Classic Poetry: Candlewick Illustrated Classic (Candlewick Illustrated Classics)
"Few anthologies for this age group include such a fine selection of works, introduce the poets so vividly, or provide such a rich collection of haunting illustrations.
"Few anthologies for this age group include such a fine selection of works, introduce the poets so vividly, or provide such a rich collection of haunting illustrations." -- Booklist Poetry provides the best introduction to the marvels of the English language. This volume, collected by award-winning author Michael Rosen, presents a glorious selection of classic poetry, chronologically arranged from the seventeenth century to modern day -- poems by such celebrated poets as William Shakespeare, Elizabeth Barrett Browning, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, Emily Dickinson, Carl Sandburg, and Langston Hughes -- complete with biographical sketches of the poets, information on individual poems, and notes on poetic forms. Paul Howard's full-color illustrations illuminate some of the most brilliant poems of the English-speaking world with stunning breadth and beauty. A book to be treasured, Classic Poetry belongs on every shelf -- every child should know these poems and keep this book with them as they grow. Back matter includes notes on poems, notes about poetry, and an index of titles and first lines.
| SKU | 9780763642105 |
|---|---|
| Additional Contributor | Howard |
| Primary Contributor | Rosen |
| ISBN | 076364210X |
| Language | English |
| Page Count | 160 |
| Min Grade Level | 5th Grade |
| Max Grade Level | Up |
| Series Title | Candlewick Illustrated Classics |
| BISAC Binding Type | Paperback |
| Ingram Product Type | Paperback or Softback |
| Abridged Edition | No |
| Large Print | No |
| DDC | 821 |
| LCSH 1 | Children's poetry |
| LCSH 2 | Poetry |
| Short Title | CLASSIC POETRY |
| Availability Code | 21 |
| Number of Units | 1 |
| Strippable Indicator | No |
| Dump Flag | No |
| Publisher Alpha | NDW |
| Spring Arbor Flag | No |
| Leading Article Flag | No |
| Illustration Flag | Yes |
| BISAC Subject Desc 1 | Poetry - General |
| BISAC Subject Desc 2 | Literary Criticism & Collections |
| Min Grade Level ?The minimum recommended school grade level for the target audience of this book. | 5th Grade |
|---|---|
| Max Grade Level ?The maximum recommended school grade level for the target audience of this book. | Up |
| Series Title ?The name of the book series this title belongs to, if applicable. | Candlewick Illustrated Classics |
| BISAC Binding Type ?The BISAC (Book Industry Standards) code describing the physical binding format (e.g., Hardcover, Paperback). | Paperback |
| Ingram Product Type ?Ingram's classification of the product format (e.g., Book, Audio, eBook). | Paperback or Softback |
| Abridged Edition ?Indicates whether this is a shortened or condensed version of the original work. | Yes |
| Large Print ?Indicates whether this edition is printed in a larger font size for easier reading. | Yes |
| DDC ?Dewey Decimal Classification — the standard library classification number used to organize books by subject. | 821 |
| LCSH 1 ?Library of Congress Subject Heading — the primary subject category assigned by the Library of Congress. | Children's poetry |
| LCSH 2 ?Library of Congress Subject Heading — the secondary subject category assigned by the Library of Congress. | Poetry |
| Short Title ?An abbreviated version of the full title, used for compact displays and listings. | CLASSIC POETRY |
| Availability Code ?Ingram's code indicating the current availability status of the product (e.g., In Stock, Out of Print). | 21 |
| Number of Units ?The total number of physical units included in the product (e.g., discs, volumes). | 1 |
| Strippable Indicator ?Indicates whether the book cover can be stripped and returned for credit instead of the full book. | Yes |
| Dump Flag ?Indicates whether a dump display (freestanding retail display unit) is available for this product. | Yes |
| Publisher Alpha ?The alphabetical code assigned to the publisher by Ingram for identification purposes. | NDW |
| Spring Arbor Flag ?Indicates whether this product is distributed through Spring Arbor, Ingram's faith-based distribution channel. | Yes |
| Leading Article Flag ?Indicates whether the title begins with a leading article (e.g., "The", "A", "An") for sorting purposes. | Yes |
| Illustration Flag ?Indicates whether the book contains illustrations. | Yes |
| BISAC Subject Desc 1 ?The primary BISAC subject category description used to classify the book's content. | Poetry - General |
| BISAC Subject Desc 2 ?The secondary BISAC subject category description for additional content classification. | Literary Criticism & Collections |