Funny Poems for Kids

Funny Poems for Kids

Funny Children's Poetry

Sometimes children with their fresh eyes looking at the world may be able to see that which an adults eyes pass over. There are many sayings to express this sentiment. One is, "out of the mouths of babes", another coined by a television show is, "kids say the darndest things". We recognize that as adults we have become jaded. We may miss hilarious ironies about the world that our children have to point out to us. If I had to take a guess, I would say that children are in the world for just this purpose.

51 Rhyming Poems for Children

1 - 20 of 51

  1. 1. My Hamster Performs Somersaults

    My friends are all astonished
    At the things my pets can do.
    They say my pets are gifted
    But I hardly think that's true.

    Read Complete Poem

    • Stories 0
    • Shares 37
    • Favorited 0
    • Votes 8
    • Rating 4.00
  2. Advertisement

    Advertisement

  3. 2. My Bed Is A Boat

    Famous Poem

    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.

    Read Complete Poem

    • Stories 0
    • Shares 54
    • Favorited 0
    • Votes 9
    • Rating 3.22
  4. Advertisement

    Advertisement

  5. 3. My Imaginary Friend

    I have lots of friends, but there is a special one,
    With whom I play the most – we have so much fun.
    He never argues, and I’ve never heard him whine;
    He always thinks that my suggestions are perfectly fine.

    Read Complete Poem

    • Stories 0
    • Shares 47
    • Favorited 1
    • Votes 11
    • Rating 4.09
  6. 4. Exclamation!

    • By Fiona Halliday
    • Published by Family Friend Poems November 2021 with permission of the Author.

    I have a strange addiction,
    It often sets off sparks!
    I really cannot seem to stop,
    Using exclamation marks!

    Read Complete Poem

    • Stories 0
    • Shares 75
    • Favorited 5
    • Votes 19
    • Rating 3.90
    • Poem of the Day
  7. 5. I Hate Peanut Butter

    • By Inna Grigorenko
    • Published by Family Friend Poems September 2021 with permission of the Author.

    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.

    Read Complete Poem

    • Stories 2
    • Shares 706
    • Favorited 4
    • Votes 92
    • Rating 4.20
    Featured Shared Story

    My 11-year-old son recited this poem at his classical school, The Classical Academy, this past month. He has peanut allergies, so it was fitting that he chose your poem to recite. He recited...

    Read complete story

  8. 6. Springy Sidewalk

    Famous Poem

    The people outside on the sidewalk
    can’t seem to remain on the ground.
    They’re jumping and hopping and springing,
    and generally bouncing around.

    Read Complete Poem

    • Stories 0
    • Shares 156
    • Favorited 0
    • Votes 26
    • Rating 3.92
  9. 7. Harvey The Hippo

    • By Alan Balter
    • Published by Family Friend Poems July 2021 with permission of the Author.

    Harvey is a huge hippopotamus
    Who bathes in a bay that is bottomless
    HIs mouth is as large
    As a riverboat barge

    Read Complete Poem

    • Stories 4
    • Shares 217
    • Favorited 6
    • Votes 44
    • Rating 4.23
    Featured Shared Story

    I enjoyed the quality presentation of the hippo story. The rhyme style was very skilled, and there was care for rhythm while telling a coherent and entertaining tale.

  10. 8. A Cow And A Rooster Went Dancing

    A cow and a rooster went dancing
    One night by the light of the moon.
    They'd arranged to meet in the barnyard
    With the crickets providing the tune.

    Read Complete Poem

    • Stories 2
    • Shares 222
    • Favorited 5
    • Votes 44
    • Rating 4.00
    Featured Shared Story

    Oh what fun, what a barnyard dance. Wonderful lively poetry, great literary imagery.
    I really enjoyed the read and just know children will absolutely love this fabulous poem.

  11. 9. Milly-Rose

    • By Margaret A. Savage
    • Published by Family Friend Poems July 2020 with permission of the Author.

    Milly-Rose has a long hairy nose
    that would consistently wiggle and twitch.
    The kids would giggle every time it wiggled
    and believed she was a silly old witch.

    Read Complete Poem

    • Stories 0
    • Shares 83
    • Favorited 6
    • Votes 40
    • Rating 4.00
  12. 10. I Hate Brussels Sprouts!

    I know that stink! I have no doubts
    That Mom has cooked up Brussels sprouts.
    Of all the things that I despise,
    The Brussels sprout would take first prize.

