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A Child's Anthology of Poetry
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4 out of 5
Based on 320 Ratings and 69 Reviews

Book Description
The ideal poetry for children is often thought to be silly rhymes or doggerel. The editors of this book have adopted a more ambitious approach that encourages parents not to underestimate the ability of their children to understand and absorb the music of poetry -- especially when read aloud. In collaboration with a special advisory board, they have selected a surprisingly rich collection... More
Book Information
PublisherEcco
BindingHardcover (8 editions)
Reading LevelUncategorized
# of Pages344
ISBN-100880013788
ISBN-13978-0880013789
Publication Date09/01/1997
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About Elizabeth Hauge Sword (Author, Editor) : Elizabeth Hauge Sword is a published author and an editor of children's books. A published credit of Elizabeth Hauge Sword is A Child's Anthology of Poetry.
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About Victoria Flournoy McCarthy (Editor) : Victoria Flournoy McCarthy is a published editor of children's books. A published credit of Victoria Flournoy McCarthy is A Child's Anthology of Poetry.
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About Tom Pohrt (Illustrator) : Tom Pohrt is a published author and an illustrator of children's books. Some of the published credits of Tom Pohrt include The Walls of Cartagena, Genies, Meanies, and Magic Rings, The Little Gentlema... more
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