"Birches" by Robert Frost is a poem that reflects on childhood and the passage of time. The narrator reminisces about the simplicity and joy of climbing birch trees, which evokes feelings of nostalgia for youth and innocence. He contrasts the carefree days of childhood with the complexities of adult life, illustrated through the imagery of bending birch branches. The poem captures the desire to escape the harsh realities of life by returning to a time when the world felt more vibrant and free. Ultimately, it explores themes of memory, nature, and the yearning for a return to simpler times. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book has been graded for interest at 4-8 years.

This book was published in 2002 by Turtleback Books .

Barbara DaCosta's first collaboration with Ed Young, Nighttime Ninja , won the Children's Choice Award. She makes her home in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Robert Frost (1874-1963) won the Pulitzer Prize for Poetry four times. Grandma Moses (1860-1961) is one of the most important self-taught artists of the twentieth century, achieving a celebrity that transcended the normal boundaries of the folk-art movement. In the post-World War II years, Moses (born Anna Mary Robertson) was one of the most successful and famous artists in America.