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Poetry for Young People: Robert Frost

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Discover the magic of Robert Frost's poetry in this beautifully illustrated collection designed for young readers. Featuring over 25 iconic poems like Mending Wall, Birches, and the famously reflective The Road Not Taken, this book captures the simple beauty and profound observations of everyday life in New England.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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Ideal for children and young readers who are beginning to explore poetry, as well as educators seeking to introduce classic verse in an engaging, accessible format.

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Use all your senses-not just your eyes-when you read Robert Frost's remarkable poems. Your own world will quickly melt away as Frost draws you into winter wonderlands, forests, and fields. More than twenty-five of the Pulitzer-Prize winner's best-loved poems are included, along with stunning illustrations, in this introduction to the work of one of America's greatest poets.

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Whether he's capturing a cold New England winter or the simple beauty of an old abandoned house, four-time Pulitzer Prize-winning poet Robert Frost creates magic. This stunning celebration of his best-loved work includes over 25 poems, including Mending Wall, Birches, and, of course, The Road Not Taken. Henri Sorensen's gorgeous images perfectly complement each verse.

Poetry for Young People: Robert Frost is an ideal introduction for younger audiences as well as a cherished collection for enthusiasts of Frost's poetry.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781402754753

Publisher: Union Square & Co.

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 April 2008

Country: United States

Imprint: Union Square Kids

Illustration: all in color

Contributors:

  • Edited by Gary D. Schmidt
  • Illustrated by Henri Sorensen
  • Illustrated by Henri Sorensen

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 8.0mm

Width: 214.0mm

Height: 250.0mm

Weight: 220g

Pages: 48

About the Author

Gary D. Schmidt is a professor of English at Calvin College in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He is the author of, most recently, Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boy-which won Newbery and Printz Honors-as well as First Boy and The Wednesday Wars. Schmidt lives in a 150-year-old farmhouse in Alto, Michigan, where he is a swinger of birches and a mender of walls.

Henri Sorensen is a Danish artist who has illustrated over 20 books for children, including I Love You As Much . . ., The Yellow Star: The Legend of King Christian X of Denmark; and Christmas in the Trenches. His work can be found in The Very Best Children's Book Illustration, published by the Society of Illustrators. He lives in Risskov, Denmark, with his wife and two daughters.

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