Cañon City Public Library

"Edgar Allan Poe (1809-1849) is one of America's most beloved writers, most known for his short stories of mystery and horror. He was also an accomplished poet and tough literary critic. Much like the drama and fiction, Poe's life was full of hardships. Orphaned at a young age, he was raised by a foster family. As a young man, he developed problems with gambling, debts, and alcohol, and was even dismissed from the army. His love life was marked by...

Fourteen humorous poems including "Poor Old Penelope," "Curious Clyde," and "Uncle Bungle."

A collection of poems celebrates the Moon, stars, planets, and other features of the universe.

8 fairy tales are retold as very short rhyming stories with a twist at the end encouraging children to read together. Each story is told in two voices, with text in different colors for a pair of readers -- two children, or a child and a parent who is in a literacy program, or one beginning and one more-advanced reader

"Ninety-five poems pay tribute to essential voices past and present that have the power to provoke us, lead us, and give us hope" --

"Picture book adaptation of US Poet Laureate Joy Harjo's iconic poem, Remember"--

Includes poems collected by Bill Martin Jr. with illustrations by various artists. This collection is grouped by theme, such as animals, nature, feelings, school, family, and nonsense.

Examines the life and accomplishments of the African American writer, performer, and teacher. Includes a selection of her poetry.

More than 550 poems by American, English, and anonymous authors.

A collection of short nonsense verses and nursery rhymes.