Recognizing the intrinsic literary merit of much of children's writing, Ruth Krauss listened to their ideas, poems, and stories and wrote them down with a professional's touch. Maurice Sendak's drawings highlight the whimsy and logic of these writings, and also stand on their own as picture-poems. The result is seventeen very funny, poignant, insightful, exuberant pieces of literature that bring out all the best of childhood imaginings.

Step into a world of pure enchantment with "The fairy flute," a cherished collection of poetry from the beloved author Rose Fyleman. This delightful volume gathers a treasury of whimsical verses, inviting readers to discover the magic that lies just beyond the everyday. Rose Fyleman, a master of English children's literature, crafts a spellbinding array of fairy poems that sparkle with imagination and charm. From mischievous sprites to moonlit dances, each poem offers a captivating glimpse into the ethereal realm of fairies, brought to life with her characteristic lightness of touch and evocative language. These enchanting verses celebrate the wonder of the natural world intertwined with the playful spirit of fairy lore. As a seminal work in English children's poetry, "The fairy flute" continues to captivate with its timeless appeal. This classic collection, meticulously prepared for print, offers an enduring journey into a world of wonder. It is a perfect addition for anyone who cherishes imaginative verse, the delicate beauty, and the enduring magic of fairies within classic literature. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

A collection of short humorous poems in the nursery rhyme tradition.

One long poem threaded with personal, evocative poetry constantly moving. A Zen journey. A journey of love. The Absence of Zen. Becoming Jewish. The Kaddish. Blessings. A very readable work of what was known before and what is known now. From "The world is a hard place": We look at our empty handsand feel shadows and shade,sky drying where water has bee,and are left with wind, know themonly by their absence. Water. Wind.-- Melissa Bell review in VISIONS-International 2001

A collection of animals celebrates the months of the year, one by one, in poetry

Excerpt from The Golden Apple: A Musical in Two Acts Submitting lyrics to the cold scrutiny of the public eye is a risky business. Without the protective coloration of the music for which they were intended, and without the support of sym pathetic interpretations, Which can cover a multitude of short comings, lyrics have a tendency to seem fiat. They sometimes convey, on the printed page, a banality which does not exist in performance. Reading poetry and lyrics does not involve the same process. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

A collection of poems by a variety of authors celebrating the joys of canines, from puppies to old hounds, from Chihuahuas to mongrels.

A collection of poems about the moods and fascinations of childhood.