dtramp

This was an okay collection, but just okay. I would've liked to see some of the modern classics in addition to what is presented here, and a more focused collection based on the age of the intended audience. There are works by Tolkein, Robert Frost, Langston Hughes and even Shakespeare, plus an epigram from Alexander Pope, none of which seem especially well-suited to the intended age group of this book (grammar-school aged kids), yet there's nothing by Silverstein, Seuss, or Sendak. The book includes some downright silly pieces that will be immensely enjoyable to very young children, but not very appealing to older kids. I like the idea of including a CD with selections read by the poets, but again, this seems more apropos of a poetry book for older children or adults than for the very young, particularly since the sound quality on the older recordings can make them a challenging listen.

2022-10-16 02:27