" The most accessible and joyous introduction to the world of poetry is as popular as ever-featuring poems by Margaret Wise Brown, Lewis Carroll, Robert Frost, Kate Greenaway, Langston Hughes, Sylvia Plath, Dr. Seuss, Shel Silverstein, and more. a The Random House Book of Poetry for Children aoffers both funny and illuminating poems for kids, personally selected by the nation's first Children's Poet Laureate, Jack Prelutsky. Featuring a wealth of beloved classic poems from the past, plus modern glittering gems, this thoughtful treasury offers a world of surprises and delights that will instill a lifelong love of poetry. Featuring 572 unforgettable poems, and over 400 one-of-a-kind illustrations from Arnold Lobel, the Caldecott-winning illustrator of the Frog and Toad series, this collection is a modern classic.".