I have been asked by a friend to write a poem for his ten year old niece about a birthday gift. I have accepted even though I really struggle writing for children. I have written one but I've no idea if it is suitable so I've decided I should do some research by reading popular poems for children of about that age. The trouble is that I have no idea what is currently popular for children and the only other friend who has a child of that age doesn't read and nor does her son. The poem itself is a gift so I don't want to go to her parents to ask them what they think and the reason I was asked to do it is because my friend is not a big reader and hasn't written poetry since school. Does anyone know any currently popular poems aimed at children of this little girls age? Anything would be appreciated as I feel so far out of my depth than I'm in danger of drowning.
Poem for children advice
- Thread starter Lou Trent
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I can't help except to say this is where librarians and bookshop owners really come into their own. Good luck with it. I'd be interested to see the recommendations
ETA: I know three-year-olds can't get enough of Billy Collins...
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Some more contemporary than others:
Chris Harris
Adam Rex
Calef Brown
Odgen Nash
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Naomi Nye
Hope Smith
Chris Harris
Adam Rex
Calef Brown
Odgen Nash
Joyce Sidman
Naomi Nye
Hope Smith
