Nature In Verse; A Poetry Reader For Children

By Mary Isabella Lovejoy

Book Overview

Step outside and listen. Poems to walk and wonder. Nature In Verse; A Poetry Reader For Children gathers a children's poetry anthology of classic nature poems chosen to stir curiosity in small readers. Short, musical pieces range from animals and seasons poetry to brisk outdoor adventure verse and gentle nature appreciation poems, each offering scenes to read aloud or to carry into play. As a poetry reader collection it balances rhyme and clear imagery, making it ideal bedtime reading, lively recitation, or a calm introduction to poetry for young readers. Teachers, parents and little learners will find it useful within a homeschool poetry curriculum and for spontaneous sharing in the garden or on a country walk. Rooted in the sensibility of a Victorian era children's book and the tone of late 19th century poetry, the anthology evokes the plainspoken tenderness found in A Child's Garden of Verses and the affectionate cadence familiar from Robert Louis Stevenson poems. Out of print for decades and now republished by Alpha Editions. Restored for today's and future generations. More than a reprint - a collector's item and a cultural treasure. As a representative late 19th century poetry selection, the volume offers a clear lens on how Victorian era children's book editors shaped attention to seasons, birds, gardens and rural play, and it remains useful to anyone studying historical childhood reading or seeking everyday pleasure. Casual readers will enjoy simple readings and shared moments; classic-literature collectors will appreciate the period voice, careful selection and the rarity of such titles. Elegant enough for display, accessible enough for every morning or after-school read, this anthology bridges play and pedagogy while celebrating the natural world. Carefully curated to preserve original phrasing and mood, the selections reward slow reading and repeated visits; they open gentle conversations about weather, migration, growth and the small lives underfoot. Ideal for story hour, seasonal study and quiet mornings, the book suits classroom corners as readily as family shelves - a readable, beautiful bridge between past sensibilities and present curiosity.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9354302718
• ISBN13: 9789354302718
• Release Date: December 2020
• Publisher: Alpha Edition
• Length: 324 Pages
• Weight: 1.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"