Children's Books discussion

Mother Goose Goes to India - my review speaks to the value of nursery rhymes, which are often children's first poems.

Poetree a gorgeous recently read book I want to talk up.

Caribbean Dream is an example of a single poem, short enough to hold the attention of rugrats, that supports an entire picture-book.

The Death of the Hat: A Brief History of Poetry in 50 Objects which I thought was going to be more meta but turned out to be another (poorly) themed collection.

Beneath a Blue Umbrella and others by Jack Prelutsky for fans of popular verse.

Reading Poetry in the Middle Grades: 20 Poems and Activities That Meet the Common Core Standards and Cultivate a Passion for Poetry

(leftover from the Caribbean discussion) Songs in the Shade of the Cashew and Coconut Trees: Lullabies and Nursery Rhymes from West Africa and the Caribbean and Down by the River: Afro-Caribbean Rhymes, Games, and Songs for Children. And Tu Meke Tui! maybe; we can discuss whether it 'counts.'

A Jar of Tiny Stars: Poems by NCTE Award-Winning Poets