children and Others
Robert Schechter, 2023
Award winning
Love Your Amazing Self: Joyful Verses for Young Voices (-)
Ofosu Jones-Quartey, 2022
72 pages
Why to read
Fosters self-love and positive self-image in young readers.
Engaging, rhythmic verses enhance linguistic skills.
Encourages expression through joyful, creative poems.
Builds confidence and emotional resilience in children.
Love Your Amazing Self: Joyful Verses for Young Voices (-)
Ofosu Jones-Quartey, 2022
The First Cat in Space and the Soup of Doom
Mac Barnett, 2024
272 pages
Why to read
Stimulates imagination with interstellar adventure.
Introduces resilience through quirky, relatable characters.
Encourages problem-solving in whimsical scenarios.
Provides a fun, engaging reading journey.
