The Poetry Books
A Year of Poetry Tea Time was created to put everything tea and poetry into one book. After years of collecting poetry books, collections and printing off more poems online, I decided it was time to create a book that would include a large selection of poetry that I could read to my own children.
-I wanted to introduce them to many styles of poetry written by many poets
-I wanted poetry that I could discuss with my children
-I wanted the poetry to be accessible to a variety of ages.
You don't want to miss having this book under your Christmas Tree.
––300+ poems, enough to read one every weekday
––130 authors Bios, one for every author included in the book
––50+ activity suggestions
–– 56 quotes by famous poets to evoke creativity and inspiration
––25+ recipes for simple and elegant, child-friendly, tea time treats
––Learn how to host a poetry tea time
–– Chapters are organized by themed months
–– Poetry can be searched by theme and poets name
––You can look up poets by country
–– Tea history and etiquette
––learn about different kinds of tea
––Learn about herbal tea and how to make your own
–– Room to write your own poetry
–– Explanation of poetry styles and terms
–– Vocabulary words located right below poems
–– Full glossary with 270 terms and the poems they can be found in
–– Field trip suggestions
––FREE Tea Time Planner download
A Year of Poetry Tea Time
Reviews
The first volume, A Year of Poetry Tea Time, is designed to help introduce you and your listeners to poetry of many styles. With all the poems tucked into one book, you won’t have to search through volumes and volumes of poetry collections. Not only will it become your go-to book for poetry tea time, but also bedtime, mom school, classroom, homeschool, and more. You will learn how to hold an intimate to large poetry tea time, how to identify different styles of poetry, the history of tea, short bios on every poet included in the book and more. You will also find great tea time recipes with which to adorn your table or picnic blanket.
April 7, 2023
This book has been the backbone of my poetry teatime class in our homeschool co-op. It has many wonderful poems, explanations on different types of poetry, information on tea, and recipes for treats. Anything I need I can find in this book, and then I supplement with picture books from the library. Great resource!
wyostar
December 2020
This book has everything! There is a section on etiquette and helping you plan a party. I loved how it goes over the different forms and is filled with poetry by past and present poets. There are recipes too! It is an amazing resource to use with your kids or for an adult poetry and tea as well.
Andrea Lawson
December 2020
We've been doing poetry tea time in our homeschool for about a year and a half. This is by far the most comprehensive resource I've found for it! I learned so much about tea AND poetry- and the history of both! I can not wait to do this year long plan with my kids in 2021! Do yourself, and your kids, a favor and get this book NOW! You will thank me later...why not start a tradition if poetry tea time now?
Big Daddy
March 2021
This book makes bringing culture to your children easy. It is full of all you need with poems across the board. Love this book! It's definitely not something you read through and put on the shelf. Instead, it's a companion to your homeschool or simple parenting!
A Year of Poetry Tea Time Patriotism
was created to provide you with an epic collection of Freedom and Liberty poems into one book. I felt that a collection of patriotic poems from countries around the world could inspire others.
People throughout history have stood up for the rights of people in the name of freedom. They have spoken up for the rights of others in order to fight for equality and to escape oppression. How truly awesome it will be to explore patriotism through the eyes of a poet.
-introduce them to many styles of poetry written by many poets
-poetry to discuss historical events with your children
-poetry that is accessible for all ages.
You don't want to miss having this book on your bookshelf.
––280+ poems, enough to read one every weekday
––130 author's Bios, one for every author included in the book
––activity suggestions
–– 56 patriotic quotes by famous leaders
––recipes for simple and elegant, child-friendly, tea time treats
––Learn basic tea etiquette
–– Chapters are organized by themed months
–– Poetry can be searched by theme and poet's name
––You can look up poets by country
–– history of poetry and war
–– Room to write your own poetry
–– Explanation of poetry styles and terms
–– Vocabulary words located right below poems
–– Full glossary with 350+ terms and the poems they can be found in
–– Field trip suggestions
––FREE Robert Burns Night party download
A Year of Poetry Tea Time Patriotism will give you a year of poetry related to freedom, patriotism, liberty, and more. It will show you how to hold a Robert Burns Night (a Scottish tradition), share with you the history of war poetry, share with you many poets who are war veterans, recipes, hands-on activities, field trip suggestions, and more...
