{"product_id":"poetry-for-kids-robert-frost-hardcover","title":"Poetry for Kids: Robert Frost - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eRobert Frost\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eJay Parini\u003c\/b\u003e (Editor), \u003cb\u003eMichael Paraskevas\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA 2018 Notable Poetry Book for Children (National Council of Teachers of English) \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003ePoetry for Kids: Robert Frost\u003c\/i\u003e is a collection specially curated for young readers which won't just be read, but consumed, experienced, and treasured for a lifetime. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Whether capturing a \u003cb\u003ecold New England winter's evening\u003c\/b\u003e, or the beauty of an old, abandoned house, four-time Pulitzer Prize-winning poet Robert Frost left an\u003cb\u003e indelible mark \u003c\/b\u003eon our consciousness. This stunning celebration of his best-loved work includes \u003cb\u003e35 poems \u003c\/b\u003especially chosen for children\u003cb\u003e ages 8 to 14 \u003c\/b\u003eby author and historian Jay Parini. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Illustrator Michael Paraskevas brings the poems to life with his\u003cb\u003e pitch-perfect scenes\u003c\/b\u003e, infused with\u003cb\u003e majestic color and quiet simplicity\u003c\/b\u003e. Poems include \"Mending Wall,\" \"Birches,\" \"The Road Not Taken,\" \"Fire and Ice,\" and \"Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening,\" \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e This collection is the perfect introduction for young readers. In addition to a carefully chosen line-up of poems, \u003ci\u003ePoetry for Kids: Robert Frost\u003c\/i\u003e also includes \u003cb\u003ecommentary and definitions of key words for each poem\u003c\/b\u003e, and an introduction to Frost's life. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Named one of Bank Street College of Education's Best Children's Books of the Year, 2018!\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRobert Lee Frost\u003c\/b\u003e was born on March 26th 1874 in San Francisco, California and died on January 29th, 1963 in Boston, Massachusetts. He won the Pulitzer Prize for poetry and was bestowed a Congressional Gold Medal, \"in recognition of his poetry, which enriched the culture of the United States and the philosophy of the world.\" On July 22, 1961 he was named Poet laureate of Vermont. His popularity is unmatched in the annals of American poetry; by the end of his life he had achieved the iconic status of \"living legend.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJay Parini \u003c\/b\u003eis a poet, novelist, biographer, and critic. He has written eight novels, including \u003ci\u003eBenjamin's Crossing\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Apprentice Lover\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Passages of H.M.\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eThe Last Station\u003c\/i\u003e - the latter was made into an Academy Award-nominated film starring Helen Mirren and Christopher Plummer and translated into over thirty languages. He has written biographies of John Steinbeck, Robert Frost, William Faulkner, Jesus, and Gore Vidal. His nonfiction works include \u003ci\u003eThe Art of Teaching\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eWhy Poetry Matters\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003ePromised Land: Thirteen Books that Changed America\u003c\/i\u003e. He writes for various publications, including \u003ci\u003eThe New York Times\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Guardian\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eThe Chronicle of Higher Education\u003c\/i\u003e. He lives in Weybridge, VT. \u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMichael Paraskevas\u003c\/b\u003e has worked for most major magazines including \u003ci\u003eSports Illustrated\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eTime\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eTown \u0026amp; Country\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eRolling Stone\u003c\/i\u003e, to name but a few. He has also illustrated and written 24 children's books over the years with his mother, Betty. The two went on to create and write the animated television series \u003ci\u003eMaggie and the Ferocious Beast\u003c\/i\u003e for Nickelodeon. Two of their other books were also made into animated series: \u003ci\u003e Marvin the Tap Dancing Horse\u003c\/i\u003e for PBS and \u003ci\u003eKids from Room 402\u003c\/i\u003e for Fox Family. He and his wife live in Southampton, New York.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 48\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.4 x 9.2 x 8.2 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 17, 2017\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51770443858208,"sku":"9781633222205","price":17.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/b550fd2f40bd8569bab1201f17db1cfc.webp?v=1780371731","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/poetry-for-kids-robert-frost-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}