By Michael Rosen (author) Part of the Walker Illustrated Classics series
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Age 9+ This is an invaluable introduction to poets and poetry, with lively biographical sketches and fascinating notes written by Children’s Laureate, Michael Rosen, this is a classic collection to be read from cover to cover and back again or just dipped into from time.
A sumptuously illustrated and acclaimed collection of some of the best-known and best-loved poems written in the English language. With over eighty of the most memorable poems written in the English language, the poets represented range from William Shakespeare to Carl Sandburg, Edward Lear to Emily Dickinson, Banjo Paterson to W. B.
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'page after beautifully designed page, it offers a fresh, personal choice of poems that have gone on 'mattering to people'.' Times Educational Supplement
'Sensitively illustrated by Paul Howard, this is a glorious book for every child to grow up with.' Guardian
Michael Rosen is a hugely bestselling author of picture books and poetry. Michael frequently appears on radio and gives talks and lectures on children’s literature. Michael was the Children’s Laureate for 2007–2009 and the winner of the Eleanor Farjeon Award. He lives in London.
Michael Rosen on Michael Rosen: I grew up in the London suburb of Pinner, a place my parents often wondered about. How had we landed there? My parents were teachers, politically committed (socialists), and great storytellers and readers. I was lucky to have found them. Most of my adult life, I've been a freelance writer, teacher (of sorts), journalist, performer and broadcaster. I visit schools doing my one-man show, and support Arsenal Football Club. I have often written about my life and family, but I also write occasional fantasy (usually based in a real place) and non-fiction.
Things you didn't know about Michael Rosen I wear size 12 shoes. I like speaking French. I'm an atheist. I love mobile phones. I love houmous. I can't live without green warty pickled gherkins. I hate racism. My father was American. I can slide my top lip one way and my bottom lip the other. I can play the harmonica.
Photo credit Laurence Cendroicz
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A sumptuously illustrated and acclaimed collection of some of the best-known and best-loved poems written in the English language. With over eighty of the most memorable poems written in the English language, the poets represented range from William Shakespeare to Carl Sandburg, Edward Lear to Emily Dickinson, Banjo Paterson to W.
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed Classic Poetry: An Illustrated Collection and determined it is suitable for children aged 7-10 years old
Classic Poetry: An Illustrated Collection features in the following genres: Featured Books for 9+ readers, Recommendations, Anthologies, Children’s / Teenage poetry, anthologies, annuals, Children’s, Teenage and Educational, Featured Books for 7+ readers
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Classic Poetry: An Illustrated Collection was written by Michael Rosen and published by Walker Books Ltd
Classic Poetry: An Illustrated Collection has 160 pages
Yes it is part of Walker Illustrated Classics series
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