The Illustrated Walt Whitman

• Lush and evocative treasury of classic poetry will be a household favorite for generations.
• Bound and curated, this full-color collage illustrated beauty educates young readers.
• Considered one of the most influential poets in American history.
• Incorporates both transcendentalism and realism, earning the title of father of free verse.
• Influence remains strong in modern day poetry.
• Hand selected classics include "O Captain! My Captain!" and "I Hear America Singing."
• Brief commentary and helpful definitions accompany each poem for accessibility.
• Encourages enjoyment of poems without worrying about authorial intent.
• Engagement with poems through personal questions is encouraged.
• Read the poems in order or jump around as you see fit.
• Experience the joy of poetry, whether shared or enjoyed in solitude.
• There is no wrong way to experience a poem.

Bushel & Peck Books is an independent children's book publisher founded in 2018 by husband-and-wife team David and Stephanie Miles. They combined their passion for art, books, creativity, and helping kids in need, carefully crafting every detail from foil cover embellishments to designer endpapers. Through its Book-for-Book Promise, the company donates a book to a child in need for every book sold.