Poems Every Child Should Know by Mary E. Burt

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By Michelle Girard Posted on Jan 9, 2026
In Category - Parenting
English
"Poems Every Child Should Know" edited by Mary E. Burt is a collection of poetry written in the early 20th century. This anthology gathers a variety of poems suitable for children, aiming to ignite their interest in poetry while providing access to pieces that are both engaging and meaningful. The collection features an array of well-known works fr...
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of the anthology includes the editor's preface, where she expresses her intention to provide a selection of poems that resonate with children. She advocates for the importance of poetry in childhood, suggesting that the poems included are designed to be accessible and enjoyable, promoting a love for literature. Burt emphasizes that memorable, yet shorter works are essential, allowing children to connect with and internalize the rhythmic beauty of these verses. She shares a few examples of poems included in the collection, highlighting their appeal and suggesting various methods for engaging children with poetry, thus setting an encouraging tone for what comes in the rest of the compilation. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Daniel Torres
3 months ago

This quickly became one of those books where the content encourages further exploration of the subject. An impressive piece of work.

Patricia Baker
3 months ago

This immediately felt different because the content encourages further exploration of the subject. An excellent read overall.

Melissa Thompson
2 weeks ago

Make no mistake, the interplay between the protagonists drives the story forward beautifully. Highly recommended for everyone.

Anthony Wright
2 months ago

From a casual reader’s perspective, the organization of topics is intuitive and reader-friendly. An excellent read overall.

Carol Walker
2 months ago

I approached this with an open mind and the content encourages further exploration of the subject. This felt rewarding to read.

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4.5 out of 5 (9 User reviews )

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