The Random House Book of Poetry for Children19 reviews

Random House, 1983

A Perennial Gift

+ Great Book for children
+ For young and old children
+ Children's Poetry
  
  











  



  
Sing A Song Of Popcorn: Every Child's Book Of Poems5 reviews

Scholastic Press, 1988

An excellent resource for elementary teachers :)

+ Great poems and Lovely illustrations
+ Great for book club
+ A great addition of any bookshelf
+ Collection of fantastic poems
  
  











  



  
When Dark Comes Dance1 review
Nancy Larrick

Philomel, 1983

My Favorite Childhood Book

I can't remember when I have not had a copy of When the Dark Comes Dancing; my parents started reading to me from it before I can remember. I love almost all of the poems and most of the illustrations (the only reason that I took off one star is that there are one or two illustrations that scared ...
  
  











  



  
Read-Aloud Rhymes for the Very Young21 reviews

Knopf Books for Young Readers, 1986

Family Favorite

+ One of My Favorites
+ A poetry lover is born!
+ really cute
+ Some really good and very original rhymes
  
  











  



  
Classic Poetry: An Illustrated Collection3 reviews

Candlewick, 1998

Classics Poems to Share with Your Children

+ A Poetry Anthology for Thoughtful Children
+ brilliant selection

Michael Rosen's collection of poetry refuses to talk down to children. He has selected classic poems from the seventeenth century to modern day, poems (and poets) that children will hear references to for the rest of their lives. From Shakespeare to Shelley to T. S. Eliot and many more, Rosen ...
  
  











  



  
The Harp and Laurel Wreath: Poetry and Dictation for the Classical Curriculum6 reviews

Ignatius Press, 1999

Twaddle-free Copywork

+ A Wonderful Resource
+ Beautiful Collection of Poetry for Children

This is *the* all-in-one resource for your classical copywork, dictation, and memory work needs. Laura Berquist has done all the legwork for busy homeschooling parents, bringing together a lovely selection of poetry and organizing it according to the stages of the trivium. Selections for the ...
  
  











  



  
Favorite Poems Old and New: Selected For Boys and Girls16 reviews
Helen Ferris Tibbets

Doubleday & Company, Inc., 1957

What a find!

+ Everyone should have this.
+ What a joy!
+ Poetry for Young and Old
+ Poetry Source
  
  











  



  
An Illustrated Treasury of Read-Aloud Poems for Young People (Read-Aloud)1 review

Black Dog & Leventhal Publishers, 2003

Great Collection for Any Aged Child (and Adult!)

I was thrilled to find this expansive volume of poetry which all my children - ages three through 12 - could equally enjoy. The mini-biographies of many of the poets provide an excellent source of further exploration into the individual lives of the poets. The way the poems are separated also ...
  
  











  



  
The Harp and Laurel Wreath: Poetry and Dictation for the Classical Curriculum6 reviews

Ignatius Press, 1999

Twaddle-free Copywork

+ A Wonderful Resource
+ Beautiful Collection of Poetry for Children

This is *the* all-in-one resource for your classical copywork, dictation, and memory work needs. Laura Berquist has done all the legwork for busy homeschooling parents, bringing together a lovely selection of poetry and organizing it according to the stages of the trivium. Selections for the ...
  
  











  



  
When Dark Comes Dance1 review
Nancy Larrick

Philomel, 1983

My Favorite Childhood Book

I can't remember when I have not had a copy of When the Dark Comes Dancing; my parents started reading to me from it before I can remember. I love almost all of the poems and most of the illustrations (the only reason that I took off one star is that there are one or two illustrations that scared ...
  
  











  



  
Sing A Song Of Popcorn: Every Child's Book Of Poems5 reviews

Scholastic Press, 1988

An excellent resource for elementary teachers :)

+ Great poems and Lovely illustrations
+ Great for book club
+ A great addition of any bookshelf
+ Collection of fantastic poems
  
  











  



  
The Random House Book of Poetry for Children19 reviews

Random House, 1983

A Perennial Gift

+ Great Book for children
+ For young and old children
+ Children's Poetry
  
  











  



  
Favorite Poems Old and New: Selected For Boys and Girls16 reviews
Helen Ferris Tibbets

Doubleday & Company, Inc., 1957

What a find!

+ Everyone should have this.
+ What a joy!
+ Poetry for Young and Old
+ Poetry Source
  
  











  



  
Read-Aloud Rhymes for the Very Young21 reviews

Knopf Books for Young Readers, 1986

Family Favorite

+ One of My Favorites
+ A poetry lover is born!
+ really cute
+ Some really good and very original rhymes
  
  











  



  
An Illustrated Treasury of Read-Aloud Poems for Young People (Read-Aloud)1 review

Black Dog & Leventhal Publishers, 2003

Great Collection for Any Aged Child (and Adult!)

I was thrilled to find this expansive volume of poetry which all my children - ages three through 12 - could equally enjoy. The mini-biographies of many of the poets provide an excellent source of further exploration into the individual lives of the poets. The way the poems are separated also ...
  
  











  



  
Classic Poetry: An Illustrated Collection3 reviews

Candlewick, 1998

Classics Poems to Share with Your Children

+ A Poetry Anthology for Thoughtful Children
+ brilliant selection

Michael Rosen's collection of poetry refuses to talk down to children. He has selected classic poems from the seventeenth century to modern day, poems (and poets) that children will hear references to for the rest of their lives. From Shakespeare to Shelley to T. S. Eliot and many more, Rosen ...