Children's Poems

Get inspired with our selection of classic and contemporary stories, poetry collections and non-fiction books for children ages 9-12. Find ideas for indoor activities for kids that will keep them occupied on the rainiest of days here. 

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  1. Book cover for The What the Ladybird Heard Next Play

    The What the Ladybird Heard Next Play

    Julia Donaldson

    Lydia Monks

  2. Book cover for Busy Vet

    Busy Vet

    Louise Forshaw

  3. Book cover for The Gruffalo and Other Stories

    The Gruffalo and Other Stories

    Julia Donaldson

    Axel Scheffler

  4. Book cover for With My Daddy

    With My Daddy

    James Brown

    Cally Johnson-Isaacs

  5. Book cover for Poems from the Second World War

    Poems from the Second World War

    Gaby Morgan

  6. Book cover for The Detective Dog

    The Detective Dog

    Julia Donaldson

    Sara Ogilvie

  7. Book cover for Reaching the Stars: Poems about Extraordinary Women and Girls

    Reaching the Stars: Poems about Extraordinary Women and Girls

    Liz Brownlee

    Jan Dean

    Michaela Morgan

  8. Book cover for Lost Magic: The Very Best of Brian Moses

    Lost Magic: The Very Best of Brian Moses

    Brian Moses

  9. Book cover for With My Mummy

    With My Mummy

    James Brown

    Cally Johnson-Isaacs

  10. Book cover for There Was An Old Dragon Who Swallowed A Knight

    There Was An Old Dragon Who Swallowed A Knight

    Penny Parker Klostermann

    Ben Mantle

  11. Book cover for The Christmas Bear

    The Christmas Bear

    Ian Whybrow

    Axel Scheffler

  12. Book cover for A Poem for Every Night of the Year

    A Poem for Every Night of the Year

    Allie Esiri

    Papio Press

  13. Book cover for 100 Brilliant Poems For Children

    100 Brilliant Poems For Children

    Paul Cookson

  14. Book cover for The What the Ladybird Heard Play

    The What the Ladybird Heard Play

    Julia Donaldson

    Lydia Monks

  15. Book cover for Never Use a Knife and Fork

    Never Use a Knife and Fork

    Neil Goddard

    Nick Sharratt

  16. Book cover for The Tickle Book

    The Tickle Book

    Ian Whybrow

    Axel Scheffler

  17. Book cover for Who's on the Farm? A What the Ladybird Heard Book

    Who's on the Farm? A What the Ladybird Heard Book

    Julia Donaldson

    Lydia Monks

  18. Book cover for The Gruffalo and Other Stories 8 CD Box Set

    The Gruffalo and Other Stories 8 CD Box Set

  19. Book cover for Busy Baking

    Busy Baking

    Louise Forshaw

  20. Book cover for There's an Owl in My Towel

    There's an Owl in My Towel

    Julia Donaldson

    Rebecca Cobb

  21. Book cover for The Dragon and the Nibblesome Knight

    The Dragon and the Nibblesome Knight

    Elli Woollard

    Benji Davies

  22. Book cover for The Gruffalo

    The Gruffalo

    Julia Donaldson

    Axel Scheffler

  23. Book cover for The Gruffalo's Child

    The Gruffalo's Child

    Julia Donaldson

    Axel Scheffler

  24. Book cover for Room on the Broom

    Room on the Broom

    Julia Donaldson

    Axel Scheffler

  25. Book cover for A Squash and a Squeeze

    A Squash and a Squeeze

    Julia Donaldson

    Axel Scheffler

  26. Book cover for Charlie Cook's Favourite Book

    Charlie Cook's Favourite Book

    Julia Donaldson

    Axel Scheffler

  27. Book cover for Monkey Puzzle

    Monkey Puzzle

    Julia Donaldson

    Axel Scheffler

  28. Book cover for The Snail and the Whale

    The Snail and the Whale

    Julia Donaldson

    Axel Scheffler

  29. Book cover for The Smartest Giant in Town

    The Smartest Giant in Town

    Julia Donaldson

    Axel Scheffler

  30. Book cover for 1066 and Before That - History Poems

    1066 and Before That - History Poems

    Brian Moses

    Roger Stevens

  31. Book cover for It's a Little Baby

    It's a Little Baby

    Julia Donaldson

    Rebecca Cobb

  32. Book cover for Space Poems

    Space Poems

    Gaby Morgan

  33. Book cover for The Gruffalo Song and Other Songs Book and CD Pack

    The Gruffalo Song and Other Songs Book and CD Pack

    Julia Donaldson

    Axel Scheffler

  34. Book cover for Spooky Poems

    Spooky Poems

    James Carter

    Brian Moses

  35. Book cover for The Works 3

    The Works 3

    Paul Cookson

  36. Book cover for The Works 4

    The Works 4

    Gaby Morgan

    Pie Corbett

  37. Book cover for Crazy Mayonnaisy Mum

    Crazy Mayonnaisy Mum

    Julia Donaldson

    Nick Sharratt

  38. Book cover for Wriggle and Roar!

    Wriggle and Roar!

    Julia Donaldson

    Nick Sharratt

  39. Book cover for Shuffle and Squelch

    Shuffle and Squelch

    Julia Donaldson

  40. Book cover for Read Me 2: A Poem For Every Day of the Year

    Read Me 2: A Poem For Every Day of the Year

    Gaby Morgan