Julie Andrews' Collection of Poems, Songs, and Lullabies

Every night at reading time, my 11 year old has been reading one poem from this book. They are all lovely, some funny, most so classic that you might remember them from your own childhood. It has taken a few months, but she is now willing to tackle reading some of the longer ones and she is reading out loud much more clearly than she had been before we started this exercise. Before, she was reading as fast as she could, but as the months progressed, she is learning to read slower, clearer, and take a break between lines. She even has some favorite poems now!This is a wonderful poetry collection, and a great one to start your children out with to learn about poetry and find a few favorites of their own!

This book of poems is a treasure! I especially enjoyed the CD that was included in the book. Ms. Andrews reading the poems is as enjoyable as listening to her sing. Several of the poems quickly became favorites and I hope to pass them on to my children and grandchildren! By the way, the poems are not just "kiddie" fare, but entertaining, thoughtful, clever and beautiful and will surely be enjoyed any age group.

I bought this as a gift, but now I want to keep it :o) The book is organized into sections (Growing Up, Bedtime Blessings, Talk to the Animals...) with an introduction by Julie Andrews to each (perhaps my favorite part). This is a wonderful compilation of many classic poems, many of which I'd never read before, and many that I was already familiar with. Julie Andrews and Emma have also included a number of their own poems based of their life experiences. They will make you smile if you are a parent or child :o) The watercolor illustrations are also beautiful. Expose your children to all types of artwork and prose and read, read, read!

I have several poem collections and didn't know if this would offer much unique material, but I was pleasantly surprised. Julie Andrews publishes several poems here that have never been published before. I love the whole collection, too. It's one of my go-to books now for poetry when I'm in that "mood."

This book may say it's recommended for ages 4-8, but it really is perfect for any age. This book will make my holiday shopping very easy this year - from my children's teachers to our own grandparents - they are all getting a copy of this wonderful book.A treasure that needs to be added to your own book collection. Buy your copy now.

This book has some of my childhood favorites, and I look forward to reading many of the selections to the children in my life and to the child in me. However I was very disappointed that when I opened the book, instead of being greeted by that new book smell I love so much,I was hit by a ghastly gasoline-like smell that refuses to go away. Oh well, at least I can listen from a safe distance as Julie Andrews reads "The King's Breakfast." So cheers for the contents and jeers for the smell.

Julie's collection of poems and songs is wonderful. It takes the poems/songs we also love and puts them together in one place. The poems she and her daughter wrote are funny and poignant and lovely. I'm giving this book to my 93-year-old mother for Christmas, and have selected several poems to read to her while I'm visiting from out of town. The CD is great, too; she can listen to the poems if reading is difficult.

We love reading poetry in our home. My young children could listen for hours — as long as there is engaging artwork to enjoy along with! This collection is perfect: delightful poems, lush illustrations. One of my favorites to recommend!