Children's songs are a form of poetry with children as the main audience, which usually has distinct childlike innocence, playfulness and educational significance. The content and form of children's songs are usually simple, easy to understand and remember, and at the same time, they also pay attention to fun and interaction to attract children's attention and cultivate their language ability and cognitive ability.
On the other hand, poetry is a broader art form, which can be geared to readers of all ages, including adults and children. Poetry pays attention to expressing emotions, describing scenery, shaping images and exploring human experience, which usually has deeper connotation and higher artistic value. The forms of expression of poetry can also be more diversified and complicated, including rhythm, rhythm, imagery, metaphor and so on.