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A Children's Book of Verse

Name: A Children's Book of Verse
ISBN: 9780861124268

By Poems selected by Marjorie Rogers; illus. by Eric Kincaid

Which magical, funny or haunting verse will become your favourite discovery?

imaginative lively varied charming

Genres

Poetry/Verse Classics Humour

What is A Children's Book of Verse about?

From classic rhymes and haunting verses to funny, epic and magical poems, this lively anthology brings together a rich variety of children's poetry. Marjorie Rogers selects poems filled with rhythm, imagination and memorable characters, while Eric Kincaid's colourful illustrations add energy and charm to every page. Children can dip in and out, discover favourite verses, enjoy poems about nature and animals, or share them aloud with family and friends. A varied collection for reading, performing and enjoying together.

About the author

Marjorie Rogers brought together this cheerful collection by choosing poems that children can enjoy reading aloud, sharing and remembering. The book is illustrated by Eric Kincaid, a talented artist whose pictures have also appeared in much-loved classics such as The Wind in the Willows, Peter Pan and Alice in Wonderland. Together, words and pictures make poetry inviting and fun.

Pages

160 pages

Reading age

Junior (8-13)

This edition

1989

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