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# National Geographic Book of Animal Poetry: 200 Poems with Photographs That Squeak, Soar, and Roar! (NGK Poetry)

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Named one of the Best Children's Books of 2012 by Kirkus Reviews ! Named one of the top Children's Books of 2012 by the New York Public Library! "Add a little natural wonder to your poetry shelves. Because if we’re talking about the best possible compliment to your eyes and ears alike, few have as many perks and grand moments as this." — School Library Journal starred review "Out of a windless August night/A luna moth in ghostly light Beat softly on my window screen/Tick-tick-ticking-all silver green. She whispered secrets in my ear--/I am but a stranger here. The stars are scrawled across the sky/By ghostwriters, the Moon and I. You will not see me here tonight--/I have a thousand stars to write." What could be better than cuddling up with your child and this book on your lap and allowing your imaginations to soar with the words and images? Lovingly selected by U.S. Children's Poet Laureate J. Patrick Lewis and paired with vibrant animal photography, this collection of poems is an exuberant celebration of the animal kingdom and a beautiful introduction to this genre of literature. Designed for family sharing but targeted to ages 4-8, this dynamic, fresh, yet still classic collection of animal poems is a must-have for the family bookshelf. Featured poets include J. Patrick Lewis, Dorothy Aldis, Emily Dickinson, Benjamin Franklin, Robert Frost, Rudyard Kipling, Jack Prelutsky, Elizabeth Madox Roberts, Robert Louis Stevenson, Alfred, Lord Tennyson, and many more. Divided into chapters that group the poems by theme for extra resonance, the collection is a mix of old and new, classics, and never-before-published. A foreword from Lewis, sets the scene for helping children appreciate this gift of language and this visual feast for the eyes. Chapters include: Welcome to the World (birth of animal young) Big Ones (large animals--elephants, hippos, rhinos, bears) Little Ones (small animals--worms, insects) Winged Ones (birds and other flying creatures) Water Ones (aquatic animals--fish, dolphins, crabs) Strange Ones (curious creatures--armadillos, centipedes) Noisy Ones (loud animals--lions, hyenas) Quiet Ones (silent or still animals--hens, rabbits, snakes) Last Thought (a reflection on the world we share with animals) Releases simultaneously in Reinforced Library Binding: 978-1-4263-1054-6 , $28.90/$33.00 Can National Geographic supports K-12 educators with ELA Common Core Resources. Visit www.natgeoed.org/commoncore for more information.

Review: This is one of the most beautiful books of poetry I've ever seen - I am a self-proclaimed poetry snob, and thus find most books of poetry intended for young children to be less than ideal. This book-- National Geographic Book of Animal Poetry-- is the exact opposite of what I've found in most children's poetry books. This book is stunning, with a beautifual selection of poetry AND photographs that make the reader cry, smile, laugh, and sigh. Incredible. The book is organized into nine chapters of poetry and photography, and then also has an epilogue section with reference materials included. ALL chapters include a wide variety of poetry, including classic lyric poetry, haiku, free verse, and concrete poems. Every page has somewhere between one and three poems, as well as gorgeous National Geographic photos. Chapter 1-- "Welcome to the World"-- five poems about the beginnings of life Chapter 2-- " the big ones"-- twenty-nine poems about big animals-- elephants, moose, horses, cows, gorillas, etc. Chapter 3-- "the little ones"-- thirty-two poems about small animals-- insects, arachnids, small mammals, etc. Chapter 4-- "the winged ones"-- twenty-eight poems about winged animals-- eagles, bats, hummingbirds, etc. Chapter 5-- "the water ones"-- twenty-five poems about animals in water-- sharks, oysters, alligators, etc. Chapter 6-- "the strange ones"-- twenty-eight poems about odd animals-- anteaters, porcupines, eels, etc. Chapter 7-- "the noisy ones"-- twenty-four poems about animals that make a lot of noise-- pigs, frogs, big cats, etc. Chapter 8-- "the quiet ones"-- twenty-three poems about quiet animals-- moths, panther, snakes, etc. Chapter 9-- "Final Thought"-- four poems about taking care of animals and the earth That's 200 poems, with almost the same number of photos, that capture the beauty, the quirkiness, the power, the vulnerability, and the incredible diversity of animals that surround us on our amazing planet. This is a book of which I will be ordering additional copies to give as gifts to my many nieces and nephews. It is a treasure!
Review: So rad! - This is such a sweet book. I love it. The photographs in here range from sweet to crazy and I could spend hours just staring. There are about 175 pages so you get plenty to view. I have this book and their nature book and I like this one slightly more only because I love animals so much. They’re both great books. It makes a good coffee table book. I got ours for my young kids to look through. These are appropriate for any aged person, young or old. The poems cover numerous topics and range from just a few words to not quite a page. The poems are mostly written by poets and famous authors although it is a big mixture. For the price, it is totally worth it. This would definitely make a fantastic gift for animal and nature lovers alike.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | #59,112 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #20 in Children's Humorous Poetry #270 in Poetry for Early Learning #4,427 in Children's Animals Books |
| Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 433 Reviews |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ This is one of the most beautiful books of poetry I've ever seen
*by W***S on February 2, 2014*

