Here's a Little Poem: A Very First Book of Poetry

by Jane Yolen, Andrew Fusek Peters, Jane Yolen and Andrew Fusek Peters

Book Overview

This exuberant celebration of poetry is an essential book for every young one's library and a georgeous gift to be both shared and treasured. Sit back and savor a superb collection of more than sixty poems by a wide range of talented writers, from Margaret Wise Brown to Gertrude Stein, Langston Hughes to A. A. Milne. Greeting the morning, enjoying the adventures of the day, cuddling up to a cozy bedtime -- these are poems that highlight the moments...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0763631418
• ISBN13: 9780763631413
• Release Date: February 2007
• Publisher: Candlewick Press (MA)
• Length: 112 Pages
• Weight: 2.11 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 10.5" x 11.6"
• Age Range: 3 years and under

Customer Reviews

Great 1st book of poetry

I bought the book for my four-year-old great-granddaughter. The poem choices are charming and the illustrations are delightful. I showed "Here's a Little Poem" to neighbors in the senior complex where I live and sold four more copies. Two of the buyers are retired primary teachers; one is a retired librarian; I am a retired Professor of English. We all agree that this is the perfect introduction to poetry for little people.

Two year old enthralled

I gave my 2, almost 3 year old this book for Christmas. She was very taken with it from the start, and she declined to open more presents. She said "No, I'm reading." We then read it before her nap, and she loved it. Older children will like it too. She is taking the parts she understands right now and the lovely illustrations. I know she will treasure it for many years to come.Here's A Little Poem: A Very First Book of Poetry

Great intro to kids poetry

A wonderful, easy intro to children's poetry that will have parents enjoying it also. Great illustrations, too.

A Delightful Book

After reading a great review in the Detroit Free Press, I decided to purchase "Here's a Little Poem" as a gift for my nephew's newborn. When I received the book and read through it, I was reluctant to give it away so I ordered three more - one for me to treasure and two to have on hand for gifts. The poems are written by various authors but have one common element - they are all short, most being 2 or 3 verses, and every one makes me smile. There are some classic authors included (Robert Louis Stevenson and Margaret Wise Brown) but most I was not familiar with. And ah, the illustrations! They are colorful, whimsical and joyous. I believe that all children will love this collection. It is a perfect introduction to poetry and may well become a child's favorite book.

A wonderful surprise!

This book was a gift to us. The first poetry book we've ever had. My 3-year old absolutely loves it. She can sit still and listen to it longer than any other book and she often remembers the poems and tries to say them back to me during the day. It really sticks with her. The illustrations are absolutely beautiful and charming and totally add to the experience. I would highly recommend this book to anyone with kids of any age - it makes a great gift. I'm certainly glad we received it. I'm going to get it for all my mom-friends.