Papa Is a Poet

I have never outgrown my love for picture books. I have also been a lifelong lover of the poems of Robert Frost. I just couldn't resist "Papa is a Poet: A Story About Robert Frost". What a delight. I love how the author writes about the Frost family and their life on their farm. This story is "bookended" by the story of Robert Frost discovering that his poetry has been published in the U.S. after he and his family returned from living in England. The text is written in a style that is easy enough for children, but cool enough for adults. Some of Frost's most famous poems are included at the end of the book. The illustrations, which appear to be watercolors or possibly mixed media, are wonderful. I love the illustrations as much as the story. The entire book is an inspiration. Get this book for your child, or children. Also, don't be afraid to buy it for yourself. Either way, you won't regret it.

Sweet audio book :)

Tender insight into the man who taught at Plymouth State University long before I got there.

My husband is Papa in our family and he loves this especially , again this is my way to introduce RF to a younger generation who otherwise wouldnt know of him .. In school I don't know if they even teach poetry anymore .Its a lost art I think along with many other art forms today.. Keep the good books coming my way..thx

Interesting. I enjoyed learning more about the poet via his daughter.

Excellent story to give children a human understanding of a "real, live" poet!!

Excellent personal insight into the life of Robert Frost from a child's perspective.Great "take aways" for children for a lifetime!

I recently discovered this gem of a picture book at the library. I have always enjoyed the poems of Robert Frost, and I was intrigued to see a non-fiction picture book about his life. His life story is told from the perspective of one of his daughters named Lesley. In the author's notes she explains that she adapted much of what is in the story from Lesley's journal. Lesley's recollections of her father and their family life as told in this story are simply delightful. My favorite part is when she says, "Papa told us to reread stories we remembered with pleasure. He wanted us to enjoy books so much that we would be lonely without them. And he told us to memorize poems in order to know them by heart." This inspired me to have my son Isaac memorize one of my favorite Robert Frost poems, "Nothing Gold Can Stay." The illustrations in the book are stellar and they recreate beautiful snapshots of Robert Frost's life--my favorite is the one where he is bringing his wife a bouquet of flowers. As a nice bonus, the last few pages of the book include quotes from Robert frost and some of his best known poems such as "The Road Not Taken."

Beautifully illustrated for all ages. Lovely to read to my 5 year old. Reconnects with nature lovely story. Perfect for children's birthday present.