For this companion to her New York Times-bestselling collection A Family of Poems, Kennedy has hand-selected more than 100 of her favorite poems that lend themselves to memorization. Full color. nIn this diverse collection, a companion to her New York Times #1 best-seller A Family of Poems, Caroline Kennedy has chosen more than a hundred poems that speak to all of us the young and young at heart, readers new to poetry, and devoted fans nTheres a poem to celebrate every moment in life, whether its hitting a home run, watching a sunset, or laughing with your best friend. A poem is a gift of the heart that can inspire, reassure, or challenge us. Memorize it. Share it. Its yours forever. These lovingly selected poems explore deep emotions, as well as ordinary experiences. They cover the range of human experience and imagination. Divided into sections about nature, sports, monsters and fairies, friendship and family, this book is full of surprises. Each section is preceded by Carolines thoughtful introduction reflecting her own familys engagement with and enjoyment of poetry. n nIllustrated with striking watercolor paintings by award-winning artist Jon J Muth, this is truly a book for all ages and interests, and one that families will want to share for years to come.n