Classic Treasury of Best-Loved Children's Poems - Hardcover

Dann, Penny

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0762420286 ISBN 13: 9780762420285

Publisher: Running Press, 2005

Synopsis

Imaginative artwork from best-selling illustrator Penny Dann adds a touch of whimsy to this collection of classic poetry for children from William Wordsworth, Edward Lear, Christina Rossetti, Rudyard Kipling, Robert Louis Stevenson, and many other writers. Children aged 4 to 8 will discover the magic of rhyme as they read forty-eight short poems, sure to spark their imaginations and inspire a love of language. Original illustrations by Penny Dann bring each timeless favorite to life for a new generation of readers. From the soothing Lullaby and Good Night” to the silly rhymes of The Owl and the Pussy-Cat,” The Classic Treasury of Best-Loved Chilrdren's Poems is an entertaining introduction to the rich possibilities of the English language and the wonderful world of poetry.

About this title

About the Author:

Penny Dann's simple, whimsical style has been acclaimed by Publisher's Weekly, School Library Journal, and Booklist. She has illustrated a number of children's anthologies for Running Press. She has numerous other children's books to her credit including The Secret Fairy series. She lives in Brighton, England.

About this edition

• Publisher: Running Press
• Publication date: 2005
• ISBN 10: 0762420286
• ISBN 13: 9780762420285
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 56