{"product_id":"the-20th-century-childrens-poetry-treasury-9780679893141","title":"The 20th Century Children's Poetry Treasury","description":"\"Until this century, most children's poetry was either syrupy sweet or overblown and didactic, and tended to talk down to its readers. Contemporary children's poets have thrown all that condescension and moralizing out the window, and write with today's \u003ci\u003ereal child\u003c\/i\u003e in mind.\"\u003cbr\u003e- from the Introduction by Jack Prelutsky \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eHere in one gloriously illustrated volume are 211 wonderful poems that represent the best this century has to offer. From sibling rivalry, school, monsters, food, and just plain silliness, to such ageless themes as the seasons, Who am I?, and the many moods of childhood, this is a collection that begs to be read aloud and shared with the whole family. The poems, from every decade of this century, showcase 137 famous poets. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eSelected by Jack Prelutsky, America's leading children's poet, and illustrated by award-winning watercolorist Meilo So, this useful and beautiful gift is a splendid way to end the century -- or start a new one. Truly a book that families will cherish long after the millennium excitement is over, \u003cb\u003eThe 20th-Century Children's Poetry Treasury\u003c\/b\u003e is a joyous companion volume to the best-selling \u003cb\u003eThe 20th-Century Children's Book Treasury\u003c\/b\u003e. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis book has been selected as a Common Core State Standards Text Exemplar (Grades K-1, 2-3, Poetry) in Appendix B.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Alfred A. Knopf Books for Young Readers\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/28\/1999\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780679893141\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 96\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.40lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 10.90h x 9.30w x 0.80d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAward:\u003c\/b\u003e Book Sense Book of the Year Award - Nominee\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReview Citations: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e 10\/04\/1999 pg. 72\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e 12\/01\/1999 pg. 125\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e 12\/15\/1999 pg. 783\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eHornbook Guide to Children\u003c\/i\u003e 07\/01\/1999 pg. 151 - Recommended, Satisfactory\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eHornbook Guide to Children\u003c\/i\u003e 01\/01\/2000 pg. 151 - Recommended, Satisfactory\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/i\u003e 12\/01\/1999\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Jack Prelutsky","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42924887834805,"sku":"9780679893141","price":18.69,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/products\/img_1f6071b7-3085-4a8a-a625-873e1ee83095.jpg?v=1687840714","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/the-20th-century-childrens-poetry-treasury-9780679893141","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}