A Child's Own Book of Verse, Book Three (Yesterday's Classics)
Ada M. Skinner
A Child's Own Book of Verse, Book Three (Yesterday's Classics)
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Ada M. Skinner
Illustrated by Maud Petersham
The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.
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About This Book
Feel the rhythm of words as they dance and sing, tickling your ears with playful sounds and gentle rhymes. Imagine stories unfolding like colorful pictures painted with poetry, from brave adventures to quiet moments under the sky. These poems will wrap you in warmth and wonder, sparking your imagination with every line.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This delightful collection offers a variety of classic poems suitable for children ages 9 to 12, featuring works by renowned poets like Robert Louis Stevenson and William Shakespeare. The book includes sound rhymes, lyrical verses, storytelling poems, and ballads that encourage language appreciation and creative thinking. It's an excellent resource for fostering a love of poetry in middle-grade readers with content appropriate for this age group.
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 1 — GentleNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781599150536
- Pages
- 144
- Publisher
- Yesterdays Classics
- Published
- May 10, 2006
- Type
- Fiction