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Picture Book · Ages 8–12 · 2017
Poetry for Kids: Walt Whitman
By Walt Whitman, Kate Evans (Illustrator)
Part of the Poetry for Kids series
Discover Walt Whitman's poetry through vibrant illustrations and insightful commentary for young readers.
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48 pages
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Bookroo's summary
Introduce young readers to the timeless poetry of Walt Whitman with a collection of 35 carefully selected poems. Guided by expert Karen Karbenier, each poem is accompanied by vibrant illustrations and insightful commentary, making Whitman's work accessible and engaging. From the iconic "I Hear America Singing" to excerpts from "Song of Myself" and "O Captain! My Captain!", this collection invites children to explore the beauty and depth of Whitman's words. What new perspectives will they uncover in these classic American verses?
From the publisher
Introduce children to the work of celebrated American poet Walt Whitman! Carefully chosen for kids, 35 illustrated poems are presented and explained by New York University professor Karen Karbenier, PhD, a Whitman expert. Walt Whitman includes enlightening commentary for each poem, definitions of key words, and a foreword by the expert. Vibrant illustrations invigorate the poetry. Starting off with “I Hear America Singing,” the collection includes excerpts from “Song of Myself,” “O Captain! My Captain!”, poems from Leaves of Grass, and many more thought-provoking, descriptive, and kid-friendly selections.
At a glance
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 48
- Reading age
- 8–12
- Audience
- Picture
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The fine print
Book details
Publication
- Published
- May 1, 2017
- Publisher
- MoonDance Press
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9781633221505
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