Favorite Poems Old and New (1957)

I bought this book to introduce my daughter, who is homeschooling at 3rd grade level, to poetry. I had already looked at a number of poetry books at my local library, and this seemed perfect, as it had works by a wide number of poets, with various themes that would appeal to a child. I also thought that complexity of the verses was ideal, as most had fairly simple rhyming patterns and the vocabulary was accessible without being babyish. The book has so far been a great success, we read a poem each day, and we have already learned two by heart. I would recommend this book if you are looking for an introduction to traditional poetry for older children (8 years plus).