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Poetry Speaks to Children [With CD (Audio)]
Hardcover
Series: Poetry Speaks Experience, Book 0
General Juvenile NonfictionPoetry
Publisher Price: $19.95
ISBN13: 9781402203299
Publisher: Sourcebooks Mediafusion
Published: Oct 1 2005
Pages: 112
Weight: 1.58
Height: 0.54 Width: 11.11 Depth: 9.29
Language: English
Awards: Audies, Benjamin Franklin Award, Listen Up
Turn every reading into an adventure, discover the joy of poetry together!
Poetry Speaks to Children is a beautifully illustrated poetry anthology that turns young listeners and readers into poetry lovers for life. Edited by Elise Paschen, this New York Times bestseller gathers more than 90 classic and contemporary poems, all chosen to spark wonder, laughter, and curiosity in children ages 5 to 12.
What sets this collection apart:
- Experience poetry aloud: The included audio CD features 50 tracks with 43 poems performed by the poets themselves. Listen as legends like Langston Hughes, Gwendolyn Brooks, Roald Dahl, and Nikki Giovanni bring their words to life--perfect for read-alouds, family listening, or classroom inspiration.
- Inspires confidence and creativity: Short, engaging poems help new readers and encourage kids to find their own voice, try writing, and fall in love with language.
- Made for families and classrooms: Perfect for bedtime stories, travel, poetry circles, or independent reading, this anthology makes poetry accessible, memorable, and fun.
- A lasting gift: Beautifully designed and brimming with poetry and art, this anthology is a treasured present for birthdays, holidays, graduations, or just because.
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