Time For Poetry, 1961, Early Childhood School Book

This 1961 revised edition of Time for Poetry, compiled by May Hill Arbuthnot and illustrated by Arthur Paul, offers a broad selection of poems intended for classroom, home, or camp use.

Designed with both teachers and parents in mind, it includes guidance on reading poetry aloud, using verse in choral settings, and introducing children to rhythm, melody, and interpretation.

The anthology gathers a wide range of poets and themes, presented with clean mid-century typography and simple line illustrations.