Imaginary gardens : American poetry and art for young people

Poems, splendid works of art, and historical photographs are brought together in this beautiful volume for young readers. Selections range from the anonymous "This Little Piggy" to "The Writer" by Richard Wilbur. Charles Sullivan's selections of the best in American art and poetry make this a book to be treasured in every family library. 80 illustrations, including 40 plates in full color. Includes a selection of poems by American poets and works of art by a variety of artists. A collection of well-known poems, from Ogden Nash to Walt Whitman, with accompanying illustrations that also represent a wide range of artists and styles. A number of garden poems are matched with beautiful color reproductions of famous paintings. Includes a selection of poems by American poets and works of art by a variety of artists