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Title:
The Cambridge Book of Poetry for Children
Parts 1 and 2
Note: Reading ease score: 84.4 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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Summary: "The Cambridge Book of Poetry for Children" by Kenneth Grahame is a collection of poems curated specifically for young readers, written in the early 20th century. This compilation showcases a variety of poetic works aimed at introducing children to the joys of poetry, providing them with lyrical and imaginative verses that spark curiosity and creativity. At the start of the collection, Grahame sets the stage with a thoughtful preface, addressing the challenges of selecting suitable poetry for children. He expresses his intention to create an inviting entry point into the world of poetry, filled with light and joy, while avoiding themes that might be too heavy or complex. The opening portion introduces the content structure—starting with rhymes and jingles for the very youngest, showcasing simple, melodic, and engaging poetry that delights in everyday experiences and the natural world, thus encouraging children to appreciate the beauty of language and imagination. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Editor: Grahame, Kenneth, 1859-1932
EBook No.: 50994
Published: Jan 22, 2016
Downloads: 93
Language: English
Subject: Children's poetry
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Literature: General, Criticism, Collections
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title:
The Cambridge Book of Poetry for Children
Parts 1 and 2
Note: Reading ease score: 84.4 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits:
Produced by The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at
http:
//www.pgdp.net
(This file was produced from images
generously made available by The Internet Archive/American
Libraries.)
Summary: "The Cambridge Book of Poetry for Children" by Kenneth Grahame is a collection of poems curated specifically for young readers, written in the early 20th century. This compilation showcases a variety of poetic works aimed at introducing children to the joys of poetry, providing them with lyrical and imaginative verses that spark curiosity and creativity. At the start of the collection, Grahame sets the stage with a thoughtful preface, addressing the challenges of selecting suitable poetry for children. He expresses his intention to create an inviting entry point into the world of poetry, filled with light and joy, while avoiding themes that might be too heavy or complex. The opening portion introduces the content structure—starting with rhymes and jingles for the very youngest, showcasing simple, melodic, and engaging poetry that delights in everyday experiences and the natural world, thus encouraging children to appreciate the beauty of language and imagination. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Editor: Grahame, Kenneth, 1859-1932
EBook No.: 50994
Published: Jan 22, 2016
Downloads: 93
Language: English
Subject: Children's poetry
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Literature: General, Criticism, Collections
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.