Knock at a Star A Child's Introduction to Poetry

"Knock at a Star" is a thoughtfully curated anthology designed to introduce children aged 4-11 to the diverse world of poetry. Renowned poets X. J. and Dorothy M. Kennedy have organized the collection into intuitive categories such as "poems that make you smile," "beats that repeat," and "special kinds of poems" like limericks and haiku. This structure makes poetry approachable and highlights its various forms and functions, from expressing feelings to playing with language. It's an excellent resource for fostering a love of reading, building vocabulary, and encouraging creative expression in young readers.