Title: A Family of Poems: My Favorite Poetry for Children
Editor: Caroline Kennedy
Paintings by: Jon J. Muth
Genre: Poetry
Summary of Book: This is a collection of poetry for children compiled by Caroline Kennedy including favorites of her childhood and current selections. Sections are separated by subject and include well-known traditional poetry as well as simple and silly poems. There is an introduction to each section written by Kennedy.
Grade level: This book is appropriate for and can be read to children of all ages. Many poems are suitable for early readers. More difficult poems by e.e. cummings and Shakespeare will require adult assistance.
Comments: This is an outstanding collection of poetry that will delight children and refresh adults. The juxtaposition of works by Frost, Rossetti, Shakespeare, Plath, and Neruda with poetry from Prelutsky, Nash, Milne, and Carroll is not disarming. The book is laid out well and includes many helpful references for sorting and translating poems. Great care was taken to represent many different cultures in the subject matter as well as the illustrations. Caroline Kennedy's introductions are sweet and insightful. The watercolors by Jon J. Muth are realistic, topical, and lovely. I highly recommend this book for your own collection or your classroom library.
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