Among Denver Post‘s hot pics for National Poetry Month 2011.
“A variety of verses to help a newcomer find the joy of poetry.” –The Kansas City Star
“Poems that will entertain and enliven children and adults alike.” –The Wichita Eagle
Reading any great poem for the first time is always a thrilling discovery, even if it’s only four lines long, and this collection brings together some of the best ever to read, memorize, or recite. Girls of all ages will enjoy reading poems catered specifically to them, whether it means envisioning adventures with princesses and witches, or laughing at the antics of mischievous little girls. The book is divided into eight sections: Nature, Imagination, Love & Friendship, Inspiration, Animals, Nursery Rhymes, Limericks & Tongue Twisters, and Fun & Nonsense. 100 Great Poems for Girls is a perfect introduction for those encountering poetry for the first time, but readers who grew up with poems will also cherish this treasury of classics.