Fleming Community Library

An illustrated collection of poems by a variety of authors describing the peculiarities of pets and wild and domestic animals.

This illustrated anthology features the celebrated poet's complete works for children-with an introduction by his wife, Paula Sandburg. As a young father of two daughters, Carl Sandburg noticed that children's literature was still stuck in the traditions of European folklore, centered on princes, princesses and peasants. He wanted to create stories that spoke more directly to American children and their way of life. His first book for children, Rootabaga...

Contains a collection of poems directed towards children which include, Summer sun, The swan, Three little trees, and more.