Poetry recommendations for younger children

[Eileen101]

I'd like to get my son some poetry books suitable for younger children, but not really sure where to start, either stand alone books or treasury books, I don't mind which.
Do you have any recommendations please?

Shel Silverstein is wonderful

Now we are six aa Milne

Puffin book of Fantastic First Poems? How old is he?

Poetry for Young People is a lovely series of books with gorgeous full-colour illustrations. There is a standalone book for each classic poet:

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