A World Full of Poems: Inspiring Poetry for Children. Selected by Sylvia M. Vardell. Illustrated by Sonny Ross. New York: DK Publishing, 2020.
Summary from the Publisher
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A gorgeously illustrated introduction to poetry for children, featuring poems about everything from science, sports, and space, to friendship, family, and feelings.
This thoughtfully crafted anthology is perfect for children new to verse and for young poetry fans seeking out new favorites. Explore poetry from a diverse selection of contemporary and historical poets, covering a broad range of topics—from personal subjects like emotions and family, to the wonders of the natural environment. Carefully selected works encourage children to see the poetry in everything and to embrace the beauty of their everyday lives.
Prompts and activities inspire children to create their own poetry, and devices like rhyme, repetition, and alliteration are introduced and explained in a fun and accessible manner.
My Review of A World Full of Poems
I love sharing poetry with children. A World Full of Poems is full of great poems to share with the kiddos. Sylvia M. Vardell chose well over 150 poems and collected them in this 200 page volume. With 8 categories to choose from, there is sure to be a poem that appeals to your child. The book closes with 10 activities to bring poetry into your everyday life. Sonny Ross created small illustrations which decorate each poem, breaking up the white space.
A World Full of Poems would be a great addition to a family library, especially if you want to introduce your children to poetry.
I would add A World Full of Poems to a K-12 Christian school library. I would use it especially during Poetry Month.
I received a copy of A World Full of Poems through the Amazon Vine program. This is my honest review.
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