Hello everyone! It’s time once again for our weekly Children’s Poetry Blog Post Roundup. We’ve had another busy week in the world of children’s poetry, with new poems, insights into the craft, book announcements, and reflections from some of our favorite poets. Let’s take a look at what’s been happening over the past few days.
Children’s Poetry Summit
Over at the Children’s Poetry Summit, you can find a fascinating post by Brian Moses titled Brian Moses: Poetry Inspired by Signs. This piece explores how everyday observations, like street signs and place names, can spark wonderful ideas for children’s poems. Brian shares how phrases such as “Monster Sale” or “Weak Bridge” can be transformed into playful verse, reminding us of the endless imaginative possibilities hidden in the world around us.
Danna Smith Book Blog
Danna Smith shared exciting news on her blog with the post Discover Zenguin: A Mindful Picture Book for Children. It announces the release of her new picture book, Zenguin, which is described as a mindful story designed to both entertain children and offer them emotional comfort. Sounds like a lovely addition to any child’s bookshelf!
David L. Harrison
David L. Harrison had several notable updates this week. He announced in A Tree goes Korean that his collaborative work, A Tree is a Community, will soon be available in a Korean translation, following an earlier Portuguese translation for Brazil. This is quite an achievement, marking his second Korean translation and first into Portuguese! David also shared January’s The Word of the Month word for January is… which is “crown” or “crowned,” dedicated to the memory of his friend, Incornata Corrado (Cory). Finally, for a dose of fun, David revisited some older, humorous poems in Sometimes I used to be silly, featuring “Awful Ollie” and “Clara’s Dog,” offering a delightful change of pace.
DreamBeast Poems
Mark Bird blog offered a thoughtful resource this week with his post, Inclusion Poem for Kids Celebrating Everyday Success: Gifted Kids. This new inclusion poem is designed to support gifted students and foster a positive, inclusive learning environment for all children in school. It’s a wonderful example of how poetry can be used to promote important values.
Imagine the Possibilities
For Poetry Friday, Rose Cappelli shared a post titled Poetry Friday: Stargazing. The post drew parallels between stargazing and teaching, emphasizing the value of patience and “wait time” – both for our eyes to adjust to the night sky and for students to process information and let their own unique light shine. The featured poem, “Star Students,” beautifully captured this idea.
Jackie Hosking
Jackie Hosking kept us updated with competition news and a special offer this week. She posted about Jackie’s Spring Comp. Shortlist, likely providing details on nominees or selections for an upcoming competition. Additionally, Jackie announced a SPECIAL OFFER valid until the end of January, so be sure to check that out if you’re interested!
Joshua Seigal
Joshua Seigal delighted us with a new poem, You can do a lot of things whilst crying, which presents a wonderfully whimsical and expansive list of possible actions, from the everyday to the utterly absurd. It’s a poem that truly embraces the vastness of human experience. He also shared a personal reflection on another painful memory from Year 7, recounting an embarrassing moment from his early school days that still resonates with him.
Kate Williams
Kate Williams brought us a new poem video this week with L-L-L-Look Out! from her book Squeak! Squawk! Roar! The video features a suspenseful and alliterative poem about a lion, designed to engage young readers and listeners with its fun rhymes and abundant “L” sounds. It’s always great to see poetry brought to life visually!
Live Your Poem
Over at Live Your Poem, Irene Latham has good news for writers: Tuesday 2-Minute Writing Tips have returned! This week, the blog shared a new episode and a poem inspired by Élisabeth Louise Vigée Le Brun’s portrait of her daughter, reflecting on self-acceptance, in the post To the Little Girl Who Lives in the Mirror poem.
My Juicy Little Universe
At My Juicy Little Universe, Heidi Mordhorst reflected on missing Poetry Friday and shared their chosen word for the new year, “longanimity,” encouraging patience and a long-term perspective. The post also included a poem inspired by the Inklings challenge, beginning with “This is January,” and a bonus poem about embracing fantasy and allowing things to unfold naturally.
Radio, Rhythm & Rhyme
Matt Forrest Esenwine at Radio, Rhythm & Rhyme had a wonderful Poetry Friday post this week, Poetry Friday: Ringing in 2026 with a “Stargazing” award! After a well-deserved break, Matt celebrated two picture book awards for The Thing to Remember About Stargazing. He also shared the fascinating origin story of the book, explaining how a poem initially meant for an anthology evolved into a successful picture book, reminding us that creative paths can often be unexpected!
Reflections on the Teche
Margaret Simon at Reflections on the Teche offered some thoughtful posts this past week. In Spiritual Journey and Poetry Friday: Simplicity, the author announced the first Spiritual Journey gathering of 2026 and discussed choosing a guiding word for the year, ultimately settling on “Sacred” to encourage presence and appreciation of quiet moments. The blog also shared a slice of life post, A New Forest, describing a delightful visit with grandchildren to a neighbor’s oak grove, highlighting the joy of outdoor adventure and connection with nature.
Shaun Jex
Shaun Jex provided an insightful educational post on his blog this week, Great Gobs of Odd Moggies: Assonance in Poetry. He clearly explains assonance as a poetic tool, illustrating how the repetition of similar vowel sounds can add musicality and rhythm to verse. It’s a great read for anyone looking to deepen their understanding of poetic techniques!
Steam Powered Poetry
Finally, Heidi Bee Roemer at Steam Powered Poetry featured a fantastic Student Video: E-Reader! E-Reader! This winning STEAM poetry video by Samantha Miller humorously celebrates the convenience and various reading options that e-readers offer. It’s always inspiring to see young poets combining creativity with technology!
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