Poetry has no age. Children's poetry books are a great way to get them started in the world of reading., and instill in them a love of books. The editions of children's poetry are very visual, and with simple and very musical poems, so that children can learn them, repeat them and play with them, if you have read well, play, because after all, what are riddles? Well that, poetry.
If your children approach poetry, they will have a lot of cattle. The reading will be easier for them, entertaining and they will discover an art in the use of language. We recommend some of the books that can help you introduce them to poetry.
Great poets with children's poetry books
We all remember Gloria Fuertes, she has done a lot for different generations to get closer to poetry from a very young age. Although the poet is no longer with us, her poetry books for children have remained, and they are still wonderful. You can start your children in reading, or in listening to poetry with:
- Fried verses, a compilation of short stories written in verse, accompanied by fantastic illustrations so that the little ones understand better what they are reading.
- My first book on Gloria it is a collection of poetry, which has the advantage of having a CD. Thus the boys and girls of the house will listen to the writer and her peculiar way of reciting.
- Antonio Machado for children, is a book illustrated by Teo Puebla, which collects the poetry that the writer dedicated to children.
- 12 poems by Federico García Lorca, Illustrated by Gabriel Pacheco, from Kalandraka, it is an excellent way to bring the wonderful and intimate poetry of Lorca to the little ones.
Poetry for children dealing with emotions
Poetry, for both adults and children, has the ability to connect with emotions.
- Luck changes life is a poetry book written by Javier España, Hispanic-American Poetry Prize for Children. With these nursery rhymes, children will connect with feelings such as joy, memory, sadness.
- My first book of poetry is an anthology of Spanish and Latin American poets with poems from yesterday and today selected by José Luis Ferris. With these poems the boys and girls learn to express what they feel, and identify emotions. As it is said in the book, poets help because they are magicians who turn feelings into fantastic verses.
- Good night verses is a compilation of children's poetry that has the purpose that parents and children share a magical moment every night. It is a very special book full of tenderness and beautiful illustrations.
Poetry books to learn
Poetry can also help our sons and daughters learn, from colors, numbers, the alphabet and other issues. That's what these books are about.
- abezoo, by the authors Carlos Reviejo and Javier Aramburu, is an alphabet of animals with which to discover the world of letters and poetry. It is a poetry book for children, which combines poetry, animals and the letter with which it begins.
- Verses to tell is an illustrated poetry book with which the child will discover the world of numbers and become familiar with poetry. It is full of very funny number poems for boys and girls. It helps them memorize easily and is ideal for introducing them to certain cultural or historical topics.
- Forest verses It is a book for first readers, recommended up to 5 years. It has 30 poems about life in the forest, its plants and animals. Its author is Carlos Reviejo and the illustrations are by Jesús Gabán Bravo.
With these recommendations we hope to have opened your gift options. Poetry for children always brings benefits, it is a window to a world of fantasy, creativity and imagination.