100 Best Poems for Children

Firstly, this is a beautiful book, it is great quality for a start and the pages are delightful and nicely illustrated.The poems ARE fun, and some are more 'kooky' than others in the way they are presented, or written, or just the content.I bought this book for my mum who's memory is not what it was. I had hoped it would have more traditional poems, the ones she would have remembered from childhood although that is not the case with this publication. If you are looking for children's poems for older adults, those they would remember, then this is not the book for you.It is however, lovely.

I ordered the other 'first' poems for children on this listing to read to my granddaughter. They are so inferior - all bland and modern, cheap copyright.This is the real thing -- grand old classics like the Pied Piper of Hamelin (an extract), Matilda, Tiger! Tiger!, Dover Beach, The Owl and the Pussycat, along with modern stuff. Funny and stirring, beautifully laid out, with each poem starting at the top of its own page.Chosen by schools and children apparently, with Roger McGough doing the editing.Well, he's done a great job!

All my favourites as a child, plus a whole lot more. Great book but there are some strange poems considering they were chosen by children. (One about telling lies and getting burnt to death springs to mind). But my 7 year old loves it and picks out some every night to read. Roald Dahls little red riding hood is a real gem, worth buying the book just for that. A real twist on the usual ending, but I'll Say no more, read it yourself. Highly recommended book for year 3 as an introduction to poetry. Enjoy.

Got this book for my grandson.I think all children should be introduced to the wonderful written word of poetry.Some of the poems here are really done well, and written by some grat poets, so I'm hopeing it will get my grandson interested, but I will have to wait till Chtistmas to find out.A great book to say the least.

This book would appeal to all ages up to about 11 years. Younger listeners would enjoy the illustrations and being read to, and older readers can use their interpretative skills. A very good Christmas gift. I have bought than one copy of this book over the years as gifts and prizes.

I bought this for my 13 year old son. Something that isn't too taxing and a bit of fun. We have other poetry books but they are sometimes too serious or heavy going.Matilda and the Jabberwocky were 2 that I did myself at school about 35 years ago, which was nice for us to share.I wanted to find something to hold his attention that wasn't a computer game, and 10 minutes of poetry a day is a lovely distraction.

Book okay, outer cover ripped and marked, l bought it for £8.99 and it had a £0.99p sticker on the front, probably from charity shop…

I ordered this as a birthday present for my 3 year old niece, but she hasn't had it yet, and it was shrink-wrapped so I couldn't look inside. I'm hoping from previous reviews that she'll like it. I think it's very important to get children started on poetry as early as possible, as it helps with their reading and also the love of poetry stays with them.

I brought this as it was a set book for my course.Some of the poems are quite fun. If my children were young I would probably read the poems to them.

Perfecto! Buen libro de poemas en inglés.

Purchased this for my 8 year old who is an avid reader. Contains some really cute, funny poems. Nice stress buster for kids

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Must have for all children