Poems, Lyrical or Rhyming

Gotta Go! Gotta Go! - by Sam Swope

All about a caterpillar's lifecycle and migration.

Leaf Jumpers - by Carole Gerber

Poetic text celebrates autumn leaves. Fun ideas for sorting leaves by looking at shapes and colours.

The Lorax - by Dr. Seuss

Importance of caring for the Land and for others.

Snowmen at Night - by Caralyn Buehner

Imagination and creativity in a rhyming story about what snowmen do when they are alone at night.

Some Smug Slug - by Pamela Duncan Edwards

Using alliteration of 'S" words to share the characteristics and activities of a smug slug.

Song of the Water Boatman - by Joyce Sidman

Poetry about pond animals.

Under One Rock: Bugs, Slugs and other Ughs - by Andrew D. Fredericks

Using a rhythmic verse, a look at the animals that live under a rock.

The Very Cranky Bear - by Nick Bland

A rhyming book that looks at hibernation in animals, with a focus on understanding different perspectives and caring for others.

The Very Sleepy Bear - by Nick Bland

A rhyming book that takes a look at hibernation in animals and issues that may arise.

When It Starts To Snow - by Phillis Gershator

Using chant-along verse, a look at animals in winter and how they adapt.