If your library uses the Collaborative Summer Library Program's theme and slogan, no doubt you're embroiled in all things oceanic at the moment. Poetry for children is one of my favorite genres to read and I love incorporating poetry into my storytimes and other events. Without further ado, here's a list of poetry books you might find useful for your summer events. Links are to my reviews.
A First Book of the Sea by Nicola Davies
Sea Star Wishes by Eric Ode
A Spectacular Selection of Sea Critters by Betsy Franco
Water Sings Blue by Kate Coombs
In the Swim by Douglas Florian
You will also likely find ocean poems in the following collections although they aren't specifically about the ocean.
The Beauty of the Beast selected by Jack Prelutsky
If Not for the Cat by Jack Prelutsky (jellyfish, otter)
National Geographic Book of Animal Poetry edited by J. Patrick Lewis
National Geographic Book of Nature Poetry edited by J. Patrick Lewis
I love, love, love WATER SINGS BLUE. Another personal fave is OCEAN SOUP: TIDE POOL POEMS by Stephen Swinburne
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