A Family of Poems : My Favorite Poetry for Children

Over half a million copies sold! This rich collection of family poems, curated by bestselling editor and author Caroline Kennedy, is the perfect introduction to poetry for young readers.

Inspired to create a poetry anthology for families after her national bestsellerThe Best Loved Poems of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, Caroline Kennedy set out to create a collection of her familys favorite poems. With more than one hundred poems, from five continents, illuminated with sumptuous watercolors by Jon J Muth, Ms. Kennedy organizes her selections into sections that reflect a childs world and frames each section with an introduction in her own words.

Her work in the New York City public schools has made Caroline Kennedy keenly aware of how great a role poetry can play in the minds and hearts of young readers.A Family of Poemsoffers children and families a single beautiful volume that will spark a love of language and verse that will last a lifetime.