A Century of Children’s Poems - Couverture souple

Foster, John

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0007140010 ISBN 13 : 9780007140015

Editeur : HarperCollins Children’s Fiction, 2011

Synopsis

100 poems by 100 of the major children’s poets of the twentieth century compiled by John Foster, an established and well-known anthologist and poet in his own right.

This collection provides a substantial volume of poems by the most significant children’s poets of the twentieth century and is sure to establish itself as a standard collection that will sell steadily for many years. The book contains poems by women poets, black writers and many representatives from countries other than Britain where the book will sell. There is an index of themes as well as indexes of authors, titles and first lines, so that teachers will find it tremendously useful and easy to use as reference. There is also a biographical section at the end of the book, giving brief biographies of the poets. The line illustrations throughout the book add quality and depth to the poems and are by distinguished children’s illustrators.

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

John Foster is a well-known anthologist and poet and has compiled several wonderful collections – WHAM BANG ORANGUTANG being one of the best known (OUP), and he wrote the poem of the title. He travels extensively to help promote his books.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: HarperCollins Children’s Fiction
• Date d'édition: 2011
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0007140010
• ISBN 13: 9780007140015
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 162
• Coordonnées du fabricant: HarperCollins Publishers, Product Safety Manager; enquiries@harpercollins.ie; ; HarperCollins, Macken House, 39/40 Mayor Street Upper; Dublin 1; D01 C9W8; Irlande