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10 Best Poetry for Early Learning Books
Now, let’s dive right into the list of 10 Best Poetry for Early Learning Books, where we’ll provide a quick outline for each book.
1. If Animals Kissed Good Night by Ann Whitford Paul Review Summary
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If Animals Kissed Good Night
Don’t miss the other books in this adorable series: If Animals Said I Love You , If Animals Celebrated Christmas , If Animals Went to School, and If Animals Gave Thanks! What if animals did what YOU do? This bestselling story imagines how animals would kiss their loved ones good night! If animals kissed good night like we do…how would they do it? Giraffe and his calf would stretch their necks high, Wolf and his pup would kiss and then HOWL, and Sloth and her baby would move sooooo sloooowwwww. And across the animal kingdom, every creature would share love in a unique way.
2. The Hiccupotamus by Aaron Zenz Review Summary
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The Hiccupotamus
“There was a hippopotamus who hiccupped quite-a-lotamus. And every time he got’emus… he’d fall upon his bottomus!” Calamity ensues when an elephant, a centipede, and a rhinoceros try finding a cure for Hippo’s colossal case of hiccups. Author-illustrator Aaron Zenz’s creativity shines through in his colored-pencil artwork in this off-the-wall read-aloud. HIC! HIC! HIC!
3. Goodnight, Goodnight Construction Site (Board Book for Toddlers, Children's Board Book) by Sherri Duskey Rinker Review Summary
Goodnight, Goodnight Construction Site (Board Book for Toddlers, Children's Board Book)
Handpicked by Amazon kids ‘ books editor, Seira Wilson, for Prime Book Box – a children’s subscription that inspires a love of reading. The #1 New York Times bestselling children’s book now available in board book An unabridged board book for kids version of the bestselling, best-beloved hardcover, perfect for small hands. Even the roughest, toughest readers will want to turn off their engines, rest their wheels, and drift to sleep with this sweet and soothing story. Vibrant illustrations and gentle rhyming text make this construction book for kids a surefire bedtime favorite for truck- crazy kids everywhere. Can’t get enough of these tough trucks? The long-awaited sequel to this bestselling book series, Mighty, Mighty, Construction Site, is now available for preorder.
4. The Wonderful Things You Will Be by Emily Winfield Martin Review Summary
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The Wonderful Things You Will Be
The New York Times bestseller that celebrates the dreams, acceptance, and love that parents have for their children . . . now and forever. This is the perfect gift for baby showers, birthdays, graduations, and other new beginnings! From brave and bold to creative and clever, Emily Winfield Martin’s rhythmic rhyme expresses all the loving things that parents think of when they look at their children. With beautiful, and sometimes humorous, illustrations, and a clever gatefold with kids in costumes, this is a book grown-ups will love reading over and over to kids-both young and old. The Wonderful Things You Will Be has a loving and truthful message that will endure for lifetimes and makes a great gift for any occasion.
5. Melissa & Doug Poke-a-Dot – Old MacDonald’s Farm by N/A Review Summary
6. Green Eggs and Ham by Dr.Seuss Review Summary
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Green Eggs and Ham
This Dr. Seuss classic will have readers of all ages craving Green Eggs and Ham –no matter where they are! The special 60th Anniversary Edition with an easy peel-off sticker makes it a perfect gift for Seuss fans! I do not like green eggs and ham. I do not like them, Sam-I-am. With unmistakable characters and signature rhymes, Dr. Seuss’s beloved favorite has cemented its place as a children’s classic. Kids will love the terrific tongue-twisters as the list of places to enjoy green eggs and ham gets longer and longer…and they might even learn a thing or two about trying new things! And don’t miss the Netflix series adaptation – featuring the voice talents of Michael Douglas, Diane Keaton, Daveed Diggs, and more! Originally created by Dr. Seuss himself, Beginner Books are fun, funny, and easy to read. These unjacketed hardcover early readers encourage children to read all on their own, using simple words and illustrations. Smaller than the classic large format Seuss picture books like The Lorax and Oh, The Places You ‘ll Go!, these portable packages are perfect for practicing readers ages 3-7, and lucky parents too! “Pretty much all the stuff you need to know is in Dr. Seuss.” –President Barack Obama
7. Construction Site Mission: Demolition! by Sherri Duskey Rinker Review Summary
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Construction Site Mission: Demolition!
