1983 The Random House of Poetry for Children. Hardcover. Measures about 11/5" by 8". 248 pages. Very good condition. Has dust jacket.
This 1983 edition of "The Random House Book of Poetry for Children" is a definitive cornerstone of 20th-century youth literature. Selected by Jack Prelutsky and illustrated by the legendary Arnold Lobel, this 248-page volume is a visual and lyrical masterpiece. Measuring approximately eleven and a half by eight inches, its large-format design allows Lobel's warm, expressive drawings to shine alongside over 500 poems. This book represents a significant "found-history" moment in children’s publishing, capturing the playful and imaginative spirit of the early 1980s.
The book is in very good vintage condition, maintaining a sturdy binding and bright, clean pages throughout. It includes its original dust jacket, which has been well-preserved, showing only minimal signs of age. The collaboration between Prelutsky’s curation and Lobel’s artistic vision makes this a soulful find for educators, poets, and collectors of mid-century illustration. It offers a grounded, classic aesthetic that feels at home on any family bookshelf or in a curated collection of award-winning children's literature.
This item is vintage, over 40 years old.
