Agee, Jon. Smart Feller, Fart Smeller: And Other Spoonerisms (793.734 AGE) If you enjoyed Runny Babbi by Shel Silverstein, you’ll want to try this collection of spoonerisms--phrases that flip-flop the beginning sounds of words.
Bagert, Brod. Giant Children. (811 BAG) With poems such as "Stinky Boys," "There's a Goblin in My Throat," and the instant classic "Booger Love," the poems in this book are sure to be a huge hit!
Cleary, Brian. Rainbow Soup. (811 CLE) A collection of humorous poetry including instructions and suggestions for writing poetry of your own.
Cleary, Brian P.. Rhyme and PUNishment (811 CLE) When Brian P. Cleary visits in February, we'll say, "No lion, these puns are humorous!
Clements, Andrew. Dogku (811 CLE) Mooch is the new pooch in the family, and his story is told entirely through haiku--Japanese poetry based on the syllable pattern 5, 7, 5.
Florian, Douglas. Summersaults (811 FLO) Everyone love summer, and this collection of poems about the joys of summer could send you running for your swimming suit even though the ground is still covered with snow.
Franco, Betsy. Curious Collection of Cats: Concrete Poems (811 FRA) These concrete poems highlight the strange behaviors of cats including drinking from the toilet, damaging furniture, and acting like acrobats. More by this poet: Falling Down the Page, Messing Around on the Monkey Bars, and Pond Circle.
Hopkins, Lee Bennett, sel. My America: A Poetry Atlas of the United States (811.008 MY) Take a poetry trip across the United States without leaving your chair! Poems for every region of our great country have been selected for your enjoyment.
Janeczko, Paul, sel. Dirty Laundry Pile.(811.008 DIR) Talk about a different point of view! These poems are told from the perspective of a scarecrow, washing machine, cow, and a whole lot of other non human characters. They are guaranteed to make you look at things in a different way and to spread a smile across your face.
Janeczko, Paul. A Kick in the Head (811 JAN) Tercet, senryu, elegy, roundel triolet--do these sound like they came from an alien language? Actually, they are all types of poetry. You'll find these and many more types of poetry in this book.
Janeczko, Paul, sel. A Poke in the I (811.008 POK) One look at this book will show that these are no ordinary poems. They are arranged all over the page so that the words take the shape of the subject of the poem. Fun to read and fun to see!
Janeczko, Paul B. and Patrick J. Lewis. Wing Nuts: Screwy Haiku. (811 JAN) Senryu follow the same syllable structure as haiku (5,7,5). The difference is that senryu tend to be more funny and are often about people, while haiku are usually about nature.
Katz, Susan. The President’s Stuck in the Bathtub. (811 KAT) Poetry presenting perplexing facts about the presidents.
Levine, Gail Carson. Forgive Me, I Meant to Do It: False Apology Poems. (811 LEV) Funny, false apologies modeled after William Carlos Williams’ poem “This Is Just to Say.” Soon you’ll find yourself wanting to apologize for something you’re not really sorry about just to get in on the fun.
Lewis, J. Patrick. The Underwear Salesman: And Other Jobs for Better or Verse (811 LEW) What do you want to be when you grow up? Chances are...whatever your choice, there’s a poem about it in this book.
Lewis, J. Patrick. Once Upon a Tomb: Gravely Humorous Verses. (811 LEW) Epitaphs are poetic lines about a person that has passed away. J. Patrick Lewis has assembled a collection of funny epitaphs about people from various careers including food critics, book editors, and even underwear salesmen.
Maddox, Marjorie. A Crossing of Zebras: Animal Packs in Poetry (811 MAD)) What would an army of ants or a band of coyotes sound like? These poems about animals in groups will put sounds in your ears, words on your tongue, and pictures in your mind.
Peters, Lisa Westberg. Volcano Wakes Up. (811 PET) Ever wonder what it’s like to be a volcano in Hawaii? These poems told through the viewpoints of the volcano, crickets, the sun, mountain, and more will give you many different ways to look at the situation.
Prelutsky, Jack. Good Sports: Rhymes about Running, Jumping, Throwing, and More. (811 PRE)
If you’re a sports fan
Here’s a treat
This book of poems
Just can’t be beat!
Prelutsky, Jack. If Not for the Cat. (811 PRE)
If not for this book
The meaning of haiku would
Elude all of us.
Prelutsky, Jack. Scranimals. (811 PRE) What do you get when you combine plants and animals into mysterious creatures? Well, if Jack Prelutsky is involved, you'll get hilarious poetry.
