Here's a Little Poem

By Polly Dunbar (Illustrator)

Discover the magic of a toddler's day through sixty enchanting poems.

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112 pages

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Bookroo's summary

Dive into a world of wonder with 'Here's a Little Poem,' where each verse captures the essence of a toddler's day. From morning's first light to bedtime's embrace, this collection by Jane Yolen and Andrew Fusek Peters, with illustrations by Polly Dunbar, introduces young readers to the joy of poetry. Featuring works by renowned poets like Langston Hughes and A. A. Milne, these poems celebrate the simple yet profound moments of childhood. What adventures await in the rhythm of a day? Explore the magic and find out.

From the publisher

This exuberant celebration of poetry is an essential book for every young one’s library and a gorgeous gift to be both shared and treasured. Sit back and savor a superb collection of more than sixty poems by a wide range of talented writers, from Margaret Wise Brown to Gertrude Stein, Langston Hughes to A. A. Milne. Greeting the morning, enjoying the adventures of the day, cuddling up to a cozy bedtime – these are poems that highlight the moments of a toddler’s world from dawn to dusk. Carefully gathered by Jane Yolen and Andrew Fusek Peters and delightfully illustrated by Polly Dunbar, Here’s a Little Poem offers a comprehensive introduction to some remarkable poets, even as it captures a very young child’s intense delight in the experiences and rituals of every new day.

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