The Random House Book of Poetry for Children

The Random House Book of Poetry for Children

By Jack Prelutsky

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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.
Publisher: Random House
ISBN-13: 9780394850108
ISBN-10: 0394850106
Published on 9/12/1983
Binding: Hardcover
Number of pages: 248

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I read a bit and I love it already. I love poetry! :)

This book is AWESOME!!!!! I read it a billion times (only 8).

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I love poems

I picked this book from DOGO BOOKS because it had good reviews and good ratings. When I read it, It was Awesome!! It's great!

Yea I think so too! :)

I love poems. I love the way that the poet explains him/herself. I think i can be a poet because I explain myself and i can tell people if im at a rough time but in a glad way.

i read this in 4th grade and its awesome!! i love the poems.

i just love potery alot and it is so times sad or happy but it mosly happy and i love it a lot so much so plz read it and enjoy it