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POEMS OF CHILDHOOD

Field · 1996

Explore the age guidance, content cautions, positive qualities, and supporting notes for POEMS OF CHILDHOOD by Field. This book is content notes include Death of a character, Frightening scenes, Religious themes; positive qualities include Creativity & curiosity, Kindness & empathy.

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Strongest cautions

  • Death of a character2/5
  • Frightening scenes1/5
  • Religious themes1/5

Strongest positives

  • Creativity & curiosity4/5
  • Kindness & empathy3/5
  • Positive messages3/5

What’s in it?

Death of a character2/5
Why this rating?

Some poems contain Victorian-era sentiment regarding lost children, which is mournful but handled delicately.

Strong language1/5
Why this rating?

Clean, classic, formal English.

Religious themes1/5
Why this rating?

Occasional mild references to prayer or divine themes typical of the period.

Frightening scenes1/5
Why this rating?

No scary themes present.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience1/5
Why this rating?

Some themes of childhood bravery in facing the night or unknown.

Creativity & curiosity4/5
Why this rating?

Highly imaginative imagery, essential for childhood creative development.

Educational value2/5
Why this rating?

Useful for introduction to classical poetry, rhythm, and rhyme.

Kindness & empathy3/5
Why this rating?

Warm family bonds, affection, and care for animals recur, but the collection also includes poems not focused on kindness.

Positive messages3/5
Why this rating?

Emphasis on innocence, family love, and the wonder of imagination.

Good role models2/5
Why this rating?

Promotes nurturing, curiosity, and kindness.

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  1. What was the most imaginative idea in the story, and what would you add to it?
  2. How did the story approach death or loss? What helped the characters cope?
  3. Which choice in POEMS OF CHILDHOOD would you have made differently, and why?
  4. Who changed the most in POEMS OF CHILDHOOD, and what caused that change?
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