by Edward Blishen (compiler) and Brian Wildsmith (illustrator)
This anthology features dozens of poems in themed sections along beautiful colour illustrated by Brian Wildsmith. Selected poetry from notable poets, including Edward Lear, Lewis Carroll, Jonathan Swift, R.L. Stevenson, Christina Rossetti, Alfred Lord Tennyson, William Shakespeare, Thomas Hardy, and many more (and dozens by “Anon”—that favourite of writers!).
With brightly coloured illustrations throughout by the Kate Greenhouse Medal winner, Brian Wildsmith. Includes index of authors, and index of first lines.
Condition: illustrated wraps in bright purple, slight edge-wear, bottom corner slightly curled else near fine.
Published by Peter Bedrick Books, 1984. First American paperback. ISBN: 0-911745-34-3
