Description
The Oxford Book of Children’s Verse in America compiled by Donald Hall is a rich anthology celebrating over two centuries of poetry that has delighted generations of children and adults alike. Drawing on a vast array of sources, from seventeenth-century Calvinist verses to modern nonsense poetry, Hall brings together more than 250 poems by over 100 American poets, including beloved classics and previously uncollected gems, offering readers a sweeping portrait of the nation’s literary imagination.
Readers who enjoy children’s literature, family reading, or poetry anthologies will find endless hours of discovery and nostalgic enjoyment. From the timeless lines of Longfellow and Whittier to the whimsical works of Dr. Seuss and Shel Silverstein, this anthology balances historical breadth with playful modernity, making it a treasured find among secondhand books for anyone who loves reading aloud, exploring verse, or sharing the joys of American poetry across generations.
