Poems to Learn by Heart

There's a poem to celebrate every moment in life-whether it's hitting a home run, watching a sunset, or laughing with your best friend. A poem is a gift of the heart that can inspire, reassure, or challenge us. Memorize it-share it-it's yours forever.

In this diverse collection, a companion to her New York Times #1 best-seller A Family of Poems, Caroline Kennedy has chosen more than a hundred poems that speak to all of us: the young and young at heart, readers new to poetry and devoted fans. These poems explore deep emotions, as well as ordinary experiences. They cover the range of human experience and imagination. Divided into sections about nature, sports, monsters and fairies, friendship and family, this book is full of surprises. Each section is preceded by Caroline's thoughtful introduction reflecting her own family's engagement with and enjoyment of poetry.

Illustrated with striking watercolor paintings by award-winning artist Jon J Muth, this is truly a book for all ages and interests, and one that families will want to share for years to come.

Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Disney-Hyperion
Published: 03/26/2013
ISBN: 9781423108054
Pages: 191
Weight: 1.88lbs
Size: 10.09h x 10.55w x 0.76d
Award: Beehive Awards - Nominee
Award: Cybils - Finalist

Review Citations: Publishers Weekly 03/11/2013
Kirkus Reviews 01/01/0001
School Library Journal 06/01/2013 pg. 150
Voice of Youth Advocates 10/01/2013 - Recommended - Hard To Beat
PW Best Children's Books 11/11/2013 pg. 29
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2013 pg. 185 - Recommended, Satisfactory