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The People I Love: Poems for Growing Minds
Paperback
Series: Growing Through Poems: Poems for Growing Minds, Book 2
General Juvenile NonfictionPoetry
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ISBN10: 1971190241
ISBN13: 9781971190242
Publisher: Thomas Books LLC
Published: Jun 30 2026
Pages: 150
Weight: 0.36
Height: 0.38 Width: 5.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781971190242
Publisher: Thomas Books LLC
Published: Jun 30 2026
Pages: 150
Weight: 0.36
Height: 0.38 Width: 5.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
Friendship can be exciting, awkward, funny, confusing, and wonderful-all at the same time. The People I Love: Poems for Growing Minds is a collection of 100 relatable poems for readers ages 8-12 that explore friendship, belonging, confidence, teamwork, kindness, mistakes, resilience, and the courage it takes to be yourself. From standing near a group and hoping to belong to learning how to bounce back after mistakes, these poems capture the real experiences many children face every day. Filled with humor, heart, and emotional honesty, this collection encourages readers to build confidence, strengthen friendships, and discover that everyone is growing, learning, and figuring things out together. Inside you'll find poems about:
- Friendship and belonging
- Confidence and courage
- Teamwork and cooperation
- Mistakes and second chances
- Competition and comparison
- Kindness and empathy
- Personal growth and resilience Perfect for independent readers, classrooms, counselors, homeschool families, and anyone helping children navigate friendships and growing up.
- Confidence and courage
- Teamwork and cooperation
- Mistakes and second chances
- Competition and comparison
- Kindness and empathy
- Personal growth and resilience Perfect for independent readers, classrooms, counselors, homeschool families, and anyone helping children navigate friendships and growing up.
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