The newest adventure in the #1 New York Times bestselling Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site series! In Construction Site Mission: Demolition! , the construction team we all know and love has an exciting job to do–smashing, crushing, sorting, hauling. Ultimately, this picture book is about working together, breaking things down, and cleaning it all up at the end of the day. • Filled with playful rhyming text and vibrant illustrations to inspire cleanup • Features the same beloved trucks and construction site from the original book Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site • Teaches teamwork, perseverance, and how to overcome obstacles–and have fun! Demolition is tough work, but these powerful vehicles are up to the task –and once the job is done, there will be a freshly cleared and tidy construction site ready for building something new. This satisfying story is from the bestselling team behind Construction Site on Christmas Night and Three Cheers for Kid McGear. • More than 3.5 million copies sold in the series • Perfect for kids who love construction and all the machines that come with it • Resonates year-round as a go-to gift for holidays and birthdays for children ages 3 to 5 • Add it to the shelf with books like Where Do Diggers Sleep at Night? by Brianna Caplan Sayres, Digger, Dozer, Dumper by Hope Vestergaard, and The Goodnight Train by June Sobel.
8. Night Night Farm by Roger Priddy Review Summary
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Night Night Farm
Shaped, die-cut, picture-changing pages add a subtly interactive element to this peaceful, rhyming bedtime book ―say “Night, night” and turn the page to watch the animals transform from being awake to asleep. It’s nighttime down on the farm. The animals are in the barn and it’s time to say a soft and cozy, “Night, night.” Say goodnight to the horse, the dog, and all their farm friends, as you turn the shaped pages and watch as the animals go to sleep, one by one. The gentle rhymes and sleepy tone make Night Night Farm perfect for settling your little one into bed and ending with your own, quiet, “Night, night.” With irresistibly sweet illustrations and a magical sky of glow-in-the-dark stars, Night Night Farm is the perfect way to end the day.
9. Where Do Diggers Sleep at Night? (Where Do…Series) by Brianna Caplan Sayres Review Summary
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Where Do Diggers Sleep at Night? (Where Do...Series)
Truck-obsessed toddlers will want to make the diggers, tractors, fire engines, and more featured in this fun-filled construction tale part of their nightly bedtime routines! Discover what bedtime looks like for the snowplows, dump trucks, giant cranes, and more that dot the pages of this irresistible construction story. Just like you and me, the vehicles in this story get tuckered out after a long day of hard work and need to quiet down and settle in for sweet dreams. Young readers will surely identify as these trucks ask for one more story while their parents sing them a goodnight song and send them off to bed. With a sweet rhyme scheme and an illustration style that’s perfect for nighttime rituals, Where Do Diggers Sleep at Night? and its things-that-go companions– Where Do Steam Trains Sleep At Night? , Where Do Jet Planes Sleep At Night? , Where Do Speedboats Sleep at Night? , and Where Do Diggers Celebrate Christmas? –will leave vehicle-loving kids snuggled up and satisfied.
10. Mr. Willowby's Christmas Tree by Robert Barry Review Summary
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Mr. Willowby's Christmas Tree
Give the gift of holiday spirit with this classic picture book that celebrates how one Christmas tree brings joy to a whole forest of critters! Christmas is here and Mr. Willowby’s tree has arrived. There’s just one big problem: The tree is too tall for his parlor! He cuts off the top so it will fit, and soon the top of that tree is passed along again and again to bring holiday cheer to all the animals in the forest. Kids will love watching the tree move from home to home, and families will appreciate the subtle message of conservation and recycling, as the tree top spreads joy to all. This heartwarming story is the perfect way to start the yuletide season, and a warm addition to any family’s festive holiday traditions.