02228cam a22003133u 4500 16436 UtSlPG 20260610133402.0 m cr n 260607r2005||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PN PZ Burt, Mary E. (Mary Elizabeth), 1850-1918 Poems Every Child Should Know : The What-Every-Child-Should-Know-Library Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2005 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2005-08-04 Juliet Sutherland, Laura Wisewell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net "Poems Every Child Should Know" edited by Mary E. Burt is a collection of poetry written in the early 20th century. This anthology gathers a variety of poems suitable for children, aiming to ignite their interest in poetry while providing access to pieces that are both engaging and meaningful. The collection features an array of well-known works from notable poets, encouraging children to memorize and appreciate the beauty of language. The opening of the anthology includes the editor's preface, where she expresses her intention to provide a selection of poems that resonate with children. She advocates for the importance of poetry in childhood, suggesting that the poems included are designed to be accessible and enjoyable, promoting a love for literature. Burt emphasizes that memorable, yet shorter works are essential, allowing children to connect with and internalize the rhythmic beauty of these verses. She shares a few examples of poems included in the collection, highlighting their appeal and suggesting various methods for engaging children with poetry, thus setting an encouraging tone for what comes in the rest of the compilation. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified English poetry American poetry https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/16436 57824 57824