Prelutsky, Jack. Stardines Swim High Across the Sky. (811 PRE) Poems about imaginary creatures whose names give clues about their personalities. What inferences can you make about Bluffaloes, Stardines, Slobsters, and Plandas? Those are just a few of the crazy characters you’ll find inside.
Prelutsky, Jack. Swamps of Sleethe. (811 PRE) Planetary poetry from a whole new universe where you can’t stop laughing, you shouldn’t drink the water, or you might be turned into a robot. Lots of fun in these out of this world poems!
Raczka, Bob. Wet Cement. (811 RAC) Bob Raczka says he considers poems "word paintings." His book of concrete poems takes that idea a step further since concrete poems take the shape of the topic of the poem. You'll be impressed by the combination of words making pictures on the page and in your mind.
Salas, Laura Purdie. And Then There Were Eight: Poems about Space. (811 SAL) Learn about outer space as you enjoy the verses in this collection of poems.
Sidman, Joyce. Ubiquitous: Celebrating Nature’s Survivors: Poetry. (811 SID) These poems with a dash of science and a splash of art are a winning combination. A variety of poetic forms offer facts, and vivid descriptions of very special life forms that have managed to avoid extinction.
Silverstein, Shel. Every Thing on It. (811 SIL) Over 130 never before published poems by Shel Silverstein have been gathered into this humorous collection.
Singer, Marilyn. Echo Echo. (811 SIN) Mirror poetry on Greek mythology. Read the lines top to bottom for one perspective; then read bottom to top for a whole new view. Sequel to Mirror Mirror and Follow Follow.
Singer, Marilyn. Mirror Mirror: A Book of Reversible Verse. (811 SIN) These poems called reversos can be read down the page to give one meaning, but they have a whole new meaning when you start at the bottom and read up. Once again, it’s all in how you look at something.
Singer, Marilyn. A Strange Place to Call Home. (811 SIN) Through free verse, haiku, cinquains, and more poetic forms, readers will learn about the amazing adaptations of these unusual animals.
Venokur, Ross. Haiku! Gesundheit (811 VEN) Whoever thinks that haiku--a form of Japanese poetry made up of lines that are 5, 7, and 5 syllables in length--is boring, hasn't read this silly collection. If fact, reading these examples of haiku might inspire people to try writing a few of their own.
Wolf, Allan. Immersed in Verse (808.1 WOL) Advice, ideas, activities, and encouragement for writing poems in a variety of forms by looking at examples from famous poets.
Young, Judy. R Is for Rhyme. (811 YOU) Poetic tools, terms, and techniques are explained in a collection of A to Z poems.
Bagert, Brod. Giant Children. (811 BAG) With poems such as "Stinky Boys," "There's a Goblin in My Throat," and the instant classic "Booger Love," the poems in this book are sure to be a huge hit!
Cleary, Brian. Rainbow Soup. (811 CLE) A collection of humorous poetry including instructions and suggestions for writing poetry of your own.
Cleary, Brian P.. Rhyme and PUNishment (811 CLE) When Brian P. Cleary visits in February, we'll say, "No lion, these puns are humorous!
Clements, Andrew. Dogku (811 CLE) Mooch is the new pooch in the family, and his story is told entirely through haiku--Japanese poetry based on the syllable pattern 5, 7, 5.
Florian, Douglas. Summersaults (811 FLO) Everyone love summer, and this collection of poems about the joys of summer could send you running for your swimming suit even though the ground is still covered with snow.
Franco, Betsy. Curious Collection of Cats: Concrete Poems (811 FRA) These concrete poems highlight the strange behaviors of cats including drinking from the toilet, damaging furniture, and acting like acrobats. More by this poet: Falling Down the Page, Messing Around on the Monkey Bars, and Pond Circle.
Hopkins, Lee Bennett, sel. My America: A Poetry Atlas of the United States (811.008 MY) Take a poetry trip across the United States without leaving your chair! Poems for every region of our great country have been selected for your enjoyment.
Janeczko, Paul, sel. Dirty Laundry Pile.(811.008 DIR) Talk about a different point of view! These poems are told from the perspective of a scarecrow, washing machine, cow, and a whole lot of other non human characters. They are guaranteed to make you look at things in a different way and to spread a smile across your face.
Janeczko, Paul. A Kick in the Head (811 JAN) Tercet, senryu, elegy, roundel triolet--do these sound like they came from an alien language? Actually, they are all types of poetry. You'll find these and many more types of poetry in this book.
Janeczko, Paul, sel. A Poke in the I (811.008 POK) One look at this book will show that these are no ordinary poems. They are arranged all over the page so that the words take the shape of the subject of the poem. Fun to read and fun to see!
