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The Adventures of Isabel
by Ogden Nash, James Marshall (Illustrator)

Bears, witches, giants! Nothing phases the indomitable little girl, Isabel. Ogden Nash's classic poem, illustrated by the master, James Marshall.







The Oxford Book of Children's Verse
by Iona and Peter Opie (Editors)

Another in Oxford's series of indispensable reference works. This book features children's poetry spanning over 500 years and includes poets from the entire English-speaking world.








A Book of Nonsense
by Edward Lear

Edward Lear had a sensibility all his own. A precursor to Dr. Seuss, his limericks and poems are sometimes bizarre, sometimes surrealistic, always hilarious. This edition features the author's original pen and ink drawings.








The Oxford Book of Children's Verse in America
by Donald Hall (Editor)

This book traces the history of kids rhymes in America from early colonial days and on. It includes selections from such wonderful poets as Eugene Field, Ogden Nash and Dr. Seuss. The most jaded spirit is guaranteed to find something within to make him or her smile.







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