'Thirty-five imaginative and humorous poems for an adult and a child to read aloud together. . . . The entertaining verses are varied as to length, rhythm, and subject and are illustrated with harmoniously amusing drawings.' --BL.
This book was a staple from my childhood, andI highly recommend it as a classic to be included inany collection of children's books. No childshould have to go through life never hearingabout Daddy Fixing Breakfast. ...
You Read to Me
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 23 years ago
This is the most marvelous book. I received it as a gift in 1968 when I was 7 years old and I'm still reading it at 40. My dad heard Ciardi speak at Rutgers and was mesmorized. Definitely buy this book for your children (or as a guilty pleasure for yourself).
The best children's poetry book (just learning to read & on)
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 25 years ago
This book of enjoyable, amusing, and well made poetry alternates poems to be read by adults to children with poems to be read by children to adults. Since I was 8 I've loved it, my child now gives it as a gift at every birthday party
Ciardi does it again!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 26 years ago
I have been a fan of John Ciardi since first grade, and now my students love to read his work. This poem collection is no exception. I encourage all poetry lovers to read it!
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