| The 20th Century Children's Poetry Treasury (Treasured Gifts for the Holidays) | 
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| Creators: Jack Prelutsky, Meilo So
Publisher: Knopf Books for Young Readers
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  12 reviews
Sales Rank: 18759
Media: Hardcover
Reading Level: Ages 9-12
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 96
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.3
Dimensions (in): 11.2 x 9.4 x 0.6
ISBN: 0679893148
Dewey Decimal Number: 811.50809282
EAN: 9780679893141
ASIN: 0679893148
Publication Date: September 28, 1999
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Condition: USED HARDCOVER, DUST JACKET WRINKLED, SHELF DUST AND WEAR, (SJ) ISBN 0679893148
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"I objurgate the centipede,/ A bug we do not really need," writes Ogden Nash. Carl Sandburg hums and strums, while pages later, William Jay Smith compares a toaster to a silver-scaled dragon. And of course A.A. Milne must add his two cents' worth, "tiddely pom, tiddely pom." What a labor of love! Children's poet and anthologist Jack Prelutsky has collected 211 of his favorite poems by 137 poets, representing the best of verse from each decade of the 20th century. "Until this century, most children's poetry was either syrupy sweet or overblown and didactic, and tended to talk down to its readers," Prelutsky writes in his introduction. "Contemporary children's poets have thrown all that condescension and moralizing out the window, and write with today's real child in mind." What's in this anthology for today's child? Food fights, outer space, animals, noses, monsters, sports, and sibling rivalry. Each of award-winning illustrator Meilo So's spectacular watercolor-splashed spreads reflects a theme: one buggy watercolor romp is surrounded by Deborah Chandra's "Cricket," Walter R. Brooks's "Ants, Although Admirable, Are Awfully Aggravating," and Robert Frost's "Blue-Butterfly Day." Five nocturnal poems nestle into a moonlit cityscape. Four music-related poems, from Bruce Lansky's "My Violin" to X.J. Kennedy's "The Girl Who Makes the Cymbals Bang," burst from So's cacophonous paintings. This excellent collection, a companion to The 20th Century Children's Book Treasury, belongs on every poetry lover's bookshelf. Prelutsky, creator of The New Kid on the Block, The Dragons Are Singing Tonight, and more than 30 other poetry books, has perfect pitch. (Click to see a sample spread. Illustrations copyright 1999 by Meilo So. Permission of Alfred A. Knopf.) (All ages) --Karin Snelson
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"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 real child in mind."
- from the Introduction by Jack Prelutsky
Here 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.
Selected 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, The 20th-Century Children's Poetry Treasury is a joyous companion volume to the best-selling The 20th-Century Children's Book Treasury.
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 atrocious illustrations! January 26, 2008
2 out of 5 found this review helpful
I bought this book for my 9-year old who loves poetry. I'm basing my review merely on the illustrations. I was convinced by the many positive reviews, speaking so favorly regarding the illustrations that this book would be enjoyable to read and to look at. Upon receiving the book I couldn't believe how unappealing the so-called artwork is. I would be surprised to find any children captivated by poor modern, streaky-looking water color paintings within this book. To me they are darnright ugly. I personally have a preference for the illustrations of those like Michael Hague and Jan Brett who have illustrated numerous beautiful children's books.
 Teacher Read-Aloud October 6, 2007
This book is a fabulous way to introduce young students to poetry. It is a collection of short, easy to understand poems that are perfect for read-alouds.
Loving It! June 13, 2007
My two grandsons, ages 10 and 8, picked up the book and immediately started to read...they love poetry anyway, but they spent some nice quiet time with the book...It will keep a special place at our lake house, where we have 7 grandchildren coming to visit us...It is great for ages 4 to +++..Real creative writing that keeps children's interests...
 Nice Collection September 30, 2005
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This is a wonderfully illustrated collection of children's poems. My daughter loves to look at the pictures, but there are not as many poems as other collections, like the one from Random House. It would make a great gift.
Excellent choice, not as encompassing as Book Treasury September 9, 2005
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
We bought this as we have the "The 20th Century Children's Book Treasury" and thought it would be a good companion piece. I liked the choice of poems (a nice range from classic to contemporary) and the way they were organized (by theme). My only (minor) disppointment has been that the Poetry Treasury is so small compared to the Book Treasury (87 pages vs. 297). One of the aspects I most appreciated about this book is that the poems included are not all "children's" but are still child-friendly. I would recommend this book for anyone with children.
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