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"Finally in paperback, a timeless collection celebrating the joys of poetry for children of all ages--an indispensable introduction to literature and life that brings together essential classic children's poems with the best of modern and contemporary international poetry. The simple pleasures of reading and listening to poetry can make unforgettable memories in childhood and help children develop an interest in language and storytelling. From Robert Frost to Maya Angelou, Shel Silverstein to Emily Dickinson, this collection emphasizes the fun and diversity of poetry, providing young readers with a well-rounded, inclusive selection of poets. Under the guidance of a special advisory board of esteemed poets, and featuring artwork by Tom Pohrt, the well-known illustrator of Crow and Weasel, A Child's Anthology of Poetry includes favorite poems such as William Blake's ""The Tyger"" and Lewis Carroll's ""Jabberwocky,"" in addition to more recent classics such as Elizabeth Bishop's ""Sestina"" and Theodore Roethke's ""My Papa's Waltz."" Full of surprises and lyric charm, this delightful volume will be treasured by generations of readers."

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A fine anthology of poems that caters equally to the tastes of young children and older ones. The approximately 250 poems are arranged in alphabetical order by author and are successfully balanced among different genres. There are examples of traditional children's poetry, contemporary works, didactic moral poems, philosophical poetry, narrative pieces (including Casey at the Bat ), animal poems, and even poems about poetry. Among those poets with four or more selections: William Blake, Lewis Carroll, Emily Dickinson, Rachel Field, Robert Frost, Henry W. Longfellow, Theodore Roethke, Christina Rossetti, William Carlos Williams, William Wordsworth, and William B. Yeats. (Kirkus Reviews)

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Elizabeth Hauge Sword was raised in New York City. A graduate of Dartmouth College, she previously worked for ABC Sports and was a field producer for ABC Radio. She teaches elementary-school children and runs a computer consulting business. Sword lives in Princeton, New Jersey.

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