
Funny poetry for kids by children’s author and former US Children’s Poet Laureate, Kenn Nesbitt.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 10 | Founded | 14 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Kids & FamilyBooksArts | |||

I wrote this poem because I’m due for a haircut next week, and I have reached that awkward stage where my hair feels just a little too long. It’s not quite wild enough to be a problem, but it’s long enough that I find myself looking forward to my app... more
Usually, the poems I write begin with some oddball idea that pops into my head, a dragon with problems, a monster Thanksgiving dinner, or a kid with a backpack full of strange surprises. But sometimes I write poems for magazines and classrooms with a... more
As the school year comes to an end, lots of kids are counting down the days until summer vacation. There’s something exciting about the last few weeks of school: turning in your books, cleaning out your desk, and looking forward to sunny days, sleepi... more
When I was a kid, I loved books where somebody discovered a hidden world in a place where it absolutely shouldn’t exist. Stories like Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, The Phantom Tollbooth, and later Gregor the Overlander... more
Mother’s Day is always celebrated on the second Sunday in May, and since I usually post new poems on my website on Mondays, I started wondering what kind of poem would make sense to share the day after Mother’s Day. That’s when the title “Mother’s Da... more
Most of the poems I write start with ideas I come up with on my own. But I also regularly write poems for magazines, textbooks, and even standardized tests for schools, where I’m given a specific assignment to work from.
I wrote this poem at the re... more
Every once in a while, I find myself coming back to one of my favorite kinds of poems to write. I especially enjoy creating characters who are terrible at the one thing they are supposed to be good at. There is something inherently funny about that i... more
Some poems begin with a big idea, and others start with something small and simple. This one began when I was out for a walk on a beautiful day. The weather was just right—not too hot, not too cold—and everything felt bright and cheerful. Without eve... more
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A humorous, family-friendly poetry show that centers on playful verse for kids, delivered by a renowned children's author who previously held a national poetry title. Across episodes, expect lighthearted explorations of everyday life—school, holidays, sports, weather, and imaginative scenarios—spoken in a kid-accessible voice with a strong emphasis on humor, wordplay, and relatable childhood experiences. The host often weaves behind-the-scenes anecdotes about writing poetry for children, alongside audience-friendly explanations of poetic forms and devices, making it approachable for young listeners, their parents, and educators. The show stands out for its consistent blend of silliness and learning, turning poetry into an enjoyable storytel... more
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