I really enjoyed this poetry book because the rhyming flowed well and just read naturally. Also, the images do a fantastic job of enhancing the poetry and making the words come to life.

I would use this in my future classroom because the poems are lively, whimsical, and fun for children to follow along with.

“It's best to yell, and blessed to smell“

These poems had great rhythm, were easy to follow, easily relatable, and touching. It was heartwarming, and I would also use this book at a time where maybe a family unit is being taught.

I would use this in my classroom because it is a collection of heartwarming poems about the importance of family and family tradition.

“He was missing a finger, just like you, Peter added“

This poetry book was definitely not my favorite but it did have positive tones throughout, the images extended the text, and the poems flowed well.

I may not use this in a classroom because it is not particularly engaging for children. It shows them shapes within nature which may interest some students, but most likely not the majority.

I did not have a particularly favorite quote as this poem book was more informative than laid back and fun.

This was a really fun example of poetry because the rhyming had great rhythm and flowed easily. Also, the images really extended the fantasy elements of these poems.

I would use this in my classroom because the images are bright and engaging, and children would really like the whimsical creatures and imagination the poems draw out.

“Because in a song, Words last so long“

This was a heartwarming example of poetry because the text moved easily, rhymed, and great emotion. The images helped enhance the emotion in the poems, and the poems were easy to follow.

I would use this in the classroom if I was teaching a family unit because the poems are short and heartwarming.

“I'm so happy to be having breakfast with my daddy-all by myself, just me!“

This is a great example of relaxing poems that children can listen to, unwind, and enjoy. They are quick so children do not have to engage for too long, but with the fluid rhyming, they will definitely engage.

I would use this in my classroom for younger children perhaps around naptime or a time where they could use some calming down. The poems are quick and relaxing.

“And everyone lived
Oddly
Ever
After“

This was another extremely fun example of poetry. It had rhymes that flowed naturally and were easy to follow, and it had images that enhanced the silliness of the poems. Children will definitely engage with these poems.

I would use this in a future classroom because the short, concise, and silly poems will get the children really interested in learning about poetry.

“My fish is gone, I flush my fish“

This was a great example of poetry that will definitely keep children engage. They will really love the silly nature of the book and the images enhance every line in the poems.

I would use this in my classroom because the poems are easy to follow, short, and will hold children's attention with humor.

“Today is a day to crow about, it's a crowable sort of day“

This was a fun and comedic poetry book that was easy to follow and had entertaining images that enhanced the meaning of the words. The rhymes really added to the tone of the poems and kept them silly which children would love.

I would use this in my classroom because the silly nature of the book would keep kids engaged for sure.

“It‘s raining pigs and noodles, it‘s pouring frogs and hats.”

This was one of my favorite award winners because of its beautiful illustrations. It won a Caldecott award and definitely deserved it. The images brought the text and the meaning of the story to life with the realisticness and emotion.

I would use this book in my future classroom because it's a great message with wonderful imagery.

“Harry stopped! It's not every day that you see a bear cub at a train station“

This book won a Caldecott Medal for its whimsical and wonderful illustrations that enhance the text and the story behind it.

I would use this in my classroom because children would really enjoy the humor in the story.

“This hat is not mine. I stole it. From a big fish“

This book won a Caldecott award for its stunning illustrations that amplify a great message. The images are fun to look at and have wonderful colors on every page.

I would use this in a future classroom because it teaches children a great message about how not everything is always what it seems, and we should appreciate everything that we do have instead of focusing on what we don't.

“I don‘t want to be a bird! I‘d rather mop floors!”

This book won a Caldecott Honor award for its interesting artwork that accompanies a cute theme and simple text. It is a great read for a younger audience.

I would use this in a future classroom if the children were interested in pets. It is a very simple book with cute illustrations.

“The cat walked through the world, with its whiskers, ears, and paws“

This book won a Caldecott Award for its stunning illustrations that bring the text to life. The images are truly magical and extend on the whimsical tale that is easy to follow.

I would use this book in my future classroom because it is a great holiday tale that inspires holiday magic in children.

“There's no greater gift than friendship.“

This book won a Caldecott Honor award for the fun illustrations that really bring the humor and the text to life. Children would love this book for its funny text and images that pair with it.

I would use this in my future classroom because children would love the humor and not-so-scary theme.

“Jasper couldn't get enough carrots... until they started following him“

This book won the Caldecott Honor award for its unique illustrations that expand on the text that brings light in a tough situation. It shows children that you don't have to have anything that everyone else has to be happy and appreciate what's around you.

I would use this book in my future classroom because it teaches children how to see the beauty in even the toughest situations.

“She smiled and pointed to the sky. 'Sometimes when you're surrounded by dirt, CJ, you're a better witness for what's beautiful.“

This book won a Caldecott Medal award for its amazing illustrations that you can actually feel strong emotions from without any text. The unique style would be good to show children there are many different types of arts and aesthetics.

I would use this book in my future classroom because children would really engage with the heartwarming story with a cute animal.