Australian Poems to Read to the Very Young

Australian Poems to Read to the Very Young
Author: Yvonne Perrin
Publisher: Australia in Print
Total Pages: 25
Release: 1989
Genre: Animals
ISBN: 9780867770476

Children's poems deal with Australian topics, including "Woolloomooloo," "The Swagman," "Bullocky Bill," "The Kookaburra," and "A Skinky Problem."

Poems by Young Australians

Poems by Young Australians
Author: Taronga Foundation
Publisher:
Total Pages: 106
Release: 2009
Genre: Children's poetry, Australian
ISBN: 9781741664065

Here is a collection to share and enjoy - the very best poems for young people, by young people. This anthology of winning and commended poems from the 2008 Taronga Foundation Poetry Prize is both a delight and a revelation, showcasing the remarkable talent of poets from 8 to 19 years of age. The brainchild of bestselling author Bradley Trevor Greive, the Taronga Foundation Poetry Prize was launched in 2003 - a chance for young people to get creative, get writing and get published. The competition brings together two themes that have been linked throughout history - poetry and nature. The theme for this year is Bears, a particular passion of author Bradley Trevor Greive. 'Poetry lovers rejoice. The best and brightest of our best and brightest have served up their unblemished hearts for your enjoyment. 'Poems By Young Australians Vol 6 is a delight. Every page launches a new talent and heralds a new voice. Bright and witty, powerfully beautiful and darkly delicious, here is a potent poetic dose to startle the eyes, twist tongues with laughter and fluff up the cerebral lobes. 'To be read, reread and reread as life requires.' Bradley Trevor Greive International bestselling author of The Blue Day Book

The ABC Book of Australian Poetry

The ABC Book of Australian Poetry
Author: Libby Hathorn
Publisher:
Total Pages: 192
Release: 2010
Genre: Australia
ISBN: 9780733320194

Follow a river of poetry through country, town, the bush, the four seasons, night and day, and explore the Australian landscape through the eyes of our best Australian poets. Age 10-14. 'I am the river, gently flowing, as I wind my way to the sea.' (Mary Duroux) Follow the river of poetry through country, town, the bush, the four seasons, night and day and explore the Australian landscape through the eyes of our best Australian poets. In this beautiful collection of poems for children, award-winning author and poet, Libby Hathorn, has brought together favourites such as those by A.B. 'Banjo' Paterson, Dorothea Mackellar and C.J. Dennis, as well as more contemporary poems by Steven Herrick, Eva Johnson, Les A. Murray and others. Exquisite illustrations by Cassandra Allan make this a collection to treasure. Age 10-14.

Poems by Young Australians

Poems by Young Australians
Author: Taronga Foundation Staff
Publisher:
Total Pages: 95
Release: 2004
Genre: Australian poetry
ISBN: 9780759320369

Here is a collection to share and enjoy -athe very best poems by young people, for young people. This anthology of winning and commended poems from the 2004 Taronga Foundation Poetry Prize is both a delight and a revelation, showcasing the remarkable talent of poets from 8 to 19 years of age. The brainchild of bestselling author Bradley Trevor Greive, the Taronga Foundation Poetry Prize was launched in 2003 - a chance for young people to get creative, get writing and get published. The competition brings together two themes that have been linked throughout history - poetry and nature. Both are under threat, and both are passions of author Bradley Trevor Greive. 'Nature has always been one of the greatest inspirations for poetry. In fact, it is virtually impossible to appreciate the beauty and wonder of nature without a love of poetry.' Bradley Trevor Greive, Governor, The Taronga Foundation

60 Classic Australian Poems

60 Classic Australian Poems
Author: Geoff Page
Publisher: ReadHowYouWant.com
Total Pages: 430
Release: 2010-09-27
Genre: Poetry
ISBN: 1459603435

This is a superb introduction to poetry from the nineteenth century to the present. With insight and insider knowledge, poet Geoff Page emphasises the contribution made by the notable generation of Australian poets who emerged during and just after World War II. It includes several contemporary poems which are likely to become classics in the near future. Each poem is followed by a short, lively essay discussing its merits and suggesting why it might be considered a classic.

Classic Australian Poems

Classic Australian Poems
Author: Christopher Cheng
Publisher: Random House Australia
Total Pages: 308
Release: 2011-08-31
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 174275418X

Poems you can’t live without from Australia’s literary treasure chest! Australian poets have a wonderful way with words and their poems bring to life the iconic Aussie characters and unforgettable landscape that are part of our Australian heritage. Many of these - Mulga Bill, Clancy of the Overflow, The Ant Explorer, M'Dougal, The Shearer's Wife and Mr Smith - are larger than life. And the poets who created them - AB Patterson, CJ Dennis, Thomas E Spencer, Louis Esson and DH Souter - have become heroic figures in our pantheon of stars.The 60 poems in this collection appear in their original, or near original, form and are wide-ranging in their subject matter: animals, the countryside, the struggle of bush life, early transport, sport, growing old, being young and having fun with words! But whether they are humorous, serious or playful, they are simply a joy to read!No matter if we grew up reciting these classic poems at school, quote from them on important occasions or are meeting them for the first time, there is no doubt that these classic poems embody what it is to be Australian. Illustrated by Gregory Rogers.