The poems in A Child's Garden of Verses are timeless and simplistic. They describe the everyday things of childhood-nature, sleeping, playing...
The rhyme and rhythm of the poems make them perfect for reading aloud. And they are a joy to memorize and recite.
The rhyme and rhythm of the poems make them perfect for reading aloud. And they are a joy to memorize and recite.
There are so many different versions of this book, which was first published in 1855, but I am partial to the illustrations by Brian Wildsmith's in the 1966 edition (see examples below.) This edition has just been newly revised.
Here are a few excerpts from the book:
Time to Rise
Time to Rise
A birdie with a yellow bill
Hopped upon the window sill,
Cocked his shining eye and said:
"Ain't you 'shamed, you sleepyhead?"
Singing
Of speckled eggs the birdie sings
And nests among the trees;
The sailor sings of ropes and things
In ships upon the seas.
Isn't it just beautiful poetry?
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7 comments:
I memorized The Swing in kindergarten and have never forgotten it. We have a version illustrated by Tasha Tudor. Love those poems. Thanks for the reminder to pull it out.
I love his poem called The Good Play. It's so true to real life! Love his work!
Yes, awesome poetry! I had no idea. I need that book for when I have grandchildren!
love the illustrations! so sweet.
what a great book. Thanks for the tip. I will add it to our library list today!
This book is one of our favorites! My 4-year-old son recites Time to Rise every morning and I just love it =) Love the new illustrations. We'll have to get this one too! (In order to protect my childhood copy that we always read from and I keep on a high shelf =) Thanks!!
What beautiful illustrations. I have always loved "In Winter I get up at night and dress in something candlelight. In Summer, quite the other way, I have to go to bed by day". It's always been a lovely reminder of a great book. Also the Railway Carriage. Thanks for the memories!
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