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Favourite Children's Poetry Books
Green Eggs and Ham (Dr.Seuss Classic Collection)Green Eggs and Ham (Dr.Seuss Classic Collection) by Dr. Seuss
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A great way to get little ones started on poetry
Polar Bear, Polar Bear, What Do You Hear? (Picture Puffin)Polar Bear, Polar Bear, What Do You Hear? (Picture Puffin) by Eric Carle
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Lovely rhymes to encourage first talkers and readers
Each Peach Pear Plum (Viking Kestrel Picture Books)Each Peach Pear Plum (Viking Kestrel Picture Books) by Janet Ahlberg
Buy new: £3.96 / Used from: £1.36
One of my all-time favourites, I remember this when I was a child. This board book edition is great as it's wipe-clean, and the rhymes and illustrations are lovely
Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats (Faber Children's Classics)Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats (Faber Children's Classics) by T.S. Eliot
Buy new: £3.06 / Used from: £0.01
No matter what age you are, you'll love these -- the inspiration behind the Lloyd Webber musical and one of T S Eliot's more upbeat projects
A Children's Treasury of Milligan: Classic Stories and PoemsA Children's Treasury of Milligan: Classic Stories and Poems by Spike Milligan
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Who couldn't class Julius Ceaser, the Roman Geezer, amongst their favourite poems?
Rumble in the JungleRumble in the Jungle by Giles Andreae
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Fantastic rhythms that children will love to move to -- performance poetry for the very young!
There's a Wocket in My Pocket (Beginner Books)There's a Wocket in My Pocket (Beginner Books) by Dr. Seuss
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Sweet
Centrally Heated Knickers (Puffin Poetry)Centrally Heated Knickers (Puffin Poetry) by Michael Rosen
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Can't go wrong with Michael Rosen
The Complete Nonsense of Edward Lear (Faber Children's Classics)The Complete Nonsense of Edward Lear (Faber Children's Classics) by Edward Lear
Buy new: £4.17 / Used from: £0.31
Classic children's poetry
Don't Put Mustard in the Custard (Picture Books)Don't Put Mustard in the Custard (Picture Books) by Michael Rosen
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Probably my favourite Michael Rosen book -- simple but funny
The Spot on My Bum: Horrible Poems for Horrible ChildrenThe Spot on My Bum: Horrible Poems for Horrible Children by Gez Walsh
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Rude humour that little boys will just love!
You Tell MeYou Tell Me by Roger McGough
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Roger McGough has been a favourite since I was a teenager -- fun, down to earth, and a great way to get older children interested
Don't Put Your Finger in the Jelly Nelly (Novelty Miniature)Don't Put Your Finger in the Jelly Nelly (Novelty Miniature) by Nick Sharratt
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Hilarious if you're about 3 years old!
Friendly Matches (Viking children's poetry)Friendly Matches (Viking children's poetry) by Allan Ahlberg
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Boys will love this, and it's a great way to get them reading poetry
Please Mrs. Butler: Verses (Puffin Books)Please Mrs. Butler: Verses (Puffin Books) by Allan Ahlberg
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Hilarious playground rhymes that adults will love too