Poetry for Kids: Robert Frost [Hardcover]

A 2018 Notable Poetry Book for Children (National Council of Teachers of English)

Poetry for Kids: Robert Frost is a collection specially curated for young readers which won't just be read, but consumed, experienced, and treasured for a lifetime.

Whether capturing acold New England winter's evening, or the beauty of an old, abandoned house, four-time Pulitzer Prize-winning poet Robert Frost left anindelible markon our consciousness. This stunning celebration of his best-loved work includes35 poemsspecially chosen for childrenages 8 to 14by author and historian Jay Parini.

Illustrator Michael Paraskevas brings the poems to life with hispitch-perfect scenes, infused withmajestic color and quiet simplicity. Poems include “Mending Wall,” “Birches,” “The Road Not Taken,” “Fire and Ice,” and “Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening,”

This collection is the perfect introduction for young readers. In addition to a carefully chosen line-up of poems, Poetry for Kids: Robert Frost also includescommentary and definitions of key words for each poem, and an introduction to Frost's life.

Named one of Bank Street College of Education's Best Children's Books of the Year, 2018!

Robert Lee Frostwas born on March 26th 1874 in San Francisco, California and died on January 29th, 1963 in Boston, Massachusetts. He won the Pulitzer Prize for poetry and was bestowed a Congressional Gold Medal, in recognition of his poetry, which enriched the culture of the United States and the philosophy of the world. On July 22, 1961 he was named Poet laureate of Vermont. His popularity is unmatched in the annals of American poetry; by the end of his life he had achieved the iconic status of living legend.

Jay Pariniis a poet, lC$