Poetry for Clever Kiddos
Whimsical Illustrated Children’s Poem Books That Make Mealtime an Adventure
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“What a sweet, terrific book.”
Louis Black, Founder SXSW
The Poems for Breakfast book series is a collection of illustrated poem books for kids that transform mealtime into a zany, brainy, silly, smart, quirky, hearty, spirited, mindful, mischievous, charming, playful, witty, and curious reading adventure.
Chow down on poetry that sparks children’s imaginations and inspires joyful connections across generations.
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“Take it from a guy who has a Shel Silverstein quote tattooed on his arm... if you like Shel, you will love this book.”
Navid McIlhargy
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“Yes, Marie Kondo, this one sparks joy!”
Ash Arora
Poems for Breakfast
A Poem Book For Playful Hearts and Clever Minds
Launching the series, Poems for Breakfast offers lots of laughter and meaningful moments for your family’s table.
Inside, you’ll meet characters like:
★ Clementine Cloop, who keeps putting her hair in the soup
★ The Most Right, who battles the light no matter what
★ Munchy Nomsters, who snack on crunchy letters
★ And a kid who learns the hard way after eating a poem for breakfast
★ A fuzzy Whurry who... well, you'll just have to read that one
Breakfast or bedtime, this is a book you’ll want to keep coming back to.
A Spoonful of Verse
Take a peek at a selection of the 68 poems and illustrations in Poems for Breakfast.
Picture mealtime with a splash of Shel Silverstein’s whimsy, a dash of Dr. Seuss’s mischief, with a generous helping of quirky creatures—oh, and poems, of course.
Sounds like a tall order?
Grab your copy and see just how fun mealtime can get.
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“...a sprightly and freewheeling mix of warmth, silliness, spiritual encouragement, and barefoot philosophy, told in fun, bite-sized morsels.”
Brian Villalobos
The Series Continues
COMING UP: Poems for Lunch, Poems for Dinner, and Poem Snacks—because why stop at breakfast?
While you wait, download a free wallpaper pack from the series and bring some poetry to your screen.
Playful Rhymes for Family Time
Amidst the rush of daily activities, Poems for Breakfast turns everyday meals into special moments, encouraging family bonding and enhancing imagination with books.
Sharing just one or two meals a week with loved ones strengthens bonds, improves mental health, boosts self-esteem, and promotes cognitive development.
Swap screen time for “rhyme time” and see where mealtime bonding through books takes you.
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“I found the entire book like potato chips... devouring one poem after the next until they were ALL GONE!”
Antony S.
Stories For Every Stage
The Poems for Breakfast series is developed as multi-generational poetry books, to offer humor and meaning that deepen over time.
It’s a book readers young and young at heart will come back to, day after day, to connect over something everyone enjoys.
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“Whimsical, poignant, funny, joyful, lovely, contemplative and delightfully readable.”
Jonna J.
Laughter Enhances Learning
Humor activates the brain’s dopamine reward system, enhancing motivation and memory retention. Through shared reading experiences, your family is laughing and learning simultaneously.
Enjoy the developmental benefits of poetry and critical thinking through rhyming.
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“...a keepsake that will play your heartstrings like a favorite song.”
Emily B.
Witty Poems, Wise Lessons
Thoughtful messages hidden in playful poems gently inspire deeper conversations and help kids - and adults - view the world through a broader lens.
Illustrated rhymes cover concepts like friendship, curiosity, imagination, courage, speaking your truth, being brave, changing old patterns, and mastering your mind.
Because You’re Wondering…
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Poems for Breakfast has 68 illustrated poems and is 134 pages. Poems for Lunch, Poems for Dinner, and Poem Snacks are coming next and will have a similar number of poems.
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These books are perfect for children aged 4-8 to enjoy with their parents or caregivers, but readers of all ages appreciate their warmth and wit.
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The simplicity of black-and-white illustrations invites readers to engage creatively with the message of the poems, perhaps even turning the book into their own coloring experience.
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You can read Poems for Breakfast at any time. Some readers have reported feeling the urge to do a headstand in the living room after reading the poems across meals, but you can enjoy them at your discretion.
Don’t let zombie caterpillar snag your copy!
Your family’s next favorite read is just a clickety-click away.