Poetry anthologies
Here is our hand-picked selection of the very best inclusive poetry collections for children.
Poetry has a remarkable way of putting words to feelings that children struggle to express, and these gorgeous anthologies do exactly that, while ensuring every child sees themselves reflected in the pages of verse.
Featuring the work of celebrated poets, such as Joseph Coehlo, John Agard, Benjamin Zephaniah and Valerie Bloom, this diverse list spans illustrated board books for the very youngest all the way through to beautiful anthologies that will resonate with older children.
From catchy first rhymes to read aloud with babies and toddlers, to longer collections exploring nature and rights to share with older children, there is something here for every reader from age 1 year upwards.
Perfect for National Poetry Day or any day, these books are a wonderful place to start exploring the power of poems.