The Land of Counterpane and Other Poems
The Land of Counterpane and Other Poems

Author: Tig Thomas

Publisher: Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP

Published: 2014-12-15

Total Pages: 42

ISBN-13: 1482421429

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The words of Robert Louis Stevenson make the child in “The Land of Counterpane” seem both modern and timeless. Rhyme, rhythm, and imagery help readers experience a day sick in bed with new perspective. This volume introduces readers to other great poets, too, including Lewis Carroll, John Keats, and Alfred, Lord Tennyson. Colorful drawings help readers imagine the goings-on in each piece of writing as they encounter surprising word choices, interesting scenes, and lively characters. From “The Masque of Oberon” to “The Elves’ Goodbye,” these poems help readers learn more about writing poetry by reading it.

The Land of Counterpane
The Land of Counterpane

Author: Robert Louis Stevenson

Publisher:

Published: 2011-08

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781609731526

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Presents an illustrated poem from Robert Louis Stevenson's "A Child's Garden of Verses."

The Land of Counterpane and Other Poems
The Land of Counterpane and Other Poems

Author: Tig Thomas

Publisher: Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP

Published: 2014-12-15

Total Pages: 40

ISBN-13: 1482421453

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The words of Robert Louis Stevenson make the child in “The Land of Counterpane” seem both modern and timeless. Rhyme, rhythm, and imagery help readers experience a day sick in bed with new perspective. This volume introduces readers to other great poets, too, including Lewis Carroll, John Keats, and Alfred, Lord Tennyson. Colorful drawings help readers imagine the goings-on in each piece of writing as they encounter surprising word choices, interesting scenes, and lively characters. From “The Masque of Oberon” to “The Elves’ Goodbye,” these poems help readers learn more about writing poetry by reading it.

Favorite Poems Old and New
Favorite Poems Old and New

Author:

Publisher: Doubleday Books for Young Readers

Published: 1957-09-01

Total Pages: 642

ISBN-13: 0385076967

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"Children are poets before they grow up and they should live with poems. I hope this book will encourage them to do so."—Eleanor Roosevelt Beloved and treasured for over 60 years, here is the only poetry collection your family needs—brimming with favorite, classic poems carefully selected to inspire young readers. Over 700 classic and modern poems written by poets from William Shakespeare to J. R. R. Tolkien, Emily Dickinson to Langston Hughes, and covering a range of favorite topics—pets, playtime, family, nature, and nonsense—ensure that there’s a poem to please every child. A truly comprehensive collection that is the ideal way of introducing children to the joys of reading poetry. "If your children think they don't like poetry, expose them to this collection . . . and I defy them to resist its magic."—Kirkus "A fine book for parents to read aloud to their children."—Library Journal "This volume stands out for the comprehensiveness of its selection."—The Horn Book

The Land of Nod
The Land of Nod

Author: Robert Louis Stevenson

Publisher: National Geographic Books

Published: 2017-02-14

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 1911171046

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Ever wondered about the mysterious place we all visit when we fall asleep? Robert Louis Stevenson's classic children's poem about dreamland is given new life in this wonderfully illustrated book. Accompanied by Robert Hunter's bold and beautiful illustrations, this picture book will bring the beloved Scottish author's work to a whole new generation of young readers.

Where Go the Boats?
Where Go the Boats?

Author: Robert Louis Stevenson

Publisher: Creative Editions

Published: 2020-02-25

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781568463520

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Set sail in this accordion-style edition of Stevenson's classic children's verse.

Underwoods
Underwoods

Author: Robert Louis Stevenson

Publisher: Cosimo Classics

Published: 1887

Total Pages: 168

ISBN-13:

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"Of all my verse, like not a single line; But like my title, for it is not mine." -Robert Louis Stevenson, Underwoods Underwoods (1887), by Robert Louis Stevenson, is a collection of original poetry that Stevenson wrote during one of the most prolific periods of his career. Like his more famous collection, A Child's Garden of Verses, it was inspired by the author's own childhood and is written in both English and his native Scots.