Review
Julian Hellmann
May 30, 2022
Christine Owens does a fabulous job making teaching poetry to our children not only easy but very enjoyable. There are more than enough poems selected for each month to have this supply you with a full year of studying poetry. The selection of poems cover multiple countries and time periods. I was delighted to find how many little extras Christine thought of including to round out the tea party lessons. Details like putting definitions at the bottom of the poems and a glossary at the back of the book. There are bios on the poets in the back as well as the country anthems. She pulled together many delicious recipes for tea time, as well as details on how to throw a poetry dinner party. There is so much included, but it isn’t overwhelming because right at the beginning Christine created a how to use this book, and breaks down all the parts. She gives questions for discussing the poems with your children, and puts all the resources you need right there at your finger tips. I definitely highly recommend this book. It far exceeded my expectations, and I plan on buying her previous poetry book and future two as they come out in this series.
A Year of Poetry Tea Time Adventure
was created to provide you with an epic collection of adventure-themed poems into one book. I felt that a collection of adventure poems would inspire people to do hard things and conquer challenges.
How epic will it be to read poems that get your children excited to explore outdoors and connect with the world around them?
-introduce them to many styles of poetry written by many poets
-poetry to discuss historical events with your children
-poetry that is accessible for all ages.
You don't want to miss having this book on your bookshelf.
––You can find the definition of challenging words right under the poem for quick reference
––240+ poems; enough to read five poems a week for the year
––A glossary of over 290+ terms and the poems they are found in
––113 mini poet bios stuffed full of facts
––56 quotes by famous poets to evoke creativity and inspiration
––36+ activity suggestions
––Poems can be looked up by poet, theme, and country
––Chapters are organised by monthly themes, for quick, relevant poetry
––A section for you to write your own poetry
––The history of tea
––Learn about different kinds of tea
––Learn about herbal tea and how to make your own
––Learn correct tea etiquette
––25+ Recipes for simple and elegant, child-friendly, tea-time treats
––Explanation of poetry styles and terms
––Adventurous Field Trip Suggestions
––Learn how to host a poetry tea time picnic, and more.
––Learn how to host a tea time picnic
A Year of Poetry Tea Time Adventure will give you a year of poetry related to exploring, nature, doing hard things, leading a great life, and more. It will share with you the history of how tea has been enjoyed around the world, share with you many poets from around the globe, International recipes, hands-on activities, field trip suggestions, and more...
Poetry in Winter
This is the first book in a series of four with each book focused on a single season. It will also help you teach your students how to write 3 different forms of poetry and provide you with vocabulary flashcards and wonderful treats, drinks, and hands-on activities to bring the poems and topics to life.
I promise you that if you use this book for your winter semester/season, you will have fresh new poetry and activities all winter long that will expand your student’s vocabulary and increase their literary and emotional understanding.
Inside this book you will find
—The definition of 71 challenging words right under the poem for quick reference
––100+ poems; enough to read one poem every day of the winter months.
—36 printable vocabulary flash cards (12 per month) and blank flashcards to customize your learning experience
—70+ mini poet biographies stuffed full of facts
—12 quotes to promote kindness
––5 hands-on cross-curricular activities; 1 math, 1 science, 2 crafts, 1 P.E.
—8 recipes: 4 delicious drinks and 4 snacks (all inspired by poems) to share with your students
––3 poetry writing lessons, accessible to all ages, to learn how to write haiku, shape, and acrostic poetry.
––36 poetry writing prompts to inspire your students
—Chapters organized by month and themes for quick relevant poetry
WHY IS THIS BOOK FOR YOU? Not only will Poetry in Winter save you a lot of time, but it will make it a breeze to introduce poetry to your students. With the right exposure, children from ages two to seventeen can learn to appreciate the poetry of A. A. Milne, as well as Longfellow. Don’t miss out on the mind-expanding experience of poetry. There is no planning needed, just “open and go.” Not only is the poetry from all over the world, it also covers a broad timeline from as early as 854 BC to the present. by some of the world’s greatest poets and modern-day award-winning poetry written by children of all ages. Through poetry, not only do children start to understand literary concepts, like imagery and rhyme, but they also expand their minds by engaging in critical-thinking, problem-solving, and developing emotional intelligence. So what are you waiting for??? Add excitement and learning to your lesson now with Poetry in Winter.
Review
KCB
November 28, 2023
Format: KindleVerified PurchaseLoved this collection of poems from Winter. There was a great variety and even tips for how to engage children in poetry. Loved the craft and recipe ideas as well. This will be a treasured resource in our homeschool!
Melissa Kieselbach
November 29, 2023
I am very excited to start utilizing this resource in our homeschool. I love that there are teaching aids about the different types of poetry combined with hands on activities. I think that this will be a big hit with my elementary school age children.
Ana Willis
November 29, 2023
Another great poetry book by Christine Owens! I love reading poetry with my kids and this book will make Winders memorable. I love the recipes, monthly poetry prompts, and the bonus free vocabulary flashcards! That's awesome. :)
Poetry in Spring
This is the second book in a series of four, with each book focused on a single season. In Poetry in Spring, you'll find a rich collection of poems that not only celebrate the season but also explore related themes such as Saint Patrick's Day, Mother's Day, rainbows, limericks, gardening, insects, flowers, hard work, nature, and more.
