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 a
cold New England winter's evening
, or the beauty of an old, abandoned house, four-time Pulitzer Prize-winning poet Robert Frost left an
indelible mark
on our consciousness. This stunning celebration of his best-loved work includes
35 poems
specially chosen for children
ages 8 to 14
by author and historian Jay Parini. Illustrator Michael Paraskevas brings the poems to life with his
pitch-perfect scenes
, infused with
majestic 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,
also includes
commentary 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!