Publisher's Synopsis
""Storytelling Poems"" is a collection of poems selected and arranged by Frances Jenkins Olcott in 1913. The collection is intended for storytelling, reading aloud, and for children to read on their own. The poems in this book are chosen for their narrative quality, and each one tells a story that is engaging and entertaining for young readers. The book includes classic poems such as ""The Pied Piper of Hamelin"" by Robert Browning and ""The Owl and the Pussy-Cat"" by Edward Lear, as well as lesser-known works by authors such as Christina Rossetti and Eugene Field. The poems are arranged thematically, with sections on animals, fairy tales, and adventure stories, among others. The book is beautifully illustrated with black and white drawings that bring the poems to life. ""Storytelling Poems"" is a timeless collection that will delight children and adults alike with its engaging stories and enchanting verse.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.
