“Rapunzel, Rapunzel” is one of the many funny poems from my upcoming collection, “The Greatest Book of Poetry Ever Written by Kenn Nesbitt.” The book will be released on October 13, 2026 in hardcover, paperback, and Kindle editions. You can pre-order the Kindle edition now here:
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Space LlamasThe beginning of a new school year can be exciting, but it can also be a little scary. You might wonder who you’ll sit with, whether you’ll make new friends, or whether the other kids will think you’re cool. That was one of the ideas that got me started on this poem.
The other idea has been bouncing around in my head for years. Once, during an assembly at an elementary school, I was speaking to about 200 fourth- and fifth-graders. We were going to write a poem together, so I asked for a volunteer to tell me their favorite thing ever… something we could use as the subject of our poem.
I called on one student, and they enthusiastically shouted, “Space llamas!”
I thought that was hilarious and I told them so, though I heard a lot of other kids groan, which just goes to show that we don’t all like the same things and that’s okay. We ended up writing about regular llamas that day, but I never forgot those space llamas. Every so often, they would wander back into my imagination, waiting for the right poem.
Well, I finally found a place for them. Here’s a back-to-school poem about feeling nervous, trying to fit in, and, of course, Space Llamas.
Space Llamas
I dyed my hair green for the first day of school.
I wore my new Space Llamas shirt to look cool.
I stepped on the bus, but then felt like a fool.
It only had one empty seat.
It looked like I’d have to sit right next to him;
The kid who would always get picked first in gym.
My guts did a backflip. The world seemed to dim.
I gulped and looked down at my feet.
My legs turned to noodles. I whispered a prayer.
I trudged to that seat thinking, “This isn’t fair.
Oh, why’d I decide to have neon-green hair?
I’d rather be home with the flu.”
I plodded along for what felt like a mile,
then took off my pack and stepped out of the aisle.
He glanced at my getup, then gave me a smile
and said, “I like Space Llamas too.”
— Kenn Nesbitt
Hello friends! It is time once again for this week’s Children’s Poetry Blog Post Roundup. I am delighted to bring you a friendly summary of the latest news, inspiring thoughts, and creative updates from the world of children’s poetry from the past week.
“My Teacher Ate My Homework” is one of the many funny poems from my upcoming collection, “The Greatest Book of Poetry Ever Written by Kenn Nesbitt.” The book will be released on October 13, 2026 in hardcover, paperback, and Kindle editions. You can pre-order the Kindle edition now here:
If you enjoyed this poem, please give the video a 👍 on YouTube, subscribe to my channel, and click the notification bell so you won’t miss future poems, readings, and book updates. Thanks for watching!
Welcome, poetry lovers, teachers, and friends! It is time again for this week’s Children’s Poetry Blog Post Roundup. In this post, we take a look back at the latest news, creative exercises, and delightful verse shared across the world of children’s poetry over the past week.
“Don’t Rat on a Mouse” is one of the funny poems from my upcoming collection, “The Greatest Book of Poetry Ever Written by Kenn Nesbitt.” The book will be released on October 13, 2026 in hardcover, paperback, and Kindle editions. You can pre-order the Kindle edition now here:
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As the new school year begins, you’re likely looking for creative ways to inspire your students and ignite their passion for reading and writing. What better way to do that than by bringing an award-winning children’s author directly into your classroom—virtually, of course!
Each year, I visit hundreds of schools around the world through live, interactive online sessions. My virtual author visits are more than just a reading event; they’re high-energy, funny, and educational experiences designed to leave your students excited about picking up a pen and writing their own stories and poems.
Welcome back to this week’s Children’s Poetry Blog Post Roundup! It is time once again to explore the latest news, ideas, and poems from around the vibrant world of children’s poetry over the past week.
“The Sofa Ate My Father” is one of the funny poems from my upcoming collection, “The Greatest Book of Poetry Ever Written by Kenn Nesbitt.” The book will be released on October 13, 2026 in hardcover, paperback, and Kindle editions. You can pre-order the Kindle edition now here:
If you enjoyed this poem, please give the video a 👍 on YouTube, subscribe to my channel, and click the notification bell so you won’t miss future poems, readings, and book updates. Thanks for watching!
Welcome, fellow poetry lovers! It is time again for this week’s Children’s Poetry Blog Post Roundup, where we gather to celebrate the latest news, updates, and verses from the world of children’s poetry over the past week. Whether you are a poet, an elementary school teacher, or simply someone who delights in a clever verse, here is a helpful summary of what our wonderful community has been sharing.
