Kingfisher Book Of Family Poems

A collection of poetry that captures many aspects of family relationships and interactions.

This collection is an ideal introduction to the joys of poetry. Deliberately wide-ranging, all the poems have been specially chosen for their accessibility to young children, to stimulate their imagination and to encourage a delight in poetry.

An illustrated collection of poems, ballads, limericks, riddles in rhyme, and nonsense verse.

Poetry in Literature for Youth offers teachers, librarians, parents, and students with an instrumental guide for incorporating all forms of poetry into the curriculum. More than 900 annotated entries provide descriptions of books and other resources, including anthologies, classics, various poetry formats, poetry novels, multicultural poetry, performance poetry, teen poetry, poet biographies, and curriculum connections. Educators, who are often unaware of the poetry resources available-particularly for young adults-will welcome this book with open arms. Lists for building a core poetry collection, along with resources for teaching poetry criticism and writing, electronic poetry resources, booktalks, classroom activities, and lesson plans complement this guide. Author, Geographic, Grade, Subject, and Title indexes are also included. For anyone interested in knowing more about poetry in literature, this is an indispensable guide.

Three fantastic poetry collections in one go! The Kingfisher Poetry Library brings together three favourite collections of poetry in one attractively priced package. Available for the first time as a single purchase, these books have great appeal for a new generation of readers. The carefully chosen poems reflect different themes and moods; each book is a delight in its own right. These poems are perfect for reading aloud to younger children, and make a wonderful introduction to the world of poetry for more confident readers.

Children of all ages will laugh out loud after reading this comic collection of poems. Roger McGough has compiled a wonderful array of favorite writers past and present -- from the classic verse of Lewis Carroll and Ogden Nash to the ridiculous rhymes of Jack Prelutsky and Shel Silverstein. With over 200 poems, this humorously illustrated book is a must for any family library.

Offers eighteen offbeat literary programs featuring creepy, dirty, and stinky stories that will appeal to young readers.