Synopses & Reviews
This book celebrates the last century of poetry written for children by collecting some of the most genre-representative classic and contemporary verses in one volume. The twentieth century has seen an explosion in the number of poets writing for children, and in the amount of accessible
poetry available to them. This collection is arranged thematically. From Rudyard Kipling to Charles Causley, from Ogden Nash to Michael Rosen, the style and subject matter of the selections ranges dramatically. Familiar, popular poems alternate with some less well-known rhymes, grouped together
under headings such as childhood, war, animals and mystery. In One Hundred Years of Poetry for Children, Michael Harrison and Christopher Stuart-Clark have compiled a treasure trove of the best children's poems from all over the English-speaking world.
Synopsis
This is a reflective and beautifully put-together anthology of poems to stimulate the emotions, whether evoking the comforting silence of true friendship, the thrill of sea tempests in the night, the power of hunger, or the joy of the first stirrings of love. Divided into seven themed sections (mystery, animals, childhood, people, scene, war, and love), it includes many classics by authors such as Walter de la Mare, G.K. Chesterton, Dylan Thomas, Ogden Nash, Michael Rosen, Eleanor Farjeon, T.S. Eliot, W.H. Auden, E.E. Cummings, Roger McGough, and Philip Larkin.
Synopsis
"Instead of presenting more of the same literal, singsong poems for children, the editors mine the works of the last century to provide readers with a thematically arranged book of verse that they will be able to read and understand now, but will also think about for many years to come".--"School Library Journal". 130 illustrations.
Synopsis
When Mrs. Merz asks her sixth grade class to write poems of apology, they end up liking their poems so much that they decide to put them together into a book. Not only that, but they get the people to whom they apologized to write poems back. A mesmerizing collection of poetry that's perfect for inspiring childrenand#160;age nine and up to find their own poetic voice.and#160;
About the Author
Caldecott Honor Medalist Pamela Zagarenski is a brilliant painter of many worlds. As well as illustrating picture books, she creates sculptures and large paintings, which can be viewed at an art gallery in Mystic, Connecticut. She divides her time between Stonington, Connecticut, and her house on Prince Edward Island.