"Until this century, most children's poetry was either syrupy sweet or overblown and didactic, and tended to talk down to its readers. Contemp...
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Dec 09, 2009
Megan
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K-6th grades
Another great poetry book from Jack Prelutsky. This collection has such an anthologic variety of poem topics, from the subject of wolfs to summertime stars to the month of June. The pages are filled with many poems from many different authors. The text on each page is relatively small, needing a teacher to be the reader for younger children, or it could be used as a read alone for the upper grades. Some illustrations run across the pages while others sit nicely at the botto More...
Another great poetry book from Jack Prelutsky. This collection has such an anthologic variety of poem topics, from the subject of wolfs to summertime stars to the month of June. The pages are filled with many poems from many different authors. The text on each page is relatively small, needing a teacher to be the reader for younger children, or it could be used as a read alone for the upper grades. Some illustrations run across the pages while others sit nicely at the botto More...
Apr 13, 2011
catherine
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Poetry.
Another strong wonderful collection with many different authors. I liked that this book had a huge variety on topics. The illustrations were childlike and the poems were anywhere from serious to silly. A great collection for children of all ages.
Another strong wonderful collection with many different authors. I liked that this book had a huge variety on topics. The illustrations were childlike and the poems were anywhere from serious to silly. A great collection for children of all ages.
Jan 20, 2011
Zoe
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A collection of poems arranged by topic, by many different authors. Playful words perfect for babies and children, and enjoyable for parents. Nice watercolor illustrations to accompany the poetry.
Jun 10, 2009
I would like to own this book. Nice illustrations and good selection of poems. Selected by Jack Pretlutsky (Behold the Bold Umbrellephant).
Jul 19, 2010
Susan
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very dense, packed with poetry, art has a nice retro fifties feel. Might be offputting for kids considering small type and tons of poetry but teachers and adults should appreciate the scope of the collection
Aug 10, 2007
Carolyn
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This is the most creative book of children's poetry I have ever seen or read. The illustrations are outstanding, and the layout of poems often reflects the topic of the poem - eg it may be laid out in a circle. I have a copy of this book that gives me endless pleasure in seeing the creativity of the human mind in something so endearing.
Sep 13, 2011
Theresa
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a good selection of poems
and information about the poems explaining them to children
a great collection of poems with explanations of form and meaning
and information about the poems explaining them to children
a great collection of poems with explanations of form and meaning
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