Children's poetry is like singing a song but without music. It's like telling a story, but in a very special way. You know how sometimes when you read a long story it can be hard to understand or keep track of everything? That's not the case with poetry. The words and sentences are shorter and easier to follow along. And they're usually written in verse, which means they have a rhythm or pattern to how they sound.
Poets who write for kids often use fun and silly words and rhymes to make the poem more enjoyable to read. They might write about animals doing silly things, or a crazy adventure with their friends. Some poets even create made-up words that don't actually exist in the English language!
What's really amazing about children's poetry is that it can help you learn new things, like how to read, how to say words correctly, and even how to understand different emotions. A simple poem can make you feel happy, sad, or excited, and can help you connect with other people who are feeling the same things.
So the next time you read a children's poem, see if you can hear the rhythm in the words and enjoy the silly sounds and rhymes they make. Who knows, maybe one day you'll even write your own poem too!