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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 Disney-Hyperion
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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 these were t...more
The book contains the poems that became her favorites when she was a child because these were t...more
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.
Caroline Kennedy shares her family’s traditions and carefully selected, favorite poems for children in this anthology. The anthology contains poems divided into seven sections according to topics such as “About Me”, “That’s So Silly”, “The Seasons”, etc. The beloved poems from all over the world are written in a variety of styles by contemporary poets as well as old, well-known favorites. Caroline Kennedy begins her book with a well-written introduction and each section begins with its own piece...more
The book A Family of Poems by Caroline Kennedy is a collection of poems her family cherished. The book is broken into seven sections with different themes. The author wrote this book with intentions of having parents read it to their children and share in the inspiration of the poems.
All of the poems have different sounds according to what chapter they are in. The poems all reflect the chapter and theme they are categorized into. The images in the book are fantastic. They really bring the poems...more
All of the poems have different sounds according to what chapter they are in. The poems all reflect the chapter and theme they are categorized into. The images in the book are fantastic. They really bring the poems...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 short,...more
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, and ac...more
This is a surprisingly well thought out, compiled, and meaningful collection of poetry that will appeal to children and adults alike. A number of my friends have included this in their children’s libraries and read from it not just at bedtime. The book is divided into seven sections that children can relate to such as ‘About Me’, ‘Bedtime’, etc… It encourages students to read and express themselves through poetry. Teachers and students can engage in discussions about different types of poems, va...more
Once I started reading the poems in this anthology, I could not put the book down! Caroline Kennedy has created an anthology of poems that her family enjoyed. She shares with us poetry that includes over one hundred poems from all over the world. The poems are diverse even including Psalms. This book is divided into sections that reflect a child's world. The sections include; About Me, That's So Silly, Animals, The Seasons, The Seashore, Adventure, Bedtime, and Foreign Poems in their original la...more
This anthology by Caroline Kennedy is a wonderful collection of excellent poems. The beautiful watercolor illlustrations made this book gorgeous and enjoyable. I like how the poems are divided into the different sections with several choices. The choices are; About Me, That's So Silly!, Animals, The Seasons, The Seashore, Adventure, and Bedtime. At the end of this book is an index of first lines for every poem. The end of the book also has some foreign poems in their orginal languages from the b...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" by William Blake
"April Rain Song" by Langston Hughes
"The Daffodils" by William Wordsworth
"Thoughts" by Jacque...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" by William Blake
"April Rain Song" by Langston Hughes
"The Daffodils" by William Wordsworth
"Thoughts" by Jacque...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 be required library inv...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 be required library inv...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.
A Family of Poems: My Favorite Poetry for Children by Caroline Kennedy
1. Genre: Poetry
2. A Family of Poems is a beautifully put together collection of poems for children ranging in eras of ancient times to modern times.
3. a. Area for Comment: Illustrations
b. Not only is this book a treasury of all poems that can be read for children, but the accompanying watercolor illustrations are breathtaking.
c. Although many of these poems may be “over some children’s heads”, as some were for my 7 year ol...more
1. Genre: Poetry
2. A Family of Poems is a beautifully put together collection of poems for children ranging in eras of ancient times to modern times.
3. a. Area for Comment: Illustrations
b. Not only is this book a treasury of all poems that can be read for children, but the accompanying watercolor illustrations are breathtaking.
c. Although many of these poems may be “over some children’s heads”, as some were for my 7 year ol...more
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 s...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 children....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 children....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 with...more
Great gift or to share with kids
Using some of her own family's favorite poems as a starting point, Caroline Kennedy-Schlossberg has compiled a collection of poetry all families can read and enjoy together. The broad range of poems will appeal to children of all ages (N-A).
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 Carroll, and co...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 Carroll, and co...more
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 poem...more
I love to read poetry to my 4 year old and to my 3rd grade students. This great anthology includes poem by Langston Hughes, Yates, Lewis Carroll, e.e. cummings, Robert Frost, and Dylan Thomas, just to name a few. After reading a few of my favorites aloud, my students can't wait to read it on their own, and my son often climbs into my lap and asks me to read to him. Colorful pictures add to the appeal. Children of all ages will find something to love about this collection.
Poetry anthologies are always an asset, but some offer more than others. In this case the poets represented range from the Bible to Anonymous to Edward Lear- and on and on and on...
In addition they are wisely arranged (About ME, So Silly, Animals, The Seasons, The Seashore, Adventure, ands Bedtime). The forward, first line index, and foreign poems in original languages make it all the more useful and informative.
In addition they are wisely arranged (About ME, So Silly, Animals, The Seasons, The Seashore, Adventure, ands Bedtime). The forward, first line index, and foreign poems in original languages make it all the more useful and informative.
Sep 29, 2008
Heather
rated it
5 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
Families, People who appreciate illustrated poetry, People who like to read aloud
Recommended to Heather by:
Found after reading Kennedy's "A Patriot's Handbook"
Shelves:
childrens-books,
poetry
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. The addition of...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. The addition of...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.
Gretchen Young, AB'84, AM'84
Editor
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.
Editor
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.
Apr 10, 2009
Julie Titcomb
is currently reading it
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.
I highly recommend this book of poetry for all households with kids. Not only is it illustrated by Jon Muth (which is worthy of purchase alone), but the poems selected in this anthology were chosen with care and attention to particular themes, language, and variety. It's the best little collection of poems for children that I've found.
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.
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Caroline Bouvier Kennedy is an American author and attorney. She is the daughter and only surviving child of U.S. President John F. Kennedy and his wife, Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy Onassis. An older sister, Arabella, died shortly after her birth in 1956. Brother John F. Kennedy, Jr. died in a plane crash in 1999. Another brother, Patrick Bouvier Kennedy died two days after his birth in 1963.
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