I WANT TO READ REAL POETRY! is a gentle, beautifully crafted collection of 13 poems written specially for babies and young children. Each poem is paired with a vibrant illustration, blending early-learning rhythm, rhyme, and imagination to support your child's first steps into language.Designed for ages 0-5, these poems use soothing sounds, simple patterns, and playful concepts that help babies tune into speech while giving toddlers and preschoolers joyful, memorable lines to repeat. From soft alliteration to musical rhymes and early abstract ideas, each piece encourages curiosity, early vocalisation, and a growing love of words.Perfect for bedtime, story time, or quiet moments of bonding, this book offers families a comforting, engaging way to share real poetry. It is a doorway into language, creativity, and connection-crafted with care for the very youngest readers.A beautiful starter book to encourage a lifelong love of poetry.