by Brian Patten · Puffin · tapa blanda · ISBN 9780140322361
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«The Puffin Book of Twentieth-Century Children's Verse» is the anthology of children's poetry edited by Brian Patten, published by Puffin in paperback.
A collection of children's verse by twentieth-century authors, with names as varied as Michael Rosen, James Reeves, Russell Hoban and Thomas Hardy. Brian Patten's selection offers a panorama of poetry for children written in English throughout the century, with illustrations by Michael Foreman.
1991 paperback edition, 416 pages, text in English. Brian Patten compiled the anthology 'Gargling with Jenny' and Michael Foreman won the 1991 Kate Greenaway Medal for 'War Boy'.
Aimed at children from around 6 years old, it may also interest families and educators working with poetry in English.
Brian Patten was an English poet and author. He came to prominence in the 1960s as one of the Liverpool poets, and wrote primarily lyrical poetry about human relationships. His famous works included Little Johnny's Confession, The Irrelevant Song, Vanishing Trick, Emma's Doll, and Impossible Parents.
