Papa Is a Poet

Written by Natalie S. Bober · Illustrated by Rebecca Gibbon

A poet's journey from obscurity to fame, seen through his daughter's eyes.

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40 pages· 1,652 words· Est. 13 min read-aloud· AD1010L

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Bookroo's summary

Through the eyes of his daughter Lesley, discover Robert Frost's journey from aspiring baseball player to celebrated poet. Living on a New Hampshire farm, Frost's vivid depictions of rural life faced initial struggles for recognition. How did this lover of language find his voice and transform the literary world? Explore the challenges and triumphs of a poet who spoke to the heart of nature and humanity.

From the publisher

Papa Is a Poet: is a picture book about the famous American poet Robert Frost, imagined through the eyes of his daughter Lesley. When Robert Frost was a child, his family thought he would grow up to be a baseball player. Instead, he became a poet. His life on a farm in New Hampshire inspired him to write poetry that talked, and today he is famous for his vivid descriptions of the rural life he loved so much. There was a time, though, when Frost had to struggle to get his poetry published. Told from the point of view of Lesley, Robert Frost’s oldest daughter, this is the story of how a lover of language found his voice.

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