I am a self-proclaimed poetry snob, and thus find most books of poetry intended for young children to be less than ideal. This book-- National Geographic Book of Animal Poetry-- is the exact opposite of what I've found in most children's poetry books. This book is stunning, with a beautifual selection of poetry AND photographs that make the reader cry, smile, laugh, and sigh. Incredible. The book is organized into nine chapters of poetry and photography, and then also has an epilogue section with reference materials included. ALL chapters include a wide variety of poetry, including classic lyric poetry, haiku, free verse, and concrete poems. Every page has somewhere between one and three poems, as well as gorgeous National Geographic photos. Chapter 1-- "Welcome to the World"-- five poems about the beginnings of life Chapter 2-- " the big ones"-- twenty-nine poems about big animals-- elephants, moose, horses, cows, gorillas, etc. Chapter 3-- "the little ones"-- thirty-two poems about small animals-- insects, arachnids, small mammals, etc. Chapter 4-- "the winged ones"-- twenty-eight poems about winged animals-- eagles, bats, hummingbirds, etc. Chapter 5-- "the water ones"-- twenty-five poems about animals in water-- sharks, oysters, alligators, etc. Chapter 6-- "the strange ones"-- twenty-eight poems about odd animals-- anteaters, porcupines, eels, etc. Chapter 7-- "the noisy ones"-- twenty-four poems about animals that make a lot of noise-- pigs, frogs, big cats, etc. Chapter 8-- "the quiet ones"-- twenty-three poems about quiet animals-- moths, panther, snakes, etc. Chapter 9-- "Final Thought"-- four poems about taking care of animals and the earth That's 200 poems, with almost the same number of photos, that capture the beauty, the quirkiness, the power, the vulnerability, and the incredible diversity of animals that surround us on our amazing planet. This is a book of which I will be ordering additional copies to give as gifts to my many nieces and nephews. It is a treasure!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ So rad!
*by M***N on June 21, 2018*

This is such a sweet book. I love it. The photographs in here range from sweet to crazy and I could spend hours just staring. There are about 175 pages so you get plenty to view. I have this book and their nature book and I like this one slightly more only because I love animals so much. They’re both great books. It makes a good coffee table book. I got ours for my young kids to look through. These are appropriate for any aged person, young or old. The poems cover numerous topics and range from just a few words to not quite a page. The poems are mostly written by poets and famous authors although it is a big mixture. For the price, it is totally worth it. This would definitely make a fantastic gift for animal and nature lovers alike.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Beautiful book with fun poems!
*by M***A on February 2, 2026*

Love this book! The illustrations are clear and colorful and the poems are cute and funny. Bought for my granddaughter, but ended up purchasing one for each of my schools first grade teachers. They love them too!

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