Rudyard Kipling (Poetry for Young People)

Rudyard Kipling (Poetry for Young People) by Kipling, Rudyard. hardcover edition. ISBN: 9780806944845.

"Twenty-eight poems (or parts of poems) reverberate with Kiplings compassion for his fellow humans....introduction details the events of his life and their relationship to his work. With dedication to the structure, rhythm, and rhyme of his craft, Kipling created poetry that, when read aloud, sings to its audience in every phase. Sharpes exquisite paintings illustrate the exotic quality of the verse, whether of animals in the jungle or ships at sea. Vibrant colors reflect the strong emotions of each poem...The faces of children show humor, trust, curiosity, and moodiness. Familiar lines from If and The Ballad of East and West demonstrate the poets universal appeal. As in other books in this series, each poem is preceded by background information, and difficult or unfamiliar words are defined...A worthy addition."--School Library Journal.