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.

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

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.

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

An anthology of poems that have proved perenially popular includes more contemporary voices in its third edition.

A selection of poetry mainly about animals.

Set sail with "Wynken, Blynken, and Nod" and "The Owl and the Pussy-Cat," and gaze in wonder at the night sky with "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star." Stroll the beach with "The Walrus and the Carpenter," and experience the magic of Christmas with "A Visit from St. Nicholas." This enchanting collection of childhood verse features these and nearly 100 other classic poems, illustrated by a master of the Art Nouveau style. With his fine eye for intricate detail and boundless enthusiasm for the fantastic, Willy Pogány perfectly captures the charm of these beloved verses in color and black-and-white images. Favorite poems include the works of William Blake, Robert Louis Stevenson, Lewis Carroll, George MacDonald, and other great poets. Includes a selection from the Common Core State Standards Initiative: "The Owl and the Pussycat."

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.

Anthology of Spike Milligan's poems and stories for children. Suggested level: junior, primary.