by Valeria Petrone (Illustrator), Jill Bennett (Author)
This thematically organized collection of poems and rhymes is particularly appropriate to the interests and language abilities of three to six year olds. It comprises approximately 400 poems, rhymes and jingles, both traditional and modern, representing a variety of cultures. The early years teacher will find this a useful resource for finding just the right quality poem for her theme and purpose, helped by an indexing system. The collection reflects a multicultural and non-sexist approach. The author is the winner of the Eleanor Farjeon Award for her contribution to children's literature.
Format: Paperback
Pages: 192
Publisher: Scholastic
Published: 15 Jan 1993
ISBN 10: 0590530534
ISBN 13: 9780590530538