{"product_id":"poetry-for-kids-walt-whitman-hardcover","title":"Poetry for Kids: Walt Whitman - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eWalt Whitman\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eKaren Karbiener\u003c\/b\u003e (Editor), \u003cb\u003eKate Evans\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA 2018 Notable Poetry Book for Children (National Council of Teachers of English) \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Introduce your children to the beautiful words of classic American poet, Walt Whitman. \u003ci\u003ePoetry for Kids: Walt Whitman\u003c\/i\u003e makes the work engaging and easy to understand. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Walt Whitman is considered by many to be one of the most \u003cb\u003eprolific poets in American history\u003c\/b\u003e. What better time to introduce your children to the written word than now? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e This collection of \u003cb\u003ethirty-five of Walt's best works\u003c\/b\u003e has been carefully\u003cb\u003e curated for kids\u003c\/b\u003e. Each piece of work is lovingly illustrated, and are both presented and \u003cb\u003eexplained by New York University professor Karen Karbenier\u003c\/b\u003e, PhD, a primary authority Whitman's poetry. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eWalt Whitman\u003c\/i\u003e includes\u003cb\u003e enlightening commentary for each poem\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003edefinitions of key words\u003c\/b\u003e, and a foreword by the expert so that kids, or even parents new to poems, will understand.\u003cp\u003eStarting off with \"\u003cb\u003eI Hear America Singing\u003c\/b\u003e,\" the collection includes excerpts from \"Song of Myself,\" \"\u003cb\u003eO Captain  My Captain \u003c\/b\u003e\", poems from \u003ci\u003eLeaves of Grass\u003c\/i\u003e, and many more thought-provoking, descriptive, and \u003cb\u003ekid-friendly selections\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWalt Whitman\u003c\/b\u003e (1819-1892) was a celebrated American poet, chiefly known for his controversial and highly original poetry collection \u003ci\u003eLeaves of Grass\u003c\/i\u003e. Born in 1819 on Long Island, he worked as a journalist, teacher, government clerk, and volunteer nurse during the Civil War. Whitman published his seminal work in 1855 with his own money, soon becoming one of the world's most popular and influential poets. After suffering a stroke in 1873 he retired to Camden, New Jersey, where he died nineteen years later--just two months after the final edition of \u003ci\u003eLeaves of Grass\u003c\/i\u003e appeared on sale. \u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKaren Karbiener\u003c\/b\u003e is a Whitman scholar at New York University. She has published widely on Whitman's life and work, and edited \u003ci\u003eLeaves of Grass: First and Death-bed Editions\u003c\/i\u003e for Barnes \u0026amp; Noble Classics. She is a recognized public scholar and has been featured in radio, television, and online programs, authored two audio books on Whitman's cultural legacy, and hosts New York City's annual \"Song of Myself\" Marathon. She lives in New York City.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFreelance illustrator and fine artist \u003cb\u003eKate Evans\u003c\/b\u003e has worked for many high-profile clients, including Random House, HarperCollins\u003ci\u003e, V and A Magazine, \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Guardian, \u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eNational Geographic.\u003c\/i\u003e Her illustrations have been published in many countries around the world.Combining delicate line drawings with watercolor washes, Kate produces images that reflect the richness of their subject matter. Her illustrations suggest subtle emotional states and have been frequently used by publishers to capture the complexity of particular places and situations. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 48\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.6 x 9.1 x 8.2 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 01, 2017\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47456184762546,"sku":"9781633221505","price":17.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0770\/3891\/1666\/files\/1368831ed99a4d786ff428dafebdb762.webp?v=1778866400","url":"https:\/\/box.dadyminds.org\/products\/poetry-for-kids-walt-whitman-hardcover","provider":"DADYMINDS BOX","version":"1.0","type":"link"}