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The best poems for kids that delight and

enrich
Adults are no strangers to poetry. After all, there’s a seemingly endless supply of
poems in the world, whether you’re looking for swoon-worthy love poems (or even
specific love poems for her or him), side-splitting funny poems, short poems that still
pack a punch or even hilarious limericks that make you chuckle (here are
some examples, in case you’re curious). Poetry isn’t just for grown-ups, though; in
fact, there are plenty of poems for kids that are both entertaining and enlightening.

And, if you think about it, children are surrounded by poetry every day, between
nursery rhymes, storybooks (especially Dr. Seuss) and singalongs. Besides bringing
joy to kids, poetry aids in your child’s cognitive development by helping them
understand patterns, enriching their vocabulary and enhancing retention skills. Ready
to get the poetry train rolling? Read these children’s poems with your kiddo and
unlock the best parts of their imagination.
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“The Mountain and the Squirrel” by

Ralph Waldo Emerson
The mountain and the squirrel
Had a quarrel,
And the former called the latter
“Little prig.”
Bun replied,
“You are doubtless very big;
But all sorts of things and weather
Must be taken in together
To make up a year
And a sphere.
And I think it no disgrace
To occupy my place.
If I’m not so large as you,
You are not so small as I,
And not half so spry:
I’ll not deny you make
A very pretty squirrel track.
Talents differ; all is well and wisely put;
If I cannot carry forests on my back,
Neither can you crack a nut.”