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

A Compendium of best-loved verse, this giant anthology of over 440 poems contains many of the favorite poems of the American people. Thios volume celebrates the ability of poetry to capture in a few words the thoughts and emotions that reach to the heart of human experience.

A collection of religious and popular poems from well known and anonymous writers.

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.

Contains over 575 of the most frequently requested poems in America, divided by subject and indexed by authors and first lines.

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."

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The arrival of every new child is an opportunity for many in the community to celebrate. In Bless This Child, Unitarian Universalist minister Edward Searl has collected a wide range of poetry and prose for every occasion surrounding a new life: composing birth announcements, birthday cards, and notes to new mothers and fathers/ performing readings at birth ceremonies and naming rituals/ and honoring an adoption. An indispensable tool for well-wishers, this collection will also provide quiet spiritual sustenance to new and expecting parents. The selections are contemplative, contemporary, and spiritual but not overtly religious. They are drawn from ancient and modern sources from the famous to the obscure and from various cultures and faith traditions. Many works are previously uncollected. Includes passages from Lao Tzu, Charles Dickens, George Bernard Shaw, Nelson Mandela, Hillary Rodham Clinton, and Erica Jong, among many others. Filled with wonder and hope, Bless This Child is the perfect gift -- a keepsake for expecting mothers and their partners, new parents, grandparents, clergy, and anyone who has a role in nurturing the sacred life of a new baby.