| Poems of Childhood Contributor(s): Morgan, Gaby (Contribution by), Morpurgo, Michael (Introduction by) |
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ISBN: 1509893784 ISBN-13: 9781509893782 Publisher: MacMillan Collector's Library OUR PRICE: $11.69 Product Type: Hardcover Published: October 2019 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Poetry | Anthologies (multiple Authors) - Poetry | Subjects & Themes - Nature - Poetry | Subjects & Themes - Places |
| Dewey: 808.81 |
| Physical Information: 0.7" H x 3.8" W x 6" (0.30 lbs) 192 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: A child's life should be full of poems, rhymes and songs, and Poems of Childhood is a celebration of that. Part of the Macmillan Collector's Library, a series of stunning, clothbound, pocket-sized classics with gold-foiled edges and ribbon markers. These beautiful books make perfect gifts or a treat for any book lover. This edition features an introduction by acclaimed author, Michael Morpurgo. Poems of Childhood combines the best of classic children's poetry into one anthology featuring a rich range of themes - from animals to nursery rhymes, from nonsense poems to magic. Many favourites are here, including 'The Owl and the Pussy-cat', 'Jabberwocky' and 'The Tyger'. This delightful collection is the perfect gift for children and a chance for adults to revisit their favourite verse from the likes of Edward Lear, Lewis Carroll and Kenneth Grahame. |
Contributor Bio(s): Morpurgo, Michael: - Michael Morpurgo is the author of more than fifty books for children, including An Elephant in the Garden, Shadow, A Medal for Leroy, and Listen to the Moon. He is also the author of the New York Times bestseller War Horse, which debuted on Broadway and also became a film by Steven Spielberg. He has had several of his novels adapted for film and television. |