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Poetry for Clever Kiddos

Whimsical Illustrated Children’s Poem Books That Make Mealtime an Adventure

  • “What a sweet, terrific book.”

    Louis Black, Founder SXSW

Whimsical black-and-white drawing of Cheerio faces, featured in the Poems for Breakfast series.

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.

Playful black-and-white drawing of a cactus and a bird singing, featured in the Poems for Breakfast series.
  • “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 poetry book cover by Jolyn Janis featuring whimsical spoon and cereal illustration.

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.

Table of contents page in the Poems for Breakfast book, displaying poem titles.
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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.

  • “...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.

Playful black-and-white drawing of a child in a boat on the water, featured in Poems for Breakfast.
  • “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.

Whimsical drawing of a jellyfish and a fish from the Poems for Breakfast poetry series.
  • “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.

Creative drawing of a Whurry creature beside a food bowl, part of the whimsical Poems for Breakfast series.
  • “...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.

Creative drawing of a child seated in an open hand, from the whimsical Poems for Breakfast poetry collection.
  • “…bright, witty, and very well put together.”

    Woody W.

  • “..a fun adventure with surprising moments to reflect on some aspect of life's little wrinkles.”

    Greg G.

  • “What a fun read and a great reminder that the key to life is play.”

    Lulu

  • “Such a great book to have. It’s like having little clever inspirational and doodles from angels.”

    Arthur K.

  • “These poems have inspired my daughter to make poems of her own! Highly recommend.”

    Jenny J.

  • “Playful, uplifting, and wise (with brilliant artwork!)”

    Jon R.

  • “…this is not just for children! I feel it very attractive for any age.”

    Sandra K.

Because You’re Wondering…

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

Poems for Breakfast illustration of a quirky zombie caterpillar character.:

Don’t let zombie caterpillar snag your copy!

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