The Random House Book of Poetry for Children

Yes, it’s a book for kids, but this book has remained with me my whole life. I received this book as a gift when I was a child and I didn’t think I’d like it because I wasn’t into poetry. However, I can’t tell you how many hours I spent perusing the pages of this book. There are so many different poems, by different authors, covering a wide range of topics and themes. 

I still own this book and look through it from time to time. It’s a treasured book that can be appreciated by adults as well as children.