The Random House Book of Poetry for Children
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| Rating | : | 4.43 (641 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0394850106 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 248 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-05-10 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Five hundred poems, selected by poet and anthologist Jack Prelutsky, are divided into broad subject areas such as nature, seasons, living things, children, and home. With illustrations of cheerful, round-faced children and animals on every page, Arnold Lobel (a Caldecott medalist and creator of the Frog and Toad series) unifies the diverse poems to form a satisfying whole; Lobel can draw anything and make it funny--or poignant, if he chooses. The poems of Emily Dickinson, Robert Louis Stevenson, Robert
His last major project before his death in 1987 was The Arnold Lobel Book of Mother Goose (originally published as The Random House Book of Mother Goose). He received the Caldecott Medal for Fables in 1981 and a Caldecott Honor in 1971 for Frog and Toad Are Friends. It’s sequel, Frog and Toad Together, was an 1973 Newberry Honor Book. . He has written more than forty books of verse, ranging from his
Featuring a wealth of beloved classic poems from the past and modern glittering gems, every child who opens this treasury will finda world of surprises and delights which will instill a lifelong love of poetry. Featuring 572 unforgettable poems, and over 400 one-of-a-kind illustrations from the Caldecott-winning illustrator of the Frog and Toad series, Arnold Lobel, this collection is, quite simply, the perfect way to introduce children to the world of poetry.. The most accessible and joyous introduction to the world of poetry!The Random House Book of Poetry for Children offers both funny and illuminating poems for kids personally selected by the nation's first Children's Poet Laureate, Jack Prelutsky
Perfect Hannah Marshall My son does not love his reading homework, the way he used to. This; poetry rather, has re-spiked his interest! He is 8 & very bright, Math homework, no problem, he could do that all day longbut as we all know, reading is as important. I tell him, "we learn to read because la. Love it! The BEST book for getting young and older children interested in poetry. It has great little short poems and longer ones. Many poems in this book too! Illustrations are super fun & imaginative. Love it!. Short, easy to read poems for kids! My kids are enthralled with these clever little poems. Perfect for introducing poetry at an Elementary level. We love this new addition to our homeschool