Classic Poetry

An Illustrated Collection

Edited by Michael Rosen

Illustrated by Paul Howard

Series: Candlewick Illustrated Classics

About the Creator(s)

Michael Rosen is a poet, storyteller, broadcaster, and the author of numerous children’s books. He is also the current Children’s Laureate of Britain. Since he spends a lot of his time working in schools, he chose poems for this collection that he knows children appreciate.

Paul Howard was inspired by the variety of poems in this collection and took this opportunity to explore a variety of techniques and art styles. He is the illustrator of a number of books for children, including Look at You! by Kathy Henderson, and Grandma’s Bears by Gina Wilson.