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1. The Star

Famous Poem
- By Jane Taylor
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Twinkle, twinkle, little star,
How I wonder what you are,
Up above the world so high,
Like a diamond in the sky.

Twinkle, twinkle, little star,
How I wonder what you are,
Up above the world so high,
Like a diamond in the sky.

When the blazing sun is set,
And the grass with dew is wet,
Then you show your little light,
Twinkle, twinkle, all the night.

Then the traveler in the dark
Thanks you for your tiny spark,
He could not see where to go
If you did not twinkle so.

In the dark blue sky you keep,
And often through my curtains peep,
For you never shut your eye
Till the sun is in the sky.

As your bright and tiny spark
Lights the traveler in the dark,
Though I know not what you are,
Twinkle, twinkle, little star.
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2. To A Bird

Famous Poem
- By Annette Wynne
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O bird that darts now low, now high,
You know the streets across the sky;
You know where leafy lanes lie deep
And quiet nooks to go to sleep;

O bird that darts now low, now high,
You know the streets across the sky;
You know where leafy lanes lie deep
And quiet nooks to go to sleep;
You know the place to build a nest,
What twigs to use, what shape is best;
I wonder how you found things out
That scholars never know about;
I've studied large books through and through,
But never can be wise as you!
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3. My Bed Is A Boat

Famous Poem
- By Robert Louis Stevenson
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My bed is like a little boat;
Nurse helps me in when I embark;
She girds me in my sailor's coat
And starts me in the dark.

My bed is like a little boat;
Nurse helps me in when I embark;
She girds me in my sailor's coat
And starts me in the dark.

At night, I go on board and say
Good night to all my friends on shore;
I shut my eyes and sail away
And see and hear no more.

And sometimes things to bed I take,
As prudent sailors have to do;
Perhaps a slice of wedding-cake,
Perhaps a toy or two.

All night across the dark we steer;
But when the day returns at last,
Safe in my room, beside the pier,
I find my vessel fast.
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4. Seasons
- By Hosseini
- Published: February 2023
Poem About The Seasons Of The Year

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Super Spring starts off the year
Glistening, shimmering, thundering rain
But warmth comes out, once again.

Super Spring starts off the year
Glistening, shimmering, thundering rain
But warmth comes out, once again.

Sizzling Summer continues the year
Burning, blinding, sweltering sun
So let's have some fun!

Awesome Autumn is back again.
Crunching, sliding, tumbling leaves
Perfect for us, but not for the trees!

Wonderful Winter ends the year
Freezing, falling, beautiful snow
As coldness flows.
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5. Teacher's Torture
- By Mary Green
- Published: July 2022
Math Poem

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Add two times twenty-two,
To twelve and twenty more,
Take forty-five from fifty-five,
Add four by forty-four.

Add two times twenty-two,
To twelve and twenty more,
Take forty-five from fifty-five,
Add four by forty-four.

Add six and six to sixteen,
To eighteen by eleven,
To nine and nine and ninety-nine,
Add nine from ninety-seven.

Add thirty-three and thirteen,
Take seven from twenty-four,
Add seventy-seven to sixty-six,
And total up your score.

You can count them on your fingers,
You can count them on your toes,
You can count them out with counters,
You can count them out in rows.

And when you’ve got the answer,
When you’re sure, and only then –
You can add another hundred
And count them all again!

First published in "The Works 2" selected by Brian Moses and Pie Corbett, Macmillan (2002).
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6. Word Works
- By Mary Green
- Published: July 2022
Riddle Poem

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I am in speak but not in tell,
I am in whisper but not in yell,
I am in peel but not in bell,
And you’ll find me in spin as well as spell.

I am in speak but not in tell,
I am in whisper but not in yell,
I am in peel but not in bell,
And you’ll find me in spin as well as spell.

I am in loyal but not in true,
I am in gold but not in blue,
I am in hold but not in glue,
I am in know but not in knew.

I am in haste but not in soon,
I am in space but not in room,
I am in shine but not in moon,
I am in flower but not in bloom.

My last is in mighty but not yet great,
You’ll find me in Molly but not in Kate,
I’m never in yak and never in you,
But always in rhyme and poem too.

A version of this was first published in "The Universal Vacuum Cleaner and Other Riddle Poems" compiled by John Foster, Illustrated by Tony Ross, Oxford University Press (2005)
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7. A Spider's Skill
- By Angela Jelf
- Published: July 2022
in Animal Poems for Kids

How doth the little spider be,
A Master of Geometry?
Oh tell me, tell me, if you know,
Where did she learn to weave quite so?

How doth the little spider be,
A Master of Geometry?
Oh tell me, tell me, if you know,
Where did she learn to weave quite so?
Please tell me little Spider friend,
How many hours did you spend
Creating such a sight to see,
Such skillful lines of symmetry?
Concentric frame,
Installed at night,
A work of art,
By morning light!
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8. Five Little Ducklings
- By Bettina Van Vaerenbergh
- Published: July 2022
Cute Poem About Observing Animals In Nature

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Five little ducklings in a row, oh how neat!
Paddling in the water with their tiny duckling feet.
Close to mother duck they always, always stay,
Just in case some danger or other comes their way.