    Read Complete Poem

    • Stories 0
    • Shares 726
    • Favorited 8
    • Votes 99
    • Rating 4.43
  13. 11. The Sugar-Plum Tree

    Famous Poem

    Have you ever heard of the Sugar-Plum Tree?
    'Tis a marvel of great renown!
    It blooms on the shore of the Lollypop sea
    In the garden of Shut-Eye Town;

    Read Complete Poem

    • Stories 0
    • Shares 724
    • Favorited 0
    • Votes 130
    • Rating 4.25
  14. 12. My Brother Can Eat

    • By Ray S. Gordon Jr
    • Published by Family Friend Poems February 2020 with permission of the Author.

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

    Read Complete Poem

    • Stories 0
    • Shares 285
    • Favorited 7
    • Votes 65
    • Rating 4.11
  15. 13. Musings Of A Three-Year-Old

    • By Nida Mathew
    • Published by Family Friend Poems February 2020 with permission of the Author.

    How tiring it is
    To be three years old.
    Sit here, eat that,
    Be constantly told.

    Read Complete Poem

    • Stories 0
    • Shares 239
    • Favorited 10
    • Votes 53
    • Rating 4.32
  16. 14. Our Imperfect Dog

    We love our dog with all our hearts,
    But not so much her stinky farts.
    Her doggy breath is less than fresh,
    Yet we hug her nonetheless.

    Read Complete Poem

    • Stories 3
    • Shares 5046
    • Favorited 27
    • Votes 735
    • Rating 4.44
    • Poem of the Day
    Featured Shared Story

    Hi Marybeth. What a cute story...he sounds adorable. It reminded me of our previous dog, also a lab, who was our resident present opener. She loved nothing more than tearing off wrapping...

    Read complete story

  17. 15. Cow In My Soup

    • By Kevin T. Pearson
    • Published by Family Friend Poems September 2019 with permission of the Author.

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

    Read Complete Poem

    • Stories 0
    • Shares 524
    • Favorited 3
    • Votes 79
    • Rating 4.08
  18. 16. Night Noises

    • By Alan Balter
    • Published by Family Friend Poems September 2019 with permission of the Author.

    My parents' bedroom is far from mine, so I have to wonder
    What the noise is every night that sounds a lot like thunder.
    We don't live near the seashore, but almost every morn
    I'm wakened by a noise that sounds like a fog horn.

    Read Complete Poem

    • Stories 1
    • Shares 970
    • Favorited 12
    • Votes 133
    • Rating 4.00
    Featured Shared Story

    The writer has given a humorous touch to a common incident found in many a home. Mother's lighthearted comment, "I don't mind; it's really a godsend" makes the idea more effective.

  19. 17. Candy Tree Shops

    • By Beryl L Edmonds
    • Published by Family Friend Poems August 2019 with permission of the Author.

    If ice cream could be grown on the tree top,
    Tiny tummies would be liking it lots.
    Any fruit flavour
    For all to savour.

    Read Complete Poem

    • Stories 4
    • Shares 3088
    • Favorited 11
    • Votes 295
    • Rating 4.03
    • Poem of the Day
    Featured Shared Story

    Thank you for the congratulations on my winning the Summer Poetry Contest, Brother John. Winning was an unexpected surprise. To my mind, all of the entries were worthy winners. Yours I...

    Read complete story

  20. 18. Summer Camp Souvenirs

    • By Richard Thomas
    • Published by Family Friend Poems June 2019 with permission of the Author.

    When I got home from camp today,
    My parents almost died.
    They asked me how I got this way,
    And here's what I replied:

    Read Complete Poem

    • Stories 1
    • Shares 2353
    • Favorited 8
    • Votes 381
    • Rating 4.27
    • Poem of the Day
    Featured Shared Story

    It is really a beautiful poem which blends childhood imagination, narration, and joyful experiences.
    "It is some terrific summer camp,
    The coolest one around."

  21. 19. Sweet Treat Dream

    • By Gillian M. Ward
    • Published by Family Friend Poems May 2019 with permission of the Author.

    If my world were made of chocolate,
    I know what I would do.
    I'd make a chocolate mountain
    And share it all with you.

    Read Complete Poem

    • Stories 3
    • Shares 2279
    • Favorited 20
    • Votes 261
    • Rating 4.23
    Featured Shared Story

    This lovely poem is very enjoyable and resembles one I made about candy land.

  22. 20. Grandad Can't See His Feet

    • By Graham Craven
    • Published by Family Friend Poems April 2019 with permission of the Author.

    Granddad's got new glasses,
    But he still can't see his feet.
    No, his eyes are not the problem.
    It's the amount of food he eats.

    Read Complete Poem

    • Stories 1
    • Shares 1693
    • Favorited 9
    • Votes 272
    • Rating 4.28
    Featured Shared Story

    Grandma may be splittin hairs
    to call Grandpa rotund,
    but I believe she's got it right
    as he weighs in at a quarter ton!

    And just between you and me
    and the lamppost on the...

    Read complete story

1 - 20 of 51

Back to Top