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."

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.

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.