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365 poems celebrating nature and the changing seasons. This is the
perfect bedside companion for any nature or poetry fan, featuring
famous odes from big-name poets alongside unsung poems from
less-well-known writers. Each poem is chosen to chime with the
natural world through the seasons. Spring is a time of hope, a
season of new life with William Wordsworth's daffodils, John
Clare's lambs and Christina Rossetti's birdsong. Summer shifts into
a time of leisure with long idyllic holidays in the countryside.
According to Henry James, the two most beautiful words in the
English language were `summer afternoon', a sentiment echoed by
Edward Thomas and Emily Dickinson. John Keats, William Blake and W.
H. Auden are the poets we associate with autumn and this is
possibly the most poetic season. The natural world, and the human
one, hold onto the last lingering memories of summer before they
turn to face the oncoming hardships of winter. Amy Lowell and
George Meredith perfectly frame this time of year with their
silver-fringed leaves and crimson berries. Winter can be savoured
in poetry, rather than endured; bleak grey days are transformed
into a world of glittering frost and snow-blanketed landscapes.
Even in the darkest days life continues and soon we can turn our
attention to the rebirth of spring. A wonderful collection of poems
that help mark the daily turn of the seasons and all the rituals
marking the significant moments of the year, from Candlemas to
Christmas.
New poems about the moon from well-known and up-and-coming poets,
including many of the National Poetry Day Ambassadors, are combined
with classic poems with a moon theme. This is an inspirational and
beautifully illustrated anthology that will spark children's
imaginations and celebrate our solar system in the 50th anniversary
year of the moon landing in July 1969. Poets include Roger Stevens,
Brian Moses, Valerie Bloom, Mandy Coe, Grace Nichols, Liz Brownlee,
James Carter, Jay Hulme, Tony Mitton, Sue Hardy-Dawson and Rachel
Rooney, as well as Percy Bysshe Shelley, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
and Emily Bronte.
The year is 1888. Mary Morstan visits Sherlock Holmes and presents
him with a startling new case. On seeing an anonymous advert in the
newspaper in 1882 asking for her address, Mary responded and then
received, also anonymously, a valuable pearl through the post each
year for six years. After the sixth pearl, a letter arrives asking
for a meeting. Could these events relate to the disappearance of
her father ten years ago, or to the death of her father's only
friend, Major Sholto, in 1882? Holmes takes up Mary's case and
uncovers theft, corruption and death whilst interpreting the
mysterious note 'The Sign of Four'. This Oxford Essential Texts
edition of Conan Doyle's classic mystery comes with accessible and
informative notes.
Winner of the CLPE Award for Children's Poetry 2020. This dazzling
poetry collection bubbles with excitement and creativity, capturