Julie Andrews' Collection of Poems, Songs, and Lullabies

by Julie Andrews

Other authorsEmma Walton Hamilton (Author), Jim McMullan (Illustrator)
Hardcover, 2009

Status

Available

Call number

808.81

Collection

Publication

Little, Brown Books for Young Readers (2009), Edition: 1, 192 pages

Description

Juvenile Fiction. Juvenile Literature. Folklore. HTML: A deluxe treasury of family favorites selected by the bestselling mother-daughter team. Julie Andrews and Emma Walton Hamilton share a diverse mix of their most beloved poems, songs and lullabies in this timeless audio treasury. Brought to life with James McMullan's stunning watercolor paintings included in a bonus pdf, this anthology features nine themed sections, and nearly 100 poetry selections from a wide range of talent including William Wordsworth, E. C. Wells, Emily Dickinson, and more, as well as some special poems written by Andrews and Hamilton themselves-read by the authors for all to enjoy. With personal stories and anecdotes from Andrews woven throughout, this rich collection is one that families will grow with and cherish throughout the years. Julie and Emma's love for each other and the poetry is evident in their warm, heartfelt readings. It is easy to be swept up in the fun and beautiful scenes they create with their lovely voices. One of the most iconic, renowned figures in entertainment, Julie Andrews is a high-profile author who has written more than a dozen books for young readers, including the bestselling Mandy which has sold more than 150,000 copies since its first printing in 1971. This audio anthology will be a timeless collector's item and the perfect gift for children of any age..… (more)

User reviews

LibraryThing member Mollyphillips
I absolutely love this collection of poems. They flow off the tongue, some are silly, some are beautiful and they are categorized so you can pick what kind of mood you are in. I've spent a lot of time in the bedtime poems as I read them aloud to the second grader I nanny for.
LibraryThing member Nall0705
o Summary of content/review: This work is an assortment of poems hand picked, and some even written by Julie Andrews and her daughter, describing coming of age.
o Evaluation: The overall theme of these poems is coming of age. These poems explore the innocence of childhood, to the tribulations of
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teenage years, to the arrival of adulthood.
o Target audience: 6th grade and up
o Connection to classroom: I would use these poems during a coming-of-age unit as a supplementary text, having students pay close attention to the specific diction and word choice used to convey the theme.

CC Standards: RL.6.2Determine a theme or central idea of a text and how it is 2. conveyed through particular details; provide a summary of the text distinct from personal opinions or judgments.

Classification: Poetry/Other Literary Works
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Language

Original language

English

Original publication date

2009

Physical description

192 p.; 10 inches

ISBN

9780316040495
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