Read-Aloud Rhymes for the Very Young

Illustrated by Marc Brown Selected by Jack Prelutsky

Grades Preschool - 2 Ages 3-7

This long beloved poetry treasury from acclaimed anthologist Jack Prelutsky is now available in paperback for the very first time!
 
America's favorite children's poet and anthologist, Jack Prelutsky has selected more than 200 poems for every occasion, every event, every experience that a young child encounters, from waking up in the morning to going to bed at night, all written by popular and well-known twentieth century poets. Each poem is artfully brought to life in the bright, playful illustrations of award-winning artist Marc Brown.

From cover to cover, this fantastic anthology is filled with timeless fun that will open young minds to the magic and meaning of words and enchant both parents and children for generations to come.
 
"A spirited collection, covering the day from dawn to dusk. Exuberantly illustrated." —The New York Times Book Review

Available Formats

Trade Paperback 9780399553578
Hardcover 9780394872186

Awards

Horn Book Fanfare - WINNER 1986

Library of Congress Children's Books of the Year - WINNER 1986

Booklist Books for Youth Editors' Choice - WINNER 1986

School Library Journal Best Book of the Year - WINNER 1986

Random House Children's Books Teachers and Librarians