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Poetry for Kids

Poetry for Kids

By: Kenn Nesbitt
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 Funny poetry for kids by children’s author and former US Children’s Poet Laureate, Kenn Nesbitt. Art Literary History & Criticism Literature & Fiction
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  • The Sofa Ate My Father

    The Sofa Ate My Father
    May 19 2025
    Welcome to Poetry4kids. I’m Kenn Nesbitt. One of my favorite things about writing poems is playing with language—especially when it comes to words or phrases that can mean more than one thing. Sometimes, we use expressions that sound perfectly normal… until you stop and really think about what they say. And when you do, well,... Read more »
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    2 mins
  • The Underwear Tree

    The Underwear Tree
    May 12 2025
    Welcome to Poetry4kids. I’m Kenn Nesbitt. This poem was inspired by another poet I greatly admire—Jack Prelutsky. I had been reading his poem “As Soon as Fred Gets Out of Bed,” which is a wonderfully silly poem that features underwear. That got me thinking, “Maybe it’s time I wrote an underwear poem too.” I also... Read more »
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    3 mins
  • Mother’s Day Breakfast

    Mother’s Day Breakfast
    May 5 2025
    Welcome to Poetry4kids. I’m Kenn Nesbitt. Today’s poem is all about a well-intentioned surprise that doesn’t go quite as planned. With Mother’s Day right around the corner, one young child decides to do something extra special—make breakfast and deliver it to Mom in bed. But sometimes, even the best ideas can turn into a bit... Read more »
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    2 mins

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