Prelutsky, Jack. 1999. The 20th Century Children’s Poetry Treasury. Alfred A Knopf, Inc. New York, New York. ISBN 0679993142
The 20th Century Poetry Treasury is a collection of 211 poems written by 137 poets. An introduction written by Jack Prelutsky explains that he had not experienced children’s poetry before he began writing and his editor told him not to until he was sure he had a good grasp on his style. Since then, he has acquired over 4,000 volumes. He states that he feels that “Children’s literature in general has blossomed in our time (20th century), and poetry in particular has entered a ‘golden age’.” This collection features such outstanding poets and would be a great addition to any library, classroom, or home. There are all types of poems on all different subjects that children can relate to. The pictures are detailed and yet simplistic revealing the joys of childhood.
The 20th Century Poetry Treasury is a collection of 211 poems written by 137 poets. An introduction written by Jack Prelutsky explains that he had not experienced children’s poetry before he began writing and his editor told him not to until he was sure he had a good grasp on his style. Since then, he has acquired over 4,000 volumes. He states that he feels that “Children’s literature in general has blossomed in our time (20th century), and poetry in particular has entered a ‘golden age’.” This collection features such outstanding poets and would be a great addition to any library, classroom, or home. There are all types of poems on all different subjects that children can relate to. The pictures are detailed and yet simplistic revealing the joys of childhood.
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