I bought this book to introduce my daughter, who is homeschooling at 3rd grade level, to poetry. I had already looked at a number of poetry books at my local library, and this seemed perfect, as it had works by a wide number of poets, with various themes that would appeal to a child. I also thought that complexity of the verses was ideal, as most had fairly simple rhyming patterns and the vocabulary was accessible without being babyish. The book has so far been a great success, we read a poem each day, and we have already learned two by heart. I would recommend this book if you are looking for an introduction to traditional poetry for older children (8 years plus).
Purchased this to use in our homeschool. My boys have had a lot of fun looking through and reading all of the wonderfully selected poems.
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Helen Ferris' compilation is classic collection of poems for young people. This work is from before the political correctness era and might not be suitable for some parents. The seletions range from simple, catchy limericks to fairly mature works. They will hold the interest of a wide range of reading abilities. My mother used to read one out of this book before I went to sleep each night. I think she meant to read me to sleep but by-golly I stayed awake to hear the whole thing! I can still quote the "Willie" limericks from memory. 'Favorite Poems Old and New' is a terrific companion to the McGuffy's Readers or can be enjoyed just as it is. Happy reading!
Wonderful collection of poems that are selected and diverse.
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This has a variety of poems for all ages. Great read a loud for homeschooling
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