The Barefoot Book of Classic Poems is illustrated by Jackie Morris and is suitable for all ages.  I often get asked what the age range for our books is. I usually answer that I think that most of our books are suitable for grade 5 and below with the exception of a few books. This is one of them. I strongly believe that this book should be in every child's home, every adult's home, and every classroom. This book contains 74 classic and enduring poems in the English language. Each page is beautifully illustrated by Jackie Morris. As a watercolor artist, Jackie Morris creates dreamy and rich illustrations that really do spark a child's imagination. I am in love with her artwork and would recommend the book solely on the art. The poems in this collection trace our journey through life from birth to old age. They touch on topics such as childhood, animals, love, war, and the stages of life. You will see all the familiar poets such as E.E. Cummings, Edgar Allan Poe, Yeats, Lewis Carroll, William Blake, William Wordsworth, Elizabeth Barrett Browning, William Shakespeare, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Robert Frost, and Alfred, Lord Tennyson just to name a few! I highly recommend this as a perfect baby gift, graduation gift, end of the year teacher gift, and really any gift giving situation! This is a book that will be passed down from generation to generation.