{"product_id":"a-childs-anthology-of-poetry","title":"A Child's Anthology of Poetry","description":"\u003cp\u003e This tenth-anniversary reissue of a timeless collection celebrates the joys of poetry for children of all ages. Bringing together essential classic children's poems with the best of modern and contemporary international poetry, \u003ci\u003eA Child's Anthology of Poetry\u003c\/i\u003e is an indispensable introduction to literature and life for the young reader. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e The simple pleasures of reading and listening to poetry are unforgettable memories of childhood, and, for young minds, poetry is the gateway to an interest in language and storytelling. From Robert Frost to Maya Angelou, Shel Silverstein to Emily Dickinson, this collection emphasizes the fun and diversity of poetry, providing readers with a well-rounded, inclusive selection of poets. With the guidance of a special advisory board of esteemed poets—Deborah Digges, Gerald Early, Louise Glück, Jorie Graham, Edward Hirsch, Garrett Hongo, Maxine Kumin, Cynthia MacDonald, William Matthews, Thylias Moss, Ishmael Reed, Sarah Rosenstock, and Mark Strand—the editors have fashioned a delightful volume that encourages parents not to underestimate their children's ability to appreciate the music of the written word. It is a volume that will be treasured by generations of readers. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Featuring artwork by Tom Pohrt, the well-known illustrator of \u003ci\u003eCrow and Weasel\u003c\/i\u003e, and including favorite poems such as William Blake's \"The Tyger\" and Lewis Carroll's \"Jabberwocky,\" in addition to more-recent classics such as Elizabeth Bishop's \"Sestina\" and Theodore Roethke's \"My Papa's Waltz,\" \u003ci\u003eA Child's Anthology of Poetry\u003c\/i\u003e is full of surprises and lyric charm. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"OUATB","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48145408393471,"sku":"*R0037196*","price":4.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0487\/5550\/7364\/files\/8377103482501.jpg?v=1770407789","url":"https:\/\/shop.onceuponatimebooks.com\/products\/a-childs-anthology-of-poetry","provider":"Once Upon a Time Books AR","version":"1.0","type":"link"}