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Poetry lists for children?


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I'm wondering about books of poetry for young children. I'd like a nice anthology of classics. Not just nursery rhymes and sunday school songs since I can get most of them online. I'm talking about the good classical poems that will give the children a foundational appreciation for poetry. My children are very young: the oldest is not even 6 years old yet; so illustrated poems would be great for helping them become engaged in the experience of each poem.

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This may not be what you're looking for, but Dr. Seuss is about the best you could ask for 5 and under. At this stage they need to get the concept of rhyming and rhythm, and his silly material can keep them engaged. I would be concerned that introducing more advanced material at this point would be ineffective.

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