A 2018 Notable Poetry Book for Children (National Council of Teachers
of English)
Discover the poetry of Carl Sandburg in Poetry for Kids: Carl
Sandburg. Carefully chosen for kids, these 35 poems are presented,
illustrated, and explained by an expert.
There is no better time to introduce children to poetry and literature
than during their formative years. That is why professor and scholar
Kate Benzel has used her wealth of experience to carefully curate 35 of
Carl Sandburg's luminary poems into one collection that is specially
designed for children.
In Poetry for Kids: Carl Sandburg you'll find many classics, some of
which you may remember from your childhood, including "Young
Bullfrogs," "Shenandoah", "Jazz Fantasia", "Fog", and 31
more of Sandburg's favorite and most accessible works. Accompanying the
words are beautifully illustrated scenes by award-winning
illustrator Robert Crawford. This gentle introduction includes
commentary, definitions of key words, and an introduction to the
poet's life, plus a final synopsis of the author's interpretation of
the pieces.