My First Oxford Book of Poems - Softcover

Foster, John

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0192763393 ISBN 13: 9780192763396

Publisher: OUP Oxford, 2006

Synopsis

From seeing shapes in clouds to the colourful peacock, and from the silly old baboon to the sounds of the sea and the rhythm of the banjo dance, here is a wonderfully varied collection of first poems drawn together by best-selling anthologist John Foster. Children will love the mix of poems covering familiar surroundings and those that are more exotic or nonsensical which capture their imagination. A huge range of favourite poets is included, such as Edward Lear, Ogden Nash, Ted Hughes, Charles Causley, James Berry, Eleanor Farjeon, and Spike Milligan. Beautifully illustrated in colour throughout by a number of different artists, this book is a very useful resource and an ideal gift.

About this title

Review:

A charming collection of both traditional and modern poetry chosen by John Foster. Highly illustrated with original artwork. (The Guardian)

This fine anthology will appeal to a young audience. . . Foster's title should find a wide audience. (School Library Journal)

About the Author:

John Foster is one of the nation's best-loved and highly regarded children's poets. He has published over one hundred poetry anthologies, as well as several collections of his own poems.

About this edition

• Publisher: OUP Oxford
• Publication date: 2006
• ISBN 10: 0192763393
• ISBN 13: 9780192763396
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 96