Five little ducklings in a row, oh how neat!
Paddling in the water with their tiny duckling feet.
Close to mother duck they always, always stay,
Just in case some danger or other comes their way.
They're quack-quacking with tiny duckling beaks
That shut only whenever mother speaks.
And sometimes you can see, it's true, I swear,
How ten little feet suddenly go up in the air!
The ducklings go split, splat, quack, quack,
Diving and munching happily on a yummy snack.
Once in a while, when they expect it the least,
They find a piece of bread, and they have a feast!
With their bellies full, well done is the day’s task…
What more could little ducklings ask?
The sun goes down, it's high time now to sleep
Under mother's safe wings on the river so deep,
Because tomorrow there's a brand new day -
For diving and snacking and quack-quacking away!
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9. To Catch A Poem
- By Santhini Govindan
- Published: March 2022
in Poems for Kids

I want to catch a poem,
But I’m not sure how.
I wish I knew when and where,
I could catch a poem right now.

I want to catch a poem,
But I’m not sure how.
I wish I knew when and where,
I could catch a poem right now.

Can I catch a poem in the sand on a beach?
Or hiding in fields of long, green grass?
Can I catch a poem among the waves in the sea?
I’m not sure where I can catch a poem, alas!

Will I be able to catch a poem with a loop of rope?
Can I use the rope to lasso, and bind the poem up tight?
Will I be able to catch a poem with a butterfly net?
Will the net stop the poem from slipping out of sight?

Can I catch a poem when I’m playing outdoors?
Or can I catch a poem from right under my bed?
Oh gosh! As I thought about where I could catch a poem;
I actually caught one – it was right inside my head!!

“To Catch a Poem” was first published in March 2022 by Ukiyoto Publishing in the book titled To Catch a Poem by Santhini Govindan. The book can be bought on Amazon or from the Ukiyoto bookstore.
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10. Sailing The Swings
- By Elizabeth Steinglass
- Published: December 2021
in Poems for Kids

Arrgh! I’m a pirate.
I sail salty seas,

searching for ships,

Arrgh! I’m a pirate.
I sail salty seas,

searching for ships,
at the whim of the breeze.

I ride rolling waves
up and down, night and day.

I head for the clouds.
I plunge through the spray.

Me, and my parrot,
every soul I command,

we rise and we fall
until we hit land.

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11. Glad That I'm Me!
- By Ian Bland
- Published: November 2021
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If I was a flag
I’d be flapping and raising
If I was a star
Up high I’d be blazing!

If I was a flag
I’d be flapping and raising
If I was a star
Up high I’d be blazing!

If I was a saint
I’d be singing and praying
If I was some hips
You just know I’d be swaying!

If I was a bird
I’d be nesting and crowing
If I was a cup
I’d be just overflowing!

If I was a mouth
I’d be laughing and joking
If I was a fire
I’d be roaring and smoking!

If I was the sky
You just know I’d be lightning
If I was a ghost
I’d be spooky and frightening!

But just look at me now
As plain as can be
I’m glad that I’m normal
I’m glad that I’m me!
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12. Haunted House Inventory
- By Julie Anna Douglas
- Published: October 2021
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Wooden door; wide and creaky.
Sculking cat; snide and sneaky.
Skeletons; cold and clanky.
Madame Witch; old and cranky.

Wooden door; wide and creaky.
Sculking cat; snide and sneaky.
Skeletons; cold and clanky.
Madame Witch; old and cranky.
Ancient paintings; strange and spooky.
Watching eyes; crazed and looky.
Blackest bat; fast and flappy.
Venus Flytrap; mighty snappy.
Wailing ghosts; always moany.
Piano playing on its owny.
Time to go! Scream and shouty!
Read the sign – ‘No Way Out-y!’
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13. If Clouds Were Made Of Candyfloss
- By Julie Anna Douglas
- Published: October 2021
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If clouds were made of candyfloss.
If honey filled the seven seas.
If sand was made of sherbet.
If cupcakes grew on every tree.

If clouds were made of candyfloss.
If honey filled the seven seas.
If sand was made of sherbet.
If cupcakes grew on every tree.
If mountains were made of marshmallows.
If fudge flowers grew wild and free.
If all houses were made of chocolate.
What a sweet world it would be.
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How lovely to read a poem which brought a smile to my face. Thank you. Best wishes, Ann.

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14. I Hate Peanut Butter
- By Inna Grigorenko
- Published: September 2021
A Distaste For Peanut Butter

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These words I say without a stutter:
I hate the taste of peanut butter!
In Reese's chocolate it may stay
But keep the butter far away.

These words I say without a stutter:
I hate the taste of peanut butter!
In Reese's chocolate it may stay
But keep the butter far away.
It leaves a lump inside my belly,
It's even worse when paired with jelly!
I hate its texture, hate its smell;
If I go near it, I'm unwell.
My family tells me I'm dramatic
But against PB I stay emphatic.
If you're craving butter thick,
You might as well just eat the stick,
Or wear it as a winter coat
But keep it furthest from your throat!
Last time I ate it, things went south;
My tongue got glued inside my mouth!
If you include it in my lunch,
I'll very likely throw a punch.
I'd gladly eat a Brussels sprout
But keep the peanut butter out!
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15. Fossils
- By Colin West
- Published: September 2021
Dino Dilemma: Deciphering The Colors Of Ancient Animals

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O, its bones may be colossal,
But the trouble with a fossil
Is that it doesn’t give a clue
As to the creature’s actual hue.

