My First Oxford Book of Animal Poems

Book Overview

Tell me, little woodworm
Eating through the wood
Surely all that sawdust
Can't do you any good.

Heavens Little wormwood
You've eaten all the chairs
So that's why poor old Grandad's
Sitting outside on the stairs. Spike Milligan

My First Oxford Book of Animal Poems takes you on a journey through the animal kingdom -- from around the house to forests, fields, and far beyond. Featuring traditional poets such as John Keats, Rudyard Kipling, and Christina Rossetti and modern poets that include Ted Hughes, Dick King-Smith, and Wendy Cope, this enchanting collection of poems will delight animal-lovers old and young alike.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0192762699
• ISBN13: 9780192762696
• Release Date: April 2002
• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Length: 96 Pages
• Weight: 1.31 lbs.
• Dimensions: 7.7" x 0.6" x 10.1"
• Age Range: 6 to 10 years
• Grade Range: Grades 1 to 5