Robert Frost 
Poetry for Kids: Robert Frost 

A 2018 Notable Poetry Book for Children (National Council of Teachers of English)
Poetry for Kids: Robert Frost is a collection specially curated for young readers which won’t just be read, but consumed, experienced, and treasured for a lifetime.



Whether capturing a
cold New England winter’s evening , or the beauty of an old, abandoned house, four-time Pulitzer Prize-winning poet Robert Frost left an
indelible mark on our consciousness. This stunning celebration of his best-loved work includes
35 poems specially chosen for children
ages 8 to 14 by author and historian Jay Parini.



Illustrator Michael Paraskevas brings the poems to life with his
pitch-perfect scenes , infused with
majestic color and quiet simplicity . Poems include “Mending Wall, ” “Birches, ” “The Road Not Taken, ” “Fire and Ice, ” and “Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening, ”



This collection is the perfect introduction for young readers. In addition to a carefully chosen line-up of poems,  
Poetry for Kids: Robert Frost also includes
commentary and definitions of key words for each poem , and an introduction to Frost’s life.



Named one of Bank Street College of Education’s Best Children’s Books of the Year, 2018!

About the author

Michael Paraskevas has worked for most major magazines including Sports Illustrated, Time, Town & Country, and Rolling Stone, to name but a few. He has also illustrated and written 24 children’s books over the years with his mother, Betty. The two went on to create and write the animated television series Maggie and the Ferocious Beast for Nickelodeon. Two of their other books were also made into animated series: Marvin the Tap Dancing Horse for PBS and Kids from Room 402 for Fox Family. He and his wife live in Southampton, New York.