Poems of Childhood

A childs life should be full of poems, rhymes and songs, and Poems of Childhood is a celebration of that. Part of the Macmillan Collectors Library, a series of stunning, clothbound, pocket-sized classics with gold-foiled edges and ribbon markers. These beautiful books make perfect gifts or a treat for any book lover. This edition features an introduction by acclaimed children's writer, Michael Morpurgo. Poems of Childhood combines the best of classic childrens poetry into one anthology featuring a rich range of themes from animals to nursery rhymes, from nonsense poems to magic. Many favourites are here, including The Owl and the Pussy-Cat, Jabberwocky and The Tyger. This delightful collection is the perfect gift for children and a chance for adults to revisit their favourite verse from the likes of Edward Lear, Lewis Carroll and Kenneth Grahame.