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A Family of Poems: My Favorite Poetry for Children
Caroline Kennedy has chosen a rich variety of Kennedy family favorite poems to include in this priceless collection. With thoughtful personal introductions written by Caroline herself, and beautiful new original artwork by award-winning artist, Jon J Muth, this collection is sure to become a family favorite for years to come.
Hardcover, 144 pages
Published
September 15th 2005
by Hyperion Books
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This anthology is one of the best available that I've seen. It doesn't talk down to children by only including silly, nonsense rhymes, but contains accessible works by important poets like Blake, William Carlos Williams, Frost, Emily Dickinson and Wordsworth. It is beautifully put together and I recommend it for anyone looking for a meaningful book either for their own children, or to be presented as a gift.
Using some of her own family's favorite poems as a starting point, Caroline Kennedy has compiled a collection of poetry all families can read and enjoy together. The broad range of poems will appeal to children from preschool up through teens.
The poems are divided into topics children can understand, such as: About Me, That's so Silly!, Animals, The Seasons, The Seashore, Adventure and Bedtime. Ancient poets such as Luo Binwang, 19th century poets such as Emily Dickinson and Lewis Car...more
The poems are divided into topics children can understand, such as: About Me, That's so Silly!, Animals, The Seasons, The Seashore, Adventure and Bedtime. Ancient poets such as Luo Binwang, 19th century poets such as Emily Dickinson and Lewis Car...more
In this beautiful collection of poetry illustrated by Jon J. Muth, there are over 100 poems, from five different continents. I was delighted to read so many poems that I was unfamiliar with, but enjoyed very much. The water color illustrations were so delicate, each one matching the mood and the feel of their poem. Caroline Kennedey divided her selections into child-friendly sections: About Me; That's So Silly; Animals; The Seasons; The Seashore; Adventure; and Bedtime. Each section has a sho...more
Last Thursday, I got this hardbound pristine book from a second-hand bookstore. I have always liked to read poetry but there are those that I do not understand. So, when I saw that this book contains poems for children and it is written by Caroline Kennedy (born 1957), the only surviving child of U.S. President John F. Kennedy and First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy, and the tag price was P180 ($4), why not?
The book contains the poems that became her favorites when she was a child because th...more
The book contains the poems that became her favorites when she was a child because th...more
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This eclectic collection of poetry is organized into seven categories: about me, that’s so silly, animals, the seasons, the seashore, adventure, and bedtime. Each section begins with a page in which Kennedy explains why she included the respective themes in her book of poetry for children. Her explanations illuminate personal, national, and universal relevance. The book contains a table of contents that lists titles and authors, an inspiring two-page introduction, an index of first lines, an...more
A great selection of about 110 children's poems, with fantastic watercolor illustrations by Jon J. Muth (author & illustrator of "Zen Shorts").
My favorite poems out of this book were:
"This is Just to Say" by William Carlos Williams
"The Road Not Taken" by Robert Frost
"The People Upstairs" by Ogden Nash
"Today is Very Boring" by Jack Prelutsky
"The Crocodile" by Lewis Caroll
"The Tyger"...more
My favorite poems out of this book were:
"This is Just to Say" by William Carlos Williams
"The Road Not Taken" by Robert Frost
"The People Upstairs" by Ogden Nash
"Today is Very Boring" by Jack Prelutsky
"The Crocodile" by Lewis Caroll
"The Tyger"...more
I have a deep love for poetry, perhaps because it is in my blood. My Great Grandfather was a “Hoosier Poet”
who wrote a collection of poems about Indiana at the turn of the century and my Grandfather had them
published in 1976, it is titled “Dad’s Doin’s.” So, I do not possess (his) talent for writing poetry, I do believe
I have inherited his love of poetry. The collection in this book vary tremendously, from A.A. Milne to one
of my favorites, Wordsworth, this book should ...more
who wrote a collection of poems about Indiana at the turn of the century and my Grandfather had them
published in 1976, it is titled “Dad’s Doin’s.” So, I do not possess (his) talent for writing poetry, I do believe
I have inherited his love of poetry. The collection in this book vary tremendously, from A.A. Milne to one
of my favorites, Wordsworth, this book should ...more
This is a wonderful anthology of poetry that covers so many subjects that children would enjoy, as I did. She pulls together a great range of authors from Yeats to Grimes to Tennyson to Machado. I like that she introduces each category and why it is important and that she included translated foreign poems in their original language in the back of the book. This would be a great asset to classrooms of all ages, whether they are studying something within the categories, the poets themselves or jus...more
The only thing better than the smart and witty selection of poems is Jon Muth's fabulous watercolors. It's one of my very favorites.
Who hasn't wanted to know what life was like for the presidents family? Of course i don't want to be bored to death, so this book helped my curiosity. The book is filled with their favorite childhood poems. They are first all very good poems, and defiantly describe childhood, and the best part of it. i felt myself reaching for this book when i was stressed, mad, or upset, and it always seemed to cheer me up. its such a sweet and happy book to read, especially when there children's poems, there ...more
To those who know me it's obvious why I love this book of poetry. I even have a copy in my classroom.
