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Christmas Poetry
Poems
for Christmas
Compiled by Jill Bennett, illustrated by Ian Beck
(Scholastic)
This selection of sixteen poems looks at the nativity story, winter weather
and the excitement of presents. Illustrated throughout in full colour,
Ian Beck's pictures add child appeal and combine well with the words to
give the book a timeless quality that won't date.
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Twelve Days
of Christmas
Bright collage pictures illustrate this version of the traditional carol,
making it into a delightful Christmas counting book. Some of the images
are unusual - the ten pipers are Indian snake charmers, the nine drummers
beat African drums and four of the five rings are round the legs of an
elephant. For added value, there is a CD of the carol tucked in the back
cover.
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All for the
Newborn Baby
by Phyllis Root, illustrated by Nicola Bayley
(Walker)
This lullaby for the baby Jesus is inspired by a range of Christmas miracle
stories from around the world . The beautiful illustrations are full of
rich colour and exquisite detail which combine with the poem to produce
a book to treasure. A delightful gift for art lovers of all ages.
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The Young
Oxford Book of Christmas Poems
edited by Michael Harrison and Christopher Stuart-Clark
(Oxford University Press)
This brand new anthology puts the emphasis on modern poems so there are
only a few traditional favourites here. This minimises the overlap with
other anthologies and makes it a good choice for older children, teachers
and other poetry lovers who want a fresh slant on the Christmas season.
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Christmas
Poems
collected by Jill Bennett
(Oxford University Press)
The illustrations in this bright, cheerful paperback are so appealing
that you have to pick it up to have a look. The poems are short and many
have easily remembered lines which children rapidly join in with (the
one about the cat is particularly funny). Suitable from 5 upwards,
many children will be able to read this alone after they have heard it
once but reluctant readers will probably prefer to explore it with a friend
or adult. Thoroughly recommended to children, parents and teachers.
(with thanks to Veronica)
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The
Oxford Treasury of Christmas Poems
(Oxford University Press)
This is a collection of mainly traditional Christmas poems (some of which
are also the words of carols) together with some more modern ones. The
layout is clear and easy to read with traditional style illustrations
which fit the choice of poems but lack the eye-catching appeal to tempt
reluctant readers. A good gift book for well-motivated 7-11 year
olds who like reading and a useful resource book for teachers.
(with thanks to Ros)
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The
Oxford Book of Christmas Poems
(Oxford University Press)
This well-established anthology contains a wide range of poems: some old,
some modern, some well-known, some less familiar. There's a variety of
mood too ranging from light and humorous to pensive and, in some cases,
sad with a welcome lack of sugary sweet sentimentality. Beautifully illustrated
throughout in black and white and full colour, this is an excellent book
for adults and older children (12+) who enjoy poetry and
a useful resource book for teachers. A book to keep on the shelf and dip
into again and again.
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Amazon
For more Christmas titles, see
Nativity Stories
Stories with Father Christmas
Stories without Father Christmas
Christmas Film Tie-ins and Videos
Christmas Activity Books
Nativity Plays
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