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The Barefoot Book of Classic Poems

by Carol Ann Duffy

A life-stage anthology of classic poems

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A life-stage anthology of classic poems

The collection brings together 70 well-known poems in an arrangement organized around stages of life and shared human experiences. Its selection ranges from Shakespeare and Milton to Stevenson and Moore, pairing the poems with watercolor illustrations. An introduction by poet Carol Ann Duffy frames the anthology, which offers a broad entry point into English-language poetry for younger readers and a varied selection to return to over time.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Children ages 9–12 exploring classic poetry
  • Families seeking an illustrated poetry collection to share
  • Readers interested in English-language poems from several established poets

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Classic English-language poetryStages of lifeShared human experiencesWatercolor illustration

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Book overview

"One of those rare books that can stand on a bookshelf from birth through high school graduation" -- Kidslitinformation.com Inspire a lifelong love of language--and give kids a head start in school!--with this outstanding poetry collection. To improve reading comprehension, luminous watercolor paintings illustrate the 70 famous poems, which are arranged by life stages and cover a wide range of common human experiences. From Shakespeare to Stevenson and Milton to Moore, iconic English-language poetry comes alive in this breathtaking gift book that they'll never outgrow. Features an introduction from UK Poet Laureate Carol Ann Duffy.
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