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The Pen and Purpose Studio

Poetry Collection

Browse original children's poems by Maxine Willoughby. Select a poem below to begin reading.

Illustration of a brave banana standing proudly at a fruit market with other smiling fruits, inspired by the children's poem The Brave Banana by Maxine Willoughby.

Spooky Socks

A playful Halloween poem celebrating imagination, spooky socks, and the fun of turning ordinary things into a spooky adventure.

Illustration of a brave banana standing proudly at a fruit market with other smiling fruits, inspired by the children's poem The Brave Banana by Maxine Willoughby.

The Brave Banana

A playful poem about discovering courage when you least expect it.

Illustration of a brave banana standing proudly at a fruit market with other smiling fruits, inspired by the children's poem The Brave Banana by Maxine Willoughby.

The Magic Backpack

A thoughtful poem about preparation, kindness, and helping others.

Illustration of a brave banana standing proudly at a fruit market with other smiling fruits, inspired by the children's poem The Brave Banana by Maxine Willoughby.

Luna's Lost Star

A poem about Luna's search for her missing star and the kindness she shares with others along the way.

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