|
A collection of more than 120 poems for children to learn, including selections from classic and contemporary poets, with tips and tricks from former Children's Poet Laureate Mary Ann Hoberman on memorization and recitation. Contents: The Short of It (very short poems); One and All (poems about people); Beautiful Beasts (animal poems); Delicious Dishes (food); It's About Time; Happiness Is (joy); Weather and Seasons; Sad & Sorrowful; Strange & Mysterious (many take place at night); Poems from Storybooks; The Long of It (long poems that rhyme.) Illustrated by Michael Emberley. IL 3-6. | |