A first poetry book
Discover poems where everyday life, animals and imagination suddenly turn delightfully upside down.
Genres
What is A first poetry book about?
This lively collection introduces young readers to the fun and variety of poetry. It brings together traditional rhymes and newer poems about everyday life, animals, people, imagination and surprising ideas. Some verses are playful and humorous, while others are thoughtful or gently moving. With poems by writers including Ian Serraillier, John Ciardi, Karla Kuskin and Eleanor Farjeon, and lively illustrations throughout, the book offers poems to read aloud, enjoy together or discover independently.
Pages
128 pages
Reading age
Early Reader (5-8)
This edition
1979
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