Book details
Just for Fun: A Collection of Stories and Verses (Dover Children's Classics)
Description
The master illustrator of Mr. Popper's Penguins and The Story of Ferdinand brings new life to a bevy of traditional tales. More than 40 of the artist's enchanting pen-and-ink drawings grace 13 fairy tales and poems of wizards, dragons, and princes in disguise by Padraic Colum, Beatrice Curtis Brown, Eunice Tietjens, and other distinguished authors.
Age
7-11
Text complexity
proficient
Length
72 pages
Why to read
- Cultivates Imagination: Reading 'Just for Fun: A Collection of Stories and Verses' exposes children to a variety of whimsical tales and poems, encouraging them to expand their imagination and creativity as they envision the vivid worlds and characters crafted by Robert Lawson.
- Enhances Language Skills: The diverse range of stories and verses in this collection provides young readers with an opportunity to enhance their vocabulary, understand different writing styles, and develop an appreciation for rhyme and rhythm in literature.
- Timeless Entertainment: Robert Lawson's work has a timeless quality that continues to entertain readers of all ages. The humor, wit, and charm in these stories and verses offer a delightful reading experience that can be enjoyed over and over again.
- Historical and Cultural Insight: As a collection that includes works from a renowned author and illustrator of the early 20th century, 'Just for Fun' gives readers a glimpse into the past, offering cultural and historical insights through the lens of children's literature.