Poems to Learn by Heart

By Caroline Kennedy

Book Overview

In this diverse collection, #1 New York Times best-selling author and editor Caroline Kennedy has chosen more than a hundred poems that speak to all of us: the young and young at heart, and poetry-lovers new and old.

There's a poem to celebrate every moment in life, whether it's hitting a home run, watching a sunset, or laughing with your best friend. A poem is a gift of the heart that can inspire, reassure, or challenge us. These lovingly selected poems explore deep emotions, as well as ordinary experiences. They cover the range of human experience and imagination.

Divided into sections about nature, family, friendship, sports, school, magic, and more, the book includes thoughtful introductions from Caroline reflecting on her own family's engagement with and enjoyment of poetry.

Illustrated with striking watercolor paintings by award-winning artist Jon J. Muth, this is truly a book for all ages and interests, and one that families will want to share for years to come.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1423108051
• ISBN13: 9781423108054
• Release Date: March 2013
• Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
• Length: 192 Pages
• Weight: 1.92 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 10.6" x 10.1"
• Age Range: 10 to 14 years
• Grade Range: Grades 5 to 9

Customer Reviews

You can get lost in other worlds.

This is a most excellent selection of poems. Just when you think you found the best, the next one is even better. Before you start, you will have some favorites, and by the end, a few new favorites. Of course, if you are in a hurry, there is an index in the back; however, I like to stumble upon them. This is a great survey of different writers, so you can get a feel of what you want to read next. It even included Shakespeare's Crispin's speech. What I found fun is remembering the different movies and books that contain the poems in passing. I had been watching "The Nine Tailors" and never realized what they were referring to when they talked about "Young Lochinvar" until I read this book. I am sure you will also have revelations. Do not overlook the paintings by Jon J. Muth, as they add to the experience. I was also surprised that this is a Disney publication.