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This tenth-anniversary reissue of a timeless collection celebrates the joys of poetry for children of all ages. Bringing together essential classic children’s poems with the best of modern and contemporary international poetry, A Child’s Anthology of Poetry is an indispensable introduction to literature and life for the young reader.

The simple pleasures of reading and listening to poetry are unforgettable memories of childhood, and, for young minds, poetry is the gateway to 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 readers with a well-rounded, inclusive selection of poets. With the guidance of a special advisory board of esteemed poetsDeborah Digges, Gerald Early, Louise Glck, Jorie Graham, Edward Hirsch, Garrett Hongo, Maxine Kumin, Cynthia MacDonald, William Matthews, Thylias Moss, Ishmael Reed, Sarah Rosenstock, and Mark Strandthe editors have fashioned a delightful volume that encourages parents not to underestimate their children’s ability to appreciate the music of the written word. It is a volume that will be treasured by generations of readers.

Featuring artwork by Tom Pohrt, the well-known illustrator of Crow and Weasel, and including 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,” A Child’s Anthology of Poetry is full of surprises and lyric charm.

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