Finding narrative poetry for the early grades can be hard. Here are some that we have in our library. Notice that most are in the children's section, but some are located in the main stacks because they are also suitable for adults. Look for JUV in the call number for the children's section, or STACKS for the general collection.
When searching in WorldCat Discovery, try keyword searches like: Juvenile AND Narrative Poetry, or Juvenile works and poetry.
The Night Before Christmas by
Running Press is proud to be the publisher of the best-selling edition among all the available versions of Clement C. Moore's classic Christmas Eve poem. With appearances at the top of the New York Times bestseller list over the past ten years, illustrator Christian Birmingham's stunning interpretation of this holiday favorite has been clearly embraced by the market. Now, for the second year in row, we are thrilled to have Birmingham's gorgeous illustrations available in a board book edition. These two unbelievably priced treasures have become as much a tradition for booksellers as the classic tale itself.
Paul Revere's Ride by
Longfellow's tribute to the famous revolutionary hero begins with the stirring cadence that American schoolchildren have committed to memory for over a century. Now illustrator Ted Rand brings these vivid and beautiful lines to life as dramatically as the poet's immortal message inspires."The clatter of hooves seems to echo in Rand's evocative paintings of that famed midnight ride...." --Kirkus reviews
The Cremation of Sam McGee by
Originally published in 1986. Ted Harrison use his signature broad brushstrokes and unconventional choice of colour to bring this gritty narrative poem by Robert Service to life. Evoking both the spare beauty and the mournful solitude of the Yukon landscape, Harrison's paintings proved the perfect match for Service's masterpiece about a doomed prospector adrift in a harsh land. Harrison's Illustrator's Notes on each page enhanced both poem and illustrations by adding valuable historical background. Upon its original publication, many recognised the book as an innovative approach to illustrating poetry for children. For years THE CREMATION OF SAM MCGEE has stood out as a publishing landmark, losing none of its appeal both as a read-aloud and as a work of art This twentieth anniversary edition is a deluxe hardcover-- complete with a spot-varnished cover, new cover art and heavy coated stock -- of a book that remains as entrancing as a night sky alive with the vibrant glow of the Northern Lights. AGES: All ILLUSTRATIONS: Colour artwork
The Owl and the Pussycat by
Owl sets out to woo Pussycat in a boat laden with fruit from their Caribbean island and with a guitar at his side, ready for serenading. As they sail off across the sea, another story unfolds in the water beneath the boat. One by one, exotic sea creatures swim into the picture and a small yellow fish seems to be looking for someone. Jan Brett brings the magic of the Caribbean to her exquisitely detailed illustrations of Edward Lear's charming poem.
Casey at the Bat by
A blend of the absurd and the tragic lies at the heart of this immortal baseball ballad, an authentic masterpiece of American humor. This grand edition steps up to the plate with more than fifty bold pen-and-ink drawings that perfectly capture the poem's ironic tone and comic spirit. From its 1888 debut in the San Francisco Examiner, "Casey at the Bat" quickly caught on with a public that was embracing baseball as the national pastime. By the turn of the twentieth century, everyone was familiar with the Mudville Nine and its vainglorious slugger. An Introduction by Martin Gardner traces the remarkable history of a poem that has inspired songs, movies, and cartoons. This new edition of a folkloric favorite will delight baseball fans, nostalgia buffs, and lovers of Americana. A selection of the Common Core State Standards Initiative.
Roald Dahl's Revolting Rhymes by
I guess you think you know this story. You don't. The real one's much more gory. The phoney one, the one you know, Was cooked up years and years ago. . . . With his famous wicked humor and the cunning of a big bad wolf, master storyteller and satirist Roald Dahl retells his six favorite fairy tales. Get ready for Dahl's diabolical version of what really happened to Cinderella, Goldilocks, the Three Little Pigs, Jack and the Beanstalk, Snow White, and Little Red Riding Hood. This book has been selected as a Common Core State Standards Text Exemplar (Grades 4-5, Poetry) in Appendix B.
The Spider and the Fly by
"'Will you walk into my parlor,' said the Spider to the Fly..." is easily one of the most recognized and quoted first lines in all of English verse. But do you have any idea how the age-old tale of the Spider and the Fly ends? Join celebrated artist Tony DiTerlizzi as he -- drawing inspiration from one of his loves, the classic Hollywood horror movies of the 1920s and 1930s -- shines a cinematic spotlight on Mary Howitt's warning, written to her own children about those who use sweet words to hide their not-so-sweet intentions.
The Song of Hiawatha by 
The Best of Robert Service by 
The Book of Virtues by 
Sometimes using two subject searches is best. Be careful with subject searches. They are specific and can really narrow down your choices to zero if you aren't careful. Keywords are great for finding the most. However, look what happens when you combine these subject searches. Some really great books pop up. When searching for these, always use subject searches using the word Juvenile Literature or Juvenile Works or Juvenile Poetry. Combine that with your search using keywords. Here are some examples.
Subject: Juvenile literature and Keyword: lullabies
Subject: Juvenile literature and Keyword: poetry
Everyone knows that the Caldecott winners reflect the best in children's illustrations! A subject search for Caldecott and filtered books only, will give you most if not all the titles which are in our collection.
The Newbery winners are also in our collection and they represent the best of children's literature. Subject: Newberry
Subject: Juvenile literature and Keyword: Asia, or China, or Hmong, Harriet Tubman, civil rights, etc.
Subject: Picture books for children
Subject: Chapter books
Subject: Juvenile literature and Keyword: oversize
Subject: Juvenile works and keyword: folk lore, or folk tales
Subject: Juvenile works and keyword: fairy tales.
Subject: Juvenile Literature and Subject: myths
Subject: Juvenile Literature and Subject: Science Fiction
Subject: Juvenile Literature and Subject: Fantasy
Subject: Juvenile Literature and Historical Fiction
Subject: Juvenile Fiction
Subject: Juvenile Non-fiction
Subject: Juvenile Historical Fiction
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