Janeczko, Paul B. and Patrick J. Lewis. Wing Nuts: Screwy Haiku. (811 JAN) Senryu follow the same syllable structure as haiku (5,7,5). The difference is that senryu tend to be more funny and are often about people, while haiku are usually about nature.
Katz, Susan. The President’s Stuck in the Bathtub. (811 KAT) Poetry presenting perplexing facts about the presidents.
Levine, Gail Carson. Forgive Me, I Meant to Do It: False Apology Poems. (811 LEV) Funny, false apologies modeled after William Carlos Williams’ poem “This Is Just to Say.” Soon you’ll find yourself wanting to apologize for something you’re not really sorry about just to get in on the fun.
Lewis, J. Patrick. The Underwear Salesman: And Other Jobs for Better or Verse (811 LEW) What do you want to be when you grow up? Chances are...whatever your choice, there’s a poem about it in this book.
Lewis, J. Patrick. Once Upon a Tomb: Gravely Humorous Verses. (811 LEW) Epitaphs are poetic lines about a person that has passed away. J. Patrick Lewis has assembled a collection of funny epitaphs about people from various careers including food critics, book editors, and even underwear salesmen.
Maddox, Marjorie. A Crossing of Zebras: Animal Packs in Poetry (811 MAD)) What would an army of ants or a band of coyotes sound like? These poems about animals in groups will put sounds in your ears, words on your tongue, and pictures in your mind.
Peters, Lisa Westberg. Volcano Wakes Up. (811 PET) Ever wonder what it’s like to be a volcano in Hawaii? These poems told through the viewpoints of the volcano, crickets, the sun, mountain, and more will give you many different ways to look at the situation.
Prelutsky, Jack. Good Sports: Rhymes about Running, Jumping, Throwing, and More. (811 PRE)
If you’re a sports fan
Here’s a treat
This book of poems
Just can’t be beat!
Prelutsky, Jack. If Not for the Cat. (811 PRE)
If not for this book
The meaning of haiku would
Elude all of us.
Prelutsky, Jack. Scranimals. (811 PRE) What do you get when you combine plants and animals into mysterious creatures? Well, if Jack Prelutsky is involved, you'll get hilarious poetry.
Prelutsky, Jack. Stardines Swim High Across the Sky. (811 PRE) Poems about imaginary creatures whose names give clues about their personalities. What inferences can you make about Bluffaloes, Stardines, Slobsters, and Plandas? Those are just a few of the crazy characters you’ll find inside.
Prelutsky, Jack. Swamps of Sleethe. (811 PRE) Planetary poetry from a whole new universe where you can’t stop laughing, you shouldn’t drink the water, or you might be turned into a robot. Lots of fun in these out of this world poems!
Raczka, Bob. Wet Cement. (811 RAC) Bob Raczka says he considers poems "word paintings." His book of concrete poems takes that idea a step further since concrete poems take the shape of the topic of the poem. You'll be impressed by the combination of words making pictures on the page and in your mind.
Salas, Laura Purdie. And Then There Were Eight: Poems about Space. (811 SAL) Learn about outer space as you enjoy the verses in this collection of poems.
Sidman, Joyce. Ubiquitous: Celebrating Nature’s Survivors: Poetry. (811 SID) These poems with a dash of science and a splash of art are a winning combination. A variety of poetic forms offer facts, and vivid descriptions of very special life forms that have managed to avoid extinction.
Silverstein, Shel. Every Thing on It. (811 SIL) Over 130 never before published poems by Shel Silverstein have been gathered into this humorous collection.
Singer, Marilyn. Echo Echo. (811 SIN) Mirror poetry on Greek mythology. Read the lines top to bottom for one perspective; then read bottom to top for a whole new view. Sequel to Mirror Mirror and Follow Follow.
Singer, Marilyn. Mirror Mirror: A Book of Reversible Verse. (811 SIN) These poems called reversos can be read down the page to give one meaning, but they have a whole new meaning when you start at the bottom and read up. Once again, it’s all in how you look at something.
Singer, Marilyn. A Strange Place to Call Home. (811 SIN) Through free verse, haiku, cinquains, and more poetic forms, readers will learn about the amazing adaptations of these unusual animals.
Venokur, Ross. Haiku! Gesundheit (811 VEN) Whoever thinks that haiku--a form of Japanese poetry made up of lines that are 5, 7, and 5 syllables in length--is boring, hasn't read this silly collection. If fact, reading these examples of haiku might inspire people to try writing a few of their own.
Wolf, Allan. Immersed in Verse (808.1 WOL) Advice, ideas, activities, and encouragement for writing poems in a variety of forms by looking at examples from famous poets.
Young, Judy. R Is for Rhyme. (811 YOU) Poetic tools, terms, and techniques are explained in a collection of A to Z poems.