Poetry offers children something stories alone don't — vivid imagery and inventive language that spark imagination and encourage them to think beyond the everyday. Poems about big feelings like hope, friendship, and courage can also give kids a gentle way in to talking about their own emotions, while reading together often becomes a cherished, repeatable ritual families carry with them for years.

For more information on the benefits of reading poetry with your child check out this article: Read Poetry: 5 Benefits of Reading Poetry With Your Child.

The Poetry collection below spans nursery rhymes for babies through to verse novels for teenagers.