Read-Aloud Rhymes for the Very Young

Read-Aloud Rhymes for the Very YoungFirst published in 1986 and just as fresh and relevant today, this widely acclaimed, child friendly poetry anthology is now being reissued with a striking new jacket. In his introduction to this book Jim Trelease, bestselling author of The Read Aloud Handbook, writes, "No one better recognizes the essence of the child poetry connection than poet and anthologist Jack Prelutsky. . . . Here are more than 200 little poems to feed little people with little

First published in 1986 and just as fresh and relevant today, this widely acclaimed, child-friendly poetry anthology is now being reissued with a striking new jacket. In his introduction to this book Jim Trelease, bestselling author of The Read-Aloud Handbook, writes, "No one better recognizes the essence of the child-poetry connection than poet and anthologist Jack Prelutsky. . . . Here are more than 200 little poems to feed little people with little attention spans to help both grow. Marc Brown's inviting illustrations add a visual dimension to the poems, which further engage young imaginations." The poems are by 119 of the best-known poets of the 20th century.

This book has been selected as a Common Core State Standards Text Exemplar (Grades K-1, Poetry) in Appendix B.

Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Alfred A. Knopf Books for Young Readers
Published: 10/12/1986
ISBN: 9780394872186
Pages: 112
Weight: 1.41lbs
Size: 11.92h x 9.02w x 0.47d

Review Citations: Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/1998 pg. 408 - Superior,Well Above Average
PW Notes and Reprints 03/08/2004 pg. 76
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2004 pg. 457 - Superior,Well Above Average
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2004 pg. 457 - Superior,Well Above Average
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/1998 - Superior,Well Above Average
Publishers Weekly 11/28/1986
School Library Journal 12/01/1986
Publishers Weekly 03/08/2004