Synopses & Reviews
Imaginative artwork from best-selling illustrator Penny Dann adds a touch of whimsy to this collection of classic poetry for children from William Wordsworth, Edward Lear, Christina Rossetti, Rudyard Kipling, Robert Louis Stevenson, and many other writers. Children aged 4 to 8 will discover the magic of rhyme as they read forty-eight short poems, sure to spark their imaginations and inspire a love of language. Original illustrations by Penny Dann bring each timeless favorite to life for a new generation of readers. From the soothing Lullaby and Good Night” to the silly rhymes of The Owl and the Pussy-Cat,” The Classic Treasury of Best-Loved Chilrdren's Poems is an entertaining introduction to the rich possibilities of the English language and the wonderful world of poetry.
About the Author
Penny Dann’s simple, whimsical style has been acclaimed by Publisher’s Weekly, School Library Journal, and Booklist. She has illustrated a number of children’s anthologies for Running Press. She has numerous other children’s books to her credit including The Secret Fairy series. She lives in Brighton, England.