Nature Poems: Timeless Verse for Children Celebrating Birds, Trees, Sky, and Other Natural Wonders

Step into a deeper way of seeing with this treasury of classic poetry devoted to the natural world. With over 90 timeless poems by more than 60 beloved poets, this luminous collection draws children–and the adults who read with them–into a fuller, richer experience of birdsong, moonlight, wild meadows, and forest paths. These poems do more than delight the ear–they open the eye of the heart. From the spirited verses of Robert Louis Stevenson to the quiet lyricism of Christina Rossetti and Emily Dickinson, each selection is a gentle guide to observation, reflection, and reverence. Perfect for reading aloud, memorizing, and integrating with nature study, the poems help awaken what Charlotte Mason called “the habit of seeing”–an attentive, loving gaze upon the created world. Themed chapters–trees and leaves, wind and sky, rain and rivers, creatures great and small–serve as stepping stones into poetic vision. As children dwell with these words, they begin to notice more deeply, name more precisely, and treasure more fully the world around them. Inside this book, you’ll find: Over 90 classic poems, thoughtfully organized by theme A poetic companion to nature walks, journaling, and homeschool discovery Gentle guidance on cultivating poetic vision and keen observation Short, engaging biographies of each poet to deepen understanding and human connection An alphabetical index of all included poems for easy reference Ideal for homeschooling families, Charlotte Mason educators, nature lovers, and all who believe beauty is the doorway to wisdom, Nature Poems is more than a collection–it is a lens to see the natural world with wonder, reverence, and joy. Let these verses root themselves in the heart and imagination. May they become a seedbed for lifelong curiosity and care–a friendship with the world as it truly is: radiant, meaningful, and alive.