The Oxford Illustrated Book of American Children's Poems by Hall (English) Paper

Description: The Oxford Illustrated Book of American Children's Poems by Hall Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Paperback Condition Brand New Description Now in paperback comes a magnificent anthology that returns to readers the forgotten treasures of American childrens poetry. It starts with anonymous Native American verses and spans two centuries of poetry by such luminaries as Emily Dickinson, Robert Frost, Carl Sandburg, T.S. Eliot, and a host of contemporary poets. 75 illustrations, 20 in color. Publisher Description American childrens poetry began with Native American cradle songs, moved on to a rhymed alphabet, blossomed in the 19th century with "A Visit from St. Nicholas," expanded widely in the 20th century, and continues with vigor into the new millennium. Some of the best of these poems, however, have been neglected or forgotten. This collection, edited by acclaimed childrens author and poet Donald Hall, returns the forgotten treasures of Americanchildrens poetry. Featuring some of the best of childrens book illustration-including archival selections from rare and early editions and pictures from now defunct 19th- and early-20th-centurychildrens magazines-this anthology revives not only the classic poems but also the atmosphere of the periods in which they were written and read.Starting with anonymous Native American verses and a selection from the 1727 New England Primer, "Alphabet," this book spans two centuries of American childrens poetry. Immediately recognizable names, including Emily Dickinson, Robert Frost, Carl Sandburg, and T. S. Eliot are joined by talented contemporary poets like GwendolynBrooks, Sandra Cisneros, Janet S. Wong, and others. Perennial favorites-such as "The Three Little Kittens" and "Casey at the Bat"-are mixed in with new classics, such as Shel Silversteins "SarahCynthia Sylvia Stout Would Not Take the Garbage Out." Poems about holidays appear with verses for recitation, nursery rhymes, poems for laughter, bedtime verses, scary poems, and animal poems. In recognition of Americas diverse nature, the selections in this anthology reflect a variety of backgrounds and experiences. From anonymous African-American poets we step forward through the ages to admire the talents of Langston Hughes, Sonia Sanchez, and Francisco X. Alarcón. Children will lovediscovering these gems, and both parents and teachers will delight in reading to children from this book. Author Biography Donald Hall is the author of many childrens favorites, including The Ox-Cart Man (a Caldecott Medal winner), I Am the Dog, I Am the Cat and Lucys Summer, and the editor of The Oxford Book of Childrens Verse in America (OUP, 1985). He has also written a dozen books of poetry, most recently Without. He lives on a farm in New Hampshire. Details ISBN 019514578X ISBN-13 9780195145786 Title The Oxford Illustrated Book of American Children's Poems Author Hall Format Paperback Year 2001 Pages 96 Publisher Oxford University Press Inc GE_Item_ID:6806707; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys

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