The 20th century children's poetry treasury
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87 pages · Released 1999 · Alfred A. Knopf
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This is a well-established, curated anthology of children's poetry from respected 20th-century poets. The collection celebrates imagination, wordplay, nature, friendship, and everyday childhood experiences through accessible, age-appropriate verse. There are no concerning content issues, and the diverse voices and styles expose young readers to literary craft and varied perspectives. It serves as an excellent introduction to poetry for elementary and middle-grade readers.
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A collection of more than 200 poems by such modern poets as Nikki Grimes, John Ciardi, Karla Kuskin, Ted Hughes, e.e. cummings, Eve Merriam, Deborah Chandra, Arnold Adoff, and more than 100 others. A collection of more than 200 poems by such modern poets as Nikki Grimes, John Ciardi, Karla Kuskin, Ted Hughes, e.e. cummings, Eve Merriam, Deborah Chandra, Arnold Adoff, and more than 100 others.
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- Children's poetry, English
- English poetry
- American poetry
- Children's poetry, American
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- Poetry, collections
- Children's poetry
- Juvenile Nonfiction
- Poetry
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ISBN 9780679893141 · Alfred A. Knopf