Well-known, short poems are illustrated by twelve different artists.

A selection of poetry mainly about animals.

A collection of poems evoking the world and feelings of childhood.

An illustrated collection of well-known children's songs.

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.

A collection of traditional and original stories and poems by such authors as Aesop and Lewis Carroll, including excerpts from "The Wind in the Willows" and "Peter Pan."