Climb Into My Lap First Poems To Read Together

by Lee Bennett Hopkins

A series of poems written to evoke the issues with which children struggle--identity, growing independence, relationships--focus on familiar experiences such as taking a bath, brushing one's teeth, and reveling in worlds of make-believe.

Genres: Poetry, Childrens, Picture Books

80 pages, Hardcover

First published October 1, 1998

About the author

Lee Bennett Hopkins was inducted into the Florida Artists Hall of Fame in 2017. He holds a Guinness Book of Records citation for compiling the most anthologies for children. He has also received the Christopher Award, the Regina Medal, and the National Council of Teachers of English Excellence in Poetry for Children Award. He lives in Florida.

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Reviews

[Rachel]

It was a nice collection of children's poems for those just beginning to read. I loved that it had "The Quangle Wangle Quee" poem by Edward Lear, the man has some really funny nonsensical poetry.

[Paul Hankins]

Reading mentor/mentee ready poems for sharing by trusted/treasured children's poet, Lee Bennett Hopkins.