Poems that have been read aloud to children for generations are gathered here in a single illustrated anthology.
The selection ranges across nonsense verse, nature poems and narrative ballads, with work by poets such as Edward Lear and Robert Louis Stevenson sitting beside other familiar names. Artwork accompanies the verses, which helps younger listeners follow rhythm and imagery before they can read the poems on their own.
Reading notes:
• A spread of moods, from playful rhyme to quiet reflection
• Illustration paired with each poem to anchor unfamiliar words
• Entries short enough for bedtime reading or a single class period
• A gentle route into metre, rhyme and figurative language
Parents reading aloud, primary teachers and children building a first poetry shelf will find this Miles Kelly collection at Boipoka.