this stunningly illustrated treasury, Father Goose(R) has compiled 101 of his best children's poems to share as a first introduction to the joy of language and to the enchanting world of books.

The chapters containing Father Goose's poems cover the topics of Home, Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall, Animals, and Poetry and include favorites such as:

My Quiet Time
November
The Cold Gray Days of Winter
Winter Calls
Snowfall in the City
The Wild Geese
Summertime
The Ant
The City
What's A Poem?

His poems, lilting rhymes, short simple sentences, and repetition of key words will open children's hearts to the beauty of poetry and foster a love of lyrical language. Young readers will gain an understanding of the wonder and joy of poetry.