Forget-Me-Nots: Poems to Learn by Heart

by Mary Ann Hoberman

Michael Emberley (Illustrator)

You're on an adventure
About to start,
You're going to learn
Some poems by heart!

In this new anthology, Children's Poet Laureate Mary Ann Hoberman shares a brand-new collection of poems especially suitable for learning by heart and saying aloud. As Mary Ann says: "When you learn a poem by heart, it becomes a part of you. You know it in your mind, in your mouth, in your ears, in your whole body. And best of all, you know it forever."

In addition to beloved poems by Mary Ann herself, this collection also features poems by such notable poets as Carl Sandburg, Karla Kuskin, Jack Prelutsky, Alice Schertle, and William Carlos Williams, as well as helpful tools that children, parents, and teachers can use for memorization and recitation.

The poems are coupled with Michael Emberley's humorous and lively art, offering a unique, approachable, and child-friendly collection. The wide variety of poems, from short to long and from silly to solemn, are sure to please every reader and inspire children of all ages to celebrate the joy of learning poetry by heart.

• ISBN10: 031612947X
• ISBN13: 9780316129473
• Publish Date: 7 June 2012
• Publish Status: Out of Print
• Out of Print: 6 August 2021
• Publish Country: US
• Publisher: Little, Brown & Company
• Imprint: Little, Brown Young Readers
• Format: Hardcover
• Pages: 144
• Language: English

Reviews

[cherryblossommj]

Poetry is so important! Such a vital and fun part of education is found in poetry. There were several years where I could be found with stacks of journals full of my own poetry. Anyone would benefit from a book such as this. Classic and contemporary poems to introduce your children to all sorts of variety, plus tips for memorization! This definitely fits into our plan for a Classical Education and I'm delighted to have this on our shelf. We've already been enjoying it so much and plan to keep coming back for years to come I'm sure.

*Thanks to LB Kids for providing a copy for review.*

posted: http://creativemadnessmama.com/blog/2012/06/13/forget-me-nots-poems-to-learn-by-heart/