A Century of Children's Poems by John Foster
100 poems by 100 of the major childrens poets of the twentieth century compiled by John Foster, an established and well-known anthologist and poet in his own right.It is a compelling mix of all genres and treatments, and readers are sure to be enriched whether they dip in and out of the book or progress through it in a structured wayEnticing and rewarding, this collection gives a real insight into the superb variety of poems on the 20th century. Bookseller
This book is set to become a classic, the sort of book you and your children will enjoy reading for years to come. The book has a handy index of themes as well as indexes of authors, titles and first lines, making it an easy to use reference book. The line drawings add a nice touch and the whole book has a real depth and quality to it, that makes it appealing to children of all ages. Evening Express
A thoroughly attractive and definitive collection of a century’s poetry for children. Carousel
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.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780007140015 |
| ISBN 10 | 0007140010 |
| Title | A Century of Children's Poems |
| Author | John Foster |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | HarperCollins Publishers |
| Year published | 2002-10-07 |
| Number of pages | 160 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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