The Bill Martin Jr Big Book of Poetry

The definitive anthology of children's poetry, collected by a beloved author

Years in the making, this full-color treasury contains nearly two hundred poems, all of them handpicked by Bill Martin Jr. Traditional children's poems are presented alongside contemporary pieces, and the collection is capped off with tributes by Eric Carle and Steven Kellogg, two of Bill Martin Jr's best-known collaborators. This essential compilation also features original illustrations by award-winning artists, including Ashley Bryan, Lois Ehlert, Steven Kellogg, Chris Raschka, Dan Yaccarino, Nancy Tafuri, and Derek Anderson. This beautiful anthology is sure to become a classic.

Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Published: 11/04/2008
ISBN: 9781416939719
Pages: 175
Weight: 2.40lbs
Size: 10.72h x 8.76w x 0.88d
Award: Beehive Awards - Winner
Award: Cybils - Finalist

Review Citations: Kirkus Review - Children 11/01/2008 pg. 1157
Booklist 11/15/2008 pg. 47
Kirkus Reviews 11/01/2008
School Library Journal 12/01/2008 pg. 113
Horn Book Magazine 01/01/2009 pg. 107
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2009 pg. 177 - Superior,Well Above Average