O, its bones may be colossal,
But the trouble with a fossil
Is that it doesn’t give a clue
As to the creature’s actual hue.

Those Pterodactyl things that flew,
Were they red or green or blue?
And that Brontosaurus fellow,
Did he come in mauve and yellow?

As for those Stegosaurus types,
Maybe they had snazzy stripes?
And was Tyrannosaurus Rex
Perhaps adorned with spots or checks?

And was old Archaeopteryx
Just one colour, or a mix?
And Woolly Mammoth, what d’you think,
Purple, puce or shocking pink?

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I just love the poem. I had been feeling a bit low, and then I read your poem and the world felt like a brighter place. Thank you.

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16. Catnaps
- By Santhini Govindan
- Published: September 2021
in Animal Poems for Kids

When my cat sleeps, he snoozes
Inside the laundry basket,
Or on top of a tree,
Crammed inside a shelf,

When my cat sleeps, he snoozes
Inside the laundry basket,
Or on top of a tree,
Crammed inside a shelf,
Where no-one can see.
In empty shopping bags,
And cartons made of cardboard,
On piles of books and newspapers,
And suitcases that are stored.
Curled up under furniture,
In places we’d never think to look.
Or nestled behind a flower pot,
In a hard to find nook.
Since my cat sleeps for at least sixteen hours each day
He must be bored of sleeping in the same old way!
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17. My Dad Would Like To Be Santa
- By Graham Craven
- Published: November 2020
in Christmas Poems

His belly's getting bigger,
And his hair is turning white.
His eyes shine and sparkle
Like the stars on Christmas night.

His belly's getting bigger,
And his hair is turning white.
His eyes shine and sparkle
Like the stars on Christmas night.

He couldn't fit down chimneys
When he can just fit through a door.
One mince pie would never do
He'd only ask for more.

He likes a nip of brandy;
It sets his cheeks aglow.
When he forgets the words to carols,
He just shouts Ho, Ho, Ho.

He hasn't got a reindeer
That runs silently through space,
But his car is Eco Friendly
And could beat Rudolph in a race.

He can't afford a new red suit
With boots and matching belt,
But his smile is warmer than the sun
That can make the snow tops melt.

My dad would like to be Santa
And fill the world with glee,
So until they advertise the job,
He'll give all his love to me.
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18. Elephant Sleepover
- By Conrad Burdekin
- Published: August 2020
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An elephant came for a sleepover
And jumped into my bed
I never saw him coming ‘til
He landed on my head

An elephant came for a sleepover
And jumped into my bed
I never saw him coming ‘til
He landed on my head
So now my head is flattened
My bed is broken too
And as for Mr. Elephant?
He’s gone back to the zoo

From: Supersonic Gran and Other Poems by Conrad Burdekin

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19. My Brother Can Eat
- By Ray S. Gordon Jr
- Published: February 2020
Funny Poem About Eating A Lot

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My brother can eat.
Hide your fruits,
Hide your snacks,
Hide all your treats.

My brother can eat.
Hide your fruits,
Hide your snacks,
Hide all your treats.

It doesn't matter what it is.
Y'all don't understand.
The boy can eat.
Call him munchie man.

Rice and chicken,
Mac and cheese.
He's always in the kitchen
Saying, "More, please."

Just the other day,
He ate all Daddy's steak.
Just the other day,
He had three plates.

I guarantee if you see him, he will ask,
"What are we going to eat?"
I love my brother lots,
But the boy sure can eat.
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20. Cow In My Soup
- By Kevin T. Pearson
- Published: September 2019
A Child's Imagination While Eating

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My mom said, "Eat all your soup,
every piece of chicken and every noodle."
But there's a cow in my soup.

My mom said, "Eat all your soup,
every piece of chicken and every noodle."
But there's a cow in my soup.

I need to get him out of there.
I don't know if he can swim.
How he got there, I'm not aware.

My mom says, "Stop slurping your soup,"
every time he starts to moo.
Heck, I'm just hoping he doesn't poop

He keeps splashing me with his tail.
My mom says, "You're making a mess."
She must have gotten this soup on sale.

I give up; it's no use.
My mom says, "For dessert,
We're having chocolate mousse."
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Literacy Week

1. The Star

2. To A Bird

3. My Bed Is A Boat

4. Seasons

5. Teacher's Torture

6. Word Works

7. A Spider's Skill

8. Five Little Ducklings

9. To Catch A Poem

10. Sailing The Swings

11. Glad That I'm Me!

12. Haunted House Inventory

13. If Clouds Were Made Of Candyfloss

14. I Hate Peanut Butter

15. Fossils

16. Catnaps

17. My Dad Would Like To Be Santa

18. Elephant Sleepover

19. My Brother Can Eat

20. Cow In My Soup