Read-Aloud Rhymes for the Very Young

First published in 1986 and just as fresh and relevant today, this widely acclaimed, child-friendly poetry anthology is now being reissued with a striking new jacket. In his introduction to this book Jim Trelease, bestselling author of The Read-Aloud Handbook, writes, "No one better recognizes the essence of the child-poetry connection than poet and anthologist Jack Prelutsky. . . . Here are more than 200 little poems to feed little people with little attention spans to help both grow. Marc Brown's inviting illustrations add a visual dimension to the poems, which further engage young imaginations." The poems are by 119 of the best-known poets of the 20th century.

This book has been selected as a Common Core State Standards Text Exemplar (Grades K-1, Poetry) in Appendix B.

Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Alfred A. Knopf Books for Young Readers
Published: 10/12/1986
ISBN: 9780394872186
Pages: 112
Weight: 1.41lbs
Size: 11.92h x 9.02w x 0.47d

Review Citations: Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/1998 pg. 408 - Superior,Well Above Average
PW Notes and Reprints 03/08/2004 pg. 76
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2004 pg. 457 - Superior,Well Above Average
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2004 pg. 457 - Superior,Well Above Average
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/1998 - Superior,Well Above Average
Publishers Weekly 11/28/1986
School Library Journal 12/01/1986
Publishers Weekly 03/08/2004