Poetry Speakes to Children, edited by Elise Paschen

Poetry Speaks to Children, edited by Elise Paschen, reviewed by
Neica Dey, Library Assistant, Hoyt Library Children’s Department
(Sourcebooks, 2005, $19.95,104 pages)
Recommended for grades 3 and up

This fine collection of 95 classic and contemporary poems accompanied by a CD will mesmerize and delight children and adults. The star lineup of poets includes Robert Frost, Ogden Nash, J.R.R. Tolkien, Roald Dahl, Nikki Giovanni, and X.J. Kennedy. Many of the poems are brought to life by the poets themselves on the enclosed CD. Teachers and parents will cheer this multidimensional poetry introduction with marvelous illustrations that capture the reader’s imagination. Share this with a child and get them hooked on poetry for life.