The Random House Book of Poetry for Children
  • Published: 1 October 1989
  • ISBN: 9780394850108
  • Imprint: RHUS Children's Books
  • Format: Hardback
  • Pages: 248
  • RRP: $45.00

The Random House Book of Poetry for Children

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The most accessible and joyous introduction to the world of poetry now has a new cover design!

The most accessible and joyous introduction to the world of poetry!

The Random House Book of Poetry for Children offers both funny and illuminating poems for kids personally selected by the nation's first Children's Poet Laureate, Jack Prelutsky. Featuring a wealth of beloved classic poems from the past and modern glittering gems, every child who opens this treasury will finda world of surprises and delights which will instill a lifelong love of poetry. Featuring 572 unforgettable poems, and over 400 one-of-a-kind illustrations from the Caldecott-winning illustrator of the Frog and Toad series, Arnold Lobel, this collection is, quite simply, the perfect way to introduce children to the world of poetry.
  • Published: 1 October 1989
  • ISBN: 9780394850108
  • Imprint: RHUS Children's Books
  • Format: Hardback
  • Pages: 248
  • RRP: $45.00
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Praise for The Random House Book of Poetry for Children

  • "A welcome reissue of an aesthetically pleasing and eminently useful collection." --Horn Book Guide
  • "A generous collection with a distinctly upbeat tone, this gives a taste of the best poets writing for children over the last several decades. . .Successsfully geared to meet home, school, and library needs." --Booklist, starred review
  • An ALA Notable Children's Book
  • IRA Children's Choice

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