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The Random House Book of Poetry for Children

by Jack Prelutsky

A broad poetry collection for young readers

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Awards & Recognition

  • Author recognition

    Jack Prelutsky, the nation’s first Children’s Poet Laureate

    Described as the nation's first Children's Poet Laureate.

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A broad poetry collection for young readers

Jack Prelutsky brings together 572 poems spanning classic selections and more recent work, with subjects and approaches described as both funny and illuminating. The anthology format lets children encounter many different poems in one volume, while more than 400 illustrations by Arnold Lobel add a visual dimension to the collection. Its range makes poetry the organizing thread, rather than a single story or subject.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Children ages 4–8, matching the listed audience
  • Families or educators seeking a varied poetry collection to share with young children
  • Young readers interested in illustrated collections and short-form verse

Themes

PoetryHumorIllustrationClassic and modern verse

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Book overview

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 find a 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.
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