A Child's Garden of Verses

A Child's Garden of Verses
Author: Robert Louis Stevenson
Publisher: anboco
Total Pages: 82
Release: 2016-08-02
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 3736405448

A Child's Garden of Verses is a collection of poetry for children by the Scottish author Robert Louis Stevenson. The collection first appeared in 1885 under the title Penny Whistles, but has been reprinted many times, often in illustrated versions. It contains about 65 poems including the cherished classics "Foreign Children," "The Lamplighter," "The Land of Counterpane," "Bed in Summer," "My Shadow" and "The Swing." The classical scholar Terrot Reaveley Glover published a translation of the poems into Latin in 1922 under the title Carmina non prius audita de ludis et hortis virginibus puerisque.

A Child's Book of Poems

A Child's Book of Poems
Author:
Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company
Total Pages: 134
Release: 2007
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9781402750618

A collection of poems evoking the world and feelings of childhood.

A Child's Garden of Verse

A Child's Garden of Verse
Author: Robert Louis Stevenson
Publisher:
Total Pages: 116
Release: 1901
Genre: Children's poetry
ISBN:

The classic book of children's poetry that immortalized "The Land of Counterpane," "The Land of Nod," "My Shadow," and "Foreign Land."

A Treasury of Poems for Children

A Treasury of Poems for Children
Author: M. G. Edgar
Publisher: Courier Corporation
Total Pages: 274
Release: 2012-05-17
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 0486117502

Set sail with "Wynken, Blynken, and Nod" and "The Owl and the Pussy-Cat," and gaze in wonder at the night sky with "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star." Stroll the beach with "The Walrus and the Carpenter," and experience the magic of Christmas with "A Visit from St. Nicholas." This enchanting collection of childhood verse features these and nearly 100 other classic poems, illustrated by a master of the Art Nouveau style. With his fine eye for intricate detail and boundless enthusiasm for the fantastic, Willy Pogány perfectly captures the charm of these beloved verses in color and black-and-white images. Favorite poems include the works of William Blake, Robert Louis Stevenson, Lewis Carroll, George MacDonald, and other great poets. Includes a selection from the Common Core State Standards Initiative: "The Owl and the Pussycat."

My Shadow

My Shadow
Author: Robert Louis Stevenson
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 32
Release: 2016-03-15
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1634504135

I have a little shadow that goes in and out with me . . . Inside, outside, climbing up the stairs, or jumping into bed, your shadow may be following you! He may even be one step ahead as you run down the street! Complete with a cast of the whole family, a cat, a dog, and a teddy, this story is for everyone. Little ones who are just discovering their shadows for the first time will find inspiration between these pages, while older, more experienced kids are sure to learn new ways to play with their shadows. Get ready to laugh and giggle and then find the nearest light source and try out some shadows of your own! Sara Sanchez has created soft and inviting illustrations to creatively interpret Robert Louis Stevenson’s original lines from the poem “My Shadow,” which was originally published in his classic for children, A Child’s Garden of Verses. Sanchez’s pictures are filled with humor and help propel this timeless poem into the twenty-first century. My Shadow is sure to become a bedtime favorite for the whole family. Sky Pony Press, with our Good Books, Racehorse and Arcade imprints, is proud to publish a broad range of books for young readers—picture books for small children, chapter books, books for middle grade readers, and novels for young adults. Our list includes bestsellers for children who love to play Minecraft; stories told with LEGO bricks; books that teach lessons about tolerance, patience, and the environment, and much more. While not every title we publish becomes a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are committed to books on subjects that are sometimes overlooked and to authors whose work might not otherwise find a home.

A Child's Introduction to Poetry (Revised and Updated)

A Child's Introduction to Poetry (Revised and Updated)
Author: Michael Driscoll
Publisher: Black Dog & Leventhal
Total Pages: 96
Release: 2020-03-10
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0762469668

This delightful, interactive journey through the history of the world's poetry now includes a removable poster and access to downloadable audio, allowing kids to listen and learn as they experience the magic of the spoken word. Poetry can be fun -- especially when we can read it, hear it, and discover its many delights. A Child's Introduction to Poetry joyously introduces kids (and parents) to the greatest poets in history -- from Homer and Shakespeare to Langston Hughes and Maya Angelou -- and provides excellent examples of their work and commentary on what makes it so special and everlasting. The book covers every style of poem, from epics and odes, to nonsense verse and haikus, and is filled with examples of each one. This multimedia package encourages children to listen, read, and learn, and opens the door to a lifetime of appreciation of a rich literary tradition. Also included is a removable, fold-out poster of "Jabberwocky" by Lewis Carroll, one of history's most iconic poems.

The Random House Book of Poetry for Children

The Random House Book of Poetry for Children
Author: Jack Prelutsky
Publisher: National Geographic Books
Total Pages: 0
Release: 1983-09-12
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0394850106

The most accessible and joyous introduction to the world of poetry! The Random House Book of Poetry for Children offers both funny and illuminating poems for kids personally selected by the nation's first Children's Poet Laureate, Jack Prelutsky. Featuring a wealth of beloved classic poems from the past and modern glittering gems, every child who opens this treasury will finda world of surprises and delights which will instill a lifelong love of poetry. Featuring 572 unforgettable poems, and over 400 one-of-a-kind illustrations from the Caldecott-winning illustrator of the Frog and Toad series, Arnold Lobel, this collection is, quite simply, the perfect way to introduce children to the world of poetry.

The Little Land

The Little Land
Author: Robert Louis Stevenson
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2011-08
Genre: American poetry
ISBN: 9781609731533

Presents an illustrated version of the familiar poem describing a child's dream world called the Land of Play.

Classic Poems for Children

Classic Poems for Children
Author:
Publisher: Armadillo
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2011-02-28
Genre: Children's poetry
ISBN: 9781843227885

Poems to delight children of all ages - sorted into themes such as love, adventure, sadness, happiness, travel and discovery. Some are hundreds of years old and others are modern. Illustrated with intricate illustrations on every page.