Reading any great poem for the first time is always a thrilling discovery, even if it's only four lines long, and this collection brings together some of the best ever to read, memorize, or recite. Boys of all ages will enjoy reading poems catered specifically to them, whether it means discovering great heroes and dangerous animals, or simply laughing at pure nonsense and hilarious rhymes. The book is divided into seven sections: Animals, Fun to Read Aloud, Battlefields and Heroes, Things to Think About, Limericks, Tongue Twisters, Just for Laughs.

100 Best Poems for Boys is a perfect introduction for those encountering poetry for the first time, but readers who grew up with poems will also cherish this treasury of classics.

Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Grand Central Publishing
Published: 04/04/2011
ISBN: 9780446563826
Pages: 234
Weight: 0.45lbs
Size: 7.90h x 5.40w x 0.80d

Review Citations: Publishers Weekly 04/18/2011
School Library Journal 08/01/2011 pg. 129