The Random House Book of Poetry for Children offers both humorous and enlightening poems for kids, carefully chosen by the nation’s first Children’s Poet Laureate, Jack Prelutsky. Featuring a wide selection of beloved classic poems along with modern shining gems, every child who explores this collection will discover a world full of surprises and delights that can foster a lifelong love of poetry. Including 572 memorable poems and over 400 unique illustrations from Caldecott-winning artist Arnold Lobel, the creator of the Frog and Toad series, this collection is simply the ideal way to introduce children to the beauty of poetry. 248 pages, ages 7+.