I Love Poems is a delightful book that can be adapted to any level for babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and school-aged children. Studies have shown that poetry reading is an excellent way to build confi dence in children. Reading enjoyable poems repetitively and with expression develops fl uency, accuracy and increased vocabulary skills. This book also strengthens auditory, visual, memory and comprehension skills. This book of rhymes can be used with thematic units, integrating reading, writing, music, and other subjects.