Publisher's Synopsis
Discover a treasure trove of poems for children by renowned poet Charles Causley in this beautiful Macmillan Classics edition. With a foreword by poet Roger McGough and charming illustrations by John Lawrence, this Collected Poems for Children is the perfect start to a lifelong love of poetry.
Chosen and arranged by the author himself, the poems in this collection cover a delightful range of subjects from funny to sad, seasons to fables - perfect for reading aloud together. John Lawrence's illustrations, inspired by his visit to Causley's home in Cornwall, are sprinkled throughout the book, adding an extra layer of charm to the poems.
The Children's Books History Society praises this collection, saying 'Church bells ought to greet the arrival of Causley's Collected Poems for Children . . . it is so plum-pudding-rich in delight.' This special paperback edition is a gift to be treasured by young poetry lovers for years to come.
