Poetry for Kids: Robert Frost

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Pub Date 17 Oct 2017 | Archive Date 26 Sep 2017

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A 2018 Notable Poetry Book for Children (National Council of Teachers of English)

Poetry for Kids: Robert Frost is a collection specially curated for young readers which won't just be read, but consumed, experienced, and treasured for a lifetime.


Whether capturing a cold New England winter's evening, or the beauty of an old, abandoned house, four-time Pulitzer Prize-winning poet Robert Frost left an indelible mark on our consciousness. This stunning celebration of his best-loved work includes 35 poems specially chosen for children ages 8 to 14 by author and historian Jay Parini.

Illustrator Michael Paraskevas brings the poems to life with his pitch-perfect scenes, infused with majestic color and quiet simplicity. Poems include “Mending Wall,” “Birches,” “The Road Not Taken,” “Fire and Ice,” and “Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening,”

This collection is the perfect introduction for young readers. In addition to a carefully chosen line-up of poems, Poetry for Kids: Robert Frost also includes commentary and definitions of key words for each poem, and an introduction to Frost's life.

Named one of Bank Street College of Education's Best Children's Books of the Year, 2018!
A 2018 Notable Poetry Book for Children (National Council of Teachers of English)

Poetry for Kids: Robert Frost is a collection specially curated for young readers which won't just be read, but...

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EDITION Other Format
ISBN 9781633222205
PRICE $17.95 (USD)
PAGES 48

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Poetry for Kids: Robert Frost is the latest in a Poetry for Kids series, with previous books featuring poetry by Emily Dickinson, Carl Sandburg and Walt Whitman. This book contains 30 of Frost's poems, prefaced by an introduction of Frost's life and inspiration for his poetry, and followed by short explanations of each poem's meaning in a section titled 'What Robert Was Thinking'. There are definitions included with each poem for words children (and adults) may not be familiar with.

This book is part of an established series so obviously there must be a children's market for this type of book but personally I would have preferred to see this book marketed as a gift book. Without the 'for Kids' branding I think the market would have opened right up for this book.

The audience for this book is listed as 8+ but I know I wouldn't have appreciated this book as a child. At 8 I was reading Roald Dahl, not poetry books, and I don't think that's so unusual.

My fear for this book is that it may be used in schools to teach poetry at kids instead of to kids, and that could ruin Robert Frost for them. I say this because the only poetry I've ever hated with a passion have been poems taught to me. I always baulked at a teacher telling me emphatically what the poet meant by each word, line by line. I wanted to have the opportunity to think about the poem myself and decide what it meant to me, and always wondered if the poet actually intended the poem to be interpreted the way my teacher said was the only way, the right way.

Digressing, that reminds me of a story about Alfred Hitchcock helping his granddaughter write an essay for film school about his movie Shadow of a Doubt. Her grade? C. So the story goes, he shrugged and said, "That's the best I can do".

Anyway ... I grew up adoring The Road Not Taken but that was mostly because my Nan used to quote it all of the time and I'd often read the photocopied poem stuck to a wall in her house with Blu-Tack. I don't know I would have liked it as a kid without my Nan's influence.

Michael Paraskevas' illustrations are absolutely wonderful! They complement the poetry beautifully. I think adults will like them better than kids though. It's only as an adult that I appreciate artwork like this.

I received an ARC from NetGalley (thank you so much to NetGalley and Quarto Publishing Group - MoonDance Press for the opportunity) in exchange for honest feedback.

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I received Poetry for Kids; Robert Frost, and immensely enjoyed this book which includes 35 poems edited by author and historian Jay Parini and illustrated by Michael Paraskevas. An introduction to the poet's life, a commentary and definitions of key words are included.

This is the perfect read in that each poem is paired with a scene that relays its charming magical-ness, making this book attractive not only to children, but adults who love Frost's poetry too.

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I love this idea of making famous poems and poets accessible to children in an easy and engaging format. The illustrations are beautiful, complimentary to the text, and excellent for the age range. The chosen poems are perfect for a variety of topics and lesson plans.

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A charming introduction for kids to meet the poet Robert Frost and his poetry. It includes information about Frost's life that is a good introduction. The collection of his poetry includes some of his well known poems. The poems have been chosen for children ages 8 to 14 years. The illustrator has done an outstanding job of bringing the poems to life with his colors and drawings. The poems have definitions of words on the same page as the poem is on.

This is a fantastic book. I wish I had this book of poetry to read when I was a child. I think it's a great introduction of Frost's poetry for any age. Don't miss out!

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Robert Frost è poeta amatissimo in America, ma desolatamente sconosciuto in Italia: “desolatamente” perché ha scritto con umorismo e sensibilità, delicatezza e partecipazione della natura e dell’uomo, producendo testi meravigliosi.

Questo volumetto ne raccoglie trentacinque, scelti per introdurre il poeta a bambini fra gli otto e i quattordici anni: brani bellissimi, spiegati con chiarezza e illustrati con gusto, ma prima di tutto presentati per esser letti e apprezzati.

Un’iniziativa bellissima, che sarebbe bello veder emulata in Italia.

Ringrazio l’editore per avermi concesso la copia necessaria alla stesura di questa recensione. ^^

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This is a must have for any library! Love the art work and the selection of poetry.

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The poems seem a little difficult for children to fully understand, in spite of the helpful definitions and explanations provided, but it's a great book for parents to read aloud to their kids and explain what they might not have grasped.

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I set myself an objective at the start of 2017 to read more poetry and classics and whilst this book is primarily aimed at children I really enjoyed it - the illustrations used really bring the poems to life and they were really my favourite part of the book, I really adored a few of them poems, a few I wasn't a fan of and some that were just ok so overall I have given the book four stars - definitely worth a read and a great introduction to the works of Robert Frost.

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What a delightful book this is! A joy to read and look at. It contains 35 poems by Frost, all beautifully illustrated. There’s an introduction to the poet’s life, commentary and some helpful definitions. It’s marketed for children, and I’m sure many children will enjoy it, but I agree with another reviewer who pointed out that the book should rather be marketed as a gift book, or simply as an illustrated book pf poetry, rather than emphasising that it’s “for kids”. Readers of any age could enjoy it – I certainly did. It also says it’s for 8 to 14 year olds. Well, there’s a world of difference between 8 and 14 and I’m pretty sure not many cool young teenagers will be attracted to the definitely “uncool” illustrations. I hope it manages to break out of the confines of being defined as a children’s book – it most definitely deserves to.

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Robert Frost's poetry is timeless, and these illustrations enhance his words. The book is appropriate for adults or children, especially children who are introspective. I think that my students will enjoy it; it could be a nice addition to a classroom poetry collection or a good gift book.

I received a free electronic copy of this book from the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

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I absolutely love this series of books! Frost is a beloved favourite of mine, and I love the poem choices for this book. As with the other books in the series, I read this one with my cubs. Several ended up quite interested in Frost :)

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Robert Frost is amazing. My 4th grade son liked the poems. He said they were calming and nice.

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