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Storytime blog: Poetry for kiddies Poems can be both fun and challenging for children. By Kristen SchottPublished: March, 2010

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I recently had a chance to go down to my parents' house and sort through some of my old kiddie books, and I found one that I want to share a selection from. "Side by Side: Poems to Read Together," which is collected Lee Bennett Hopkins and illustrated by Hilary Knight, is a much-loved book from my past. Its corners are dog-eared, and I had evidently decided to decorate it with a few stickers at one point. Anyway, this is a treasure that I hope to share with my children one day, because it is such a stimulating compilation for young readers. The book combines work from contemporary poets, as well as those age-old classics we'll never forget ("This is the House that Jack Built"). In the introduction, Hopkins talks about a description of poetry from a child: "Poetry, indeed, 'refreshes the world!'" How nice for a child to recognize what poetry offers! Reading poetry can definitely be tough for adults and kiddies alike, but for a young one to recognize – and with such gusto – what this particular writing form offers for its audience, is really encouraging and brings a smile to my face. With that said, I want to showcase just a short poem here included in the book about spring (because spring is upon us, and it will be a refreshing time of year). 'Spring Again' Spring again Spring again Spring again Isn't it? Buds on the branches A breeze in the blue And me without mittens My sweater unbuttoned A spring full of things All before me to do. – Karla Kuskin Kristen Schott is OC Family's children's book editor. Be sure to check out "Storytime," my video book reviews, for more fun facts about stories you and your kiddies must read. Books aplenty in O.C. Vocab – it's not a nightmare anymore 'What reading can do for your kiddies' A look back Book with no words 'Pickle Things' Book vs. Kindle A world of magic awaits Hearts and hugs? 'Rita and Whatsit' Colds and books More 'Twilight'? 'Princess and the Frog' Where do you read? Are they really 'Indestructible'? Book journals 'Weezer Changes the World' 'All Kinds of Families'

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