Publisher's Synopsis
""Poems Every Child Should Know"" is a collection of the best poems of all time, carefully selected by Mary E. Burt for young people. The book contains over 200 poems, ranging from classic works by Shakespeare and Wordsworth to modern-day poems by Langston Hughes and Robert Frost. The poems are organized thematically, covering topics such as nature, animals, and holidays. Each poem is accompanied by an introduction that provides context and background information, making it easy for children to understand and appreciate the meaning and beauty of the poems. This book is an excellent resource for parents, teachers, and anyone who wants to introduce children to the world of poetry.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.