This keepsake treasury of beloved poems from notable poets has been carefully refreshed and features beautiful illustrations by the beloved Tomie dePaola sure to delight young readers and older fans alike. In this richly illustrated and joyful poetry collection, Tomie dePaola shares his favorite poems that perfectly capture the whimsy, wonder, and imagination of childhood. The well-rounded selection includes both widely known works and hidden gems, from poets such as Emily Dickinson, Langston Hughes, Alonzo Lopez, and Gaki—all accompanied by artwork in Tomie dePaola’s signature folk art style.

Twenty-five poems selected from Tomie dePaola's Book of Poems are brought together in an illustrated collection for very young children and include poetry by such authors as Dorothy Aldis, Carl Sandburg, Langston Hughes, and Federico Garcia Lorca.

Twenty-five poems selected from Tomie dePaola's Book of Poems are brought together in an illustrated collection for very young children and include poetry by such authors as Dorothy Aldis, Carl Sandburg, Langston Hughes, and Federico Garcia Lorca.

An illustrated collection of poems by such authors as Dorothy Aldis, Carl Sandburg, Langston Hughes, and Federico Garcia Lorca.

Since its original publication in 1985, Tomie dePaola’s Mother Goose has become a staple on children’s bookshelves everywhere, and features over two hundred Mother Goose rhymes charmingly illustrated by one of today’s most beloved artists. This special anniversary edition includes a framable print with brand-new art and an author’s note from Tomie, and is sure to continue as a family favorite for generations to come.

Tom dePaola’s classic illustrations accompany his heartwarming story about his relationship with his grandfather as a small boy. “A delightfully offbeat vignette of boyish mischief reinforcing the bond between generations.”—Kirkus Reviews “DePaola champions the special relationship he had with grandfather. . . . Youngsters will bask in the delicious conspiracy between grandfather and grandson. . . . This book is a treasure.”—Booklist “With gentle humor and his usual master of line and composition, dePaola conveys the strong bond of affection between Tom and little Tommy, from the photo-album snapshot of the proud grandfather holding a baby on the title page to the big hug of the mischief-makers that ends the book.”—Horn Book “Touches of old-world humor add sparkle to the tale.”—Publishers Weekly

Take 30 or so wonderful poems for children, add Tomie dePaola's trademark artwork, and you have this charming poetry collection with works by A.A. Milne, Dorothy Aldis, Eve Merriam, and many others. Full color.