I like the arrangement of this anthology and the variety. Independent readers can tackle the shorter poems, while listeners with a short attention span will be able to enjoy them. Conversely, the longer poems provide interest and opportunity for exploring the poem for meaning and form. The vibrant watercolors will appeal to children listening
to or reading the poems. In all, this is a great anthology for someone looking for a collection of poems containing topics that are interesting to chi...more
to or reading the poems. In all, this is a great anthology for someone looking for a collection of poems containing topics that are interesting to chi...more
This is a delightful collection of favorite poems for children. The lovely accompanying watercolor illustrations perfectly capture the mood of each poem. Several translations of poems from foreign languages are included. In the back of the book, these poems are included in their original languages. Caroline Kennedy has also included a couple of poems written by her mother, Jacqueline Bouvier. In the introduction, she tells of the high place given to poetry in her family. No family should be...more
Great gift or to share with kids
This is one of the best poetry anthologies for children (and families) that I’ve ever read. This is poetry to start children on before it is ruined for them. These are poems that children can grow with, discovering new meanings through the years, and cherish as adults. I was surprised and delighted to find some of my favorites, including “This Is Just to Say” and “The Red Wheelbarrow” by William Carlos Williams, “Ode to a Pair of Socks” by Pablo Neruda, and “The Fish” by Elizabeth Bishop (a poe...more
Heather
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Recommends it for:
Families, People who appreciate illustrated poetry, People who like to read aloud
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Found after reading Kennedy's "A Patriot's Handbook"
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My oldest son (4 years old) has had poetry read to him since he was 2... starting with short, lilting and rhyming poems and, over the past two years, we've added all sorts of works.
I originally got this book from the library to see if it would be a good addition to our family library (since we already have books with many of these authors) and, I can tell you, I ordered this book the very next day! And, I kept the library book until my own copy arrived... reading from it daily. T...more
I originally got this book from the library to see if it would be a good addition to our family library (since we already have books with many of these authors) and, I can tell you, I ordered this book the very next day! And, I kept the library book until my own copy arrived... reading from it daily. T...more
The poems in this book convey many different emotions, from the silly poems to the sad poems. This would be a good book of poetry to read to the students for random poetry breaks or during times of transition. You could find a poem to go with almost any mood, depending on what your class needs for a particular day. This would be a good book to have in my future classroom.
Julie Titcomb
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A volume that will be beloved by any family! The illustrations and poems are in categories--by so many wonderful poets, from William Carlos Williams to e.e. Cummings. Kennedy has put together a completely delightful and beautiful book that is a perfect family gift and a book that will be continuously picked up and enjoyed! My highest recommendation.
This is a great anthology of poems that appeal to children. Most of them weren't written for children, but are appealing to them. Also, the organization is easy for kids to understand. They are poems about animals, about adventure, etc. We checked this out from the library, but we decided to buy it because we want to have it accessible to reread our favorites.
One last thing, John J. Muth did the paintings for the book and they're fabulous.
One last thing, John J. Muth did the paintings for the book and they're fabulous.
I actually haven't read the whole book, but the poems I have read from it are GREAT! There are funny poems, more serious poems, seasonal poems. It is a really good collection! I would love to have this to read to my kids - and maybe even memorize some with them. They are really cute.
What a beautiful book this is! I spent a wonderful Sunday morning reading this lovely book of poems. The illustrations invite you to pause and enjoy the words. The poems themselves are well known and perfect for sharing with everyone in your family. I read a few to my husband.
An amazing, amazing book of great poems chosen by Caroline Kennedy. The pictures are amazingly vivid, and it enhances the poetry beautifully. There are cute, funny, serious, and classic poems in here, and it is just a pleasure to read.
This poetry collection collected by Caroline Kennedy would be good for children in grades 4 and up. These are a wide range of poems she feels children will love and there is an introduction from her at the beginning of the book.
The range of poets is astonishing. From Frost to Prelutsky, Kennedy introduces children to the best the field has to offer.
Watercolor paintings tie everything together, finding the visual power in every poem.
The range of poets is astonishing. From Frost to Prelutsky, Kennedy introduces children to the best the field has to offer.
Watercolor paintings tie everything together, finding the visual power in every poem.
A collection of poems by Caroline Kennedy. There is a large variey of topics and poems that can be enjoyed by all kinds of different people young and old.
Great poems collected by Caroline Kennedy and divided by topics, like seasons, family, and funnies. This is a great family book!
One of my favorite children's poetry books! I have been reading this to my daughter since she was a few weeks old.
My daughter and I read this every night. We both LOVE the selected poems and beautiful illustrations.
A diverse, good-sized collection of poetry that I think would be an asset to any school library.
Jon J. Muth illustrates this book, and seriously, all the pictures are beautiful. I'm so excited I got him to sign my copy!
Another great collection and remembrances from Caroline Kennedy.
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