You'll also find three poetry writing lessons, vocabulary flashcards, delicious recipes, and hands-on activities to bring the poems to life-turning your poetry time into something your children will look forward to week after week.
I promise that if you use this book throughout the spring semester or season, you'll have fresh, meaningful poetry and activities to enjoy all season long. The content connects to topics you're likely already exploring, while expanding your students' vocabulary, literary appreciation, and emotional understanding.
Inside this book, you'll find:
- The definitions of 150+ challenging words are right beneath each poem for quick reference
- Over 100 poems, enough to read one poem every day during the spring months
- 36 printable vocabulary flashcards (12 per month), plus blank cards to customize your learning
- 92 mini poet biographies filled with fascinating facts
- 12 inspiring quotes about poetry
- 4 hands-on, cross-curricular activities: 1 math, 2 science, and 1 craft
- 6 recipes (3 drinks + 3 snacks), all inspired by the poems, to enjoy with your students
- 3 accessible poetry writing lessons covering limericks, butterfly cinquains, and couplets
- 36 writing prompts to encourage your budding poets
- Chapters organized by month and theme for quick, relevant selections
Reviews
kathryn
May 29, 2025
A beautifully curated open-and-go poetry curriculum that includes history, vocabulary, fun activities, recipes, and writing prompts. I love that she included a breakdown of each type of poem you will encounter in the book so you have the tools to write your own. Another thing I love about this book is the fact that it's for all ages!
AMac
May 30, 2025
The activities in this book look like things I would actually try, and the author biographies are wonderfully interesting considering the mix of poets represented. I think that mix is what makes this book so unique and special. The result is a kaleidoscope of poetry, from modern and historic poets, adults and children alike, so that everyone should be able to find something to delight in. I love that first-timers and famed poets are intermixed throughout the book. What an inspiration for aspiring poets of all ages!
Em
June 1, 2025
Such a lovely book, love how it’s organized and it’s very a very easy “open and go” way to introduce kids of multiple ages to poetry in a fun way, everything from definitions to even recipes for cozy drinks or treats to create a memorable experience for “Poetry Tea Time”. Looking forward to acquiring the others in the series.
Poetry in Summer
This is the Third book in a series of four, with each book focused on a single season. With Poetry In Summer, you will find a rich collection of poems that will not only explore the summer season but shine a light on other Summer topics such as beach, patriotism, Father’s Day, insects, play, life, and more. It will also help you teach your students how to write 3 different forms of poetry and provide you with vocabulary flashcards and wonderful treats, drinks, and hands-on activities to bring the poems to life.
Inside this book you will find
—The definition of 135+ challenging words right under the poem for quick reference
––140+ poems; enough to read one poem every day of the Summer months.
—36 printable vocabulary flash cards (12 per month) and blank flash cards to customize your learning experience
—80+ mini poet biographies stuffed full of facts
—12 quotes by famous poets
––4 hands-on cross-curricular activities; 2 science and 2 crafts
—8 recipes: 4 delicious drinks and 4 snacks (all inspired by poems) to share with your students
––3 poetry writing lessons, accessible to all ages, to learn how to write Anaphora, Iambic Pentameter, and Alliteration.
––36 poetry writing prompts to inspire your students
––2 printables to make activities quick and simple
—Chapters organized by month and themes for quick, relevant poetry
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Reviews
Megan McCain
December 3, 2025
I love Poetry Tea Time. It’s such an invaluable resource for me as a homeschooling mom to pull out a book and know that it’s full of inspiring, fun and wholesome poetry to share with my kids. This new edition has some really great choices, and I love how Owens mixed classic and new poets so well.
Flummery
November 29, 2025
This book has so many kinds of poetry in it. I homeschool my kids, and I know that this book would be amazing for my kids. I was planning on being a school teacher "when I grew up," and I would have loved this. The poetry writing lessons are made super simple. There are pictures of the poets with bios, fun, super-simple summer treats to make for a hot day, and tons of poems. A must have in my book.
Tanya H.
February 10, 2026
What a lovely book! My daughter is memorizing poems for school, and there are a wealth of beautiful, inspiring poems contained here.To sum up my feelings about this book, I'll share one of the poems contained within:A book is a present you can open twice,Full of adventure, full of advice.It tells of treasures and teaches of kings,A book is a bird that always has wings.It travels you near and takes you afar,It shows you the moon and the brightest star.A book is a door to marvelous lands,The world is all yours—right in your hands.