This is a book of poems, verses and rhymes for children of all ages. There are over 175, and it covers a wide variety of subjects at various times of the year with many amusing characters. It includes the alphabet and 'Santa' for the smaller children, animals, nature, family and much more. There is also a collection of amusing 'short stories', which works well for all members of the family. It is ideal for children to read themselves or for bedtime stories. It is a unique collection of poems, verses and rhymes with a combination of learning and educational reading, yet at at the same time, fun and entertaining. It is suitable for children from the age of three upwards. There is something for everyone - hope you enjoy!

Complementing his Collected Poems, this volume gathers together all Walter de la Mare's poems for children. The book includes what, for the adult, are among his greatest pure lyrics. His descriptions of birds, beasts and natural phenomena are judged particularly sharp and accurate.

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.

An anthology of American poems, is arranged chronologically, from colonial alphabet rhymes to Native American cradle songs to contemporary poems. 50 illustrations, 20 in color.

Enter the delightful world of this long-format picture book poetry collection from #1 New York Times-bestselling creator Calef Brown. This book is powered by 100% natural POETROLIUMTM A verse-based energy source (with verbal synergy, of course) This stupendous poetry collection is full of zany characters—from Sleepy LaFeete, who chooses to snooze in the busiest spots, to Mister Adam Hatter and the Lovely Lady Wigg, who had a fig banquet and danced a fancy jig, to a guy named Rexx who uses exxtra Xs every now and then. It’s an irresistible feast: whimsical, hilarious, and always inspired. Calef Brown—master of wordplay and whimsy—serves up a spectacular verbal and visual banquet! Christy Ottaviano Books

Brings together over 300 nursery rhymes and poems suitable for reading aloud to babies and toddlers. As well as traditional rhymes like " Jack and Jill" , the collection also includes rhymes by Christina Rosetti, and contemporary poetry by writers such as Charles Causley and Grace Nichols.

"This is an anthology of 16 animal poems for children, illustrated by the graphic artist JooHee Yoon. The authors range from Lewis Carroll to D.H. Lawrence to Anonymous."--Publisher information.