Here is a stunning collection of poetry ranging from ancient to contemporary, gloriously illustrated in full color by nine Caldecott Medal-winning artists--Marcia Brown, Leo and Diane Dillon, Richard Egielski, Trina S. Hyman, Arnold Lobel, Maurice Sendak, Marc Simont, and Margot Zemach. Booklist Best Book of the '80s and Editors' Choice; Horn Book Fanfare Book; School Library Journal Best Book of the Year; ALA Notable Children's Book.