Book Descriptions
for Knock at a Star by X.J. Kennedy, Dorothy M. Kennedy, and Andrew Portwood
From Cooperative Children's Book Center (CCBC)
A collection of short poems by more than 100 poets is designed to be used as an introduction to the world of poetry with information about types of poems and how they are composed and used scattered throughout the text. Suggestions for writing your own poetry and a word to adults working with children are also included. (4-14 years)
CCBC Choices 1982 . © Cooperative Children's Book Center, Univ. of Wisconsin - Madison, 1982. Used with permission.
From the Publisher
The perfect classic anthology of poetry for today's young readers.
A classic poetry anthology, Knock at a Star contains lively, interesting poems from the most beloved writers and poets of our time, past and present, including Langston Hughes, Emily Dickinson, Jack Prelutsky, Mary Ann Hoberman, and more!
This anthology contains special kinds of poetry, such as haikus, songs, and limerick, and discusses with the reader what poems can do: make you laugh, send messages, and teach you about images and rhythm.
A collection that is joyously assembled and will be joyously read!
A classic poetry anthology, Knock at a Star contains lively, interesting poems from the most beloved writers and poets of our time, past and present, including Langston Hughes, Emily Dickinson, Jack Prelutsky, Mary Ann Hoberman, and more!
This anthology contains special kinds of poetry, such as haikus, songs, and limerick, and discusses with the reader what poems can do: make you laugh, send messages, and teach you about images and rhythm.
A collection that is joyously assembled and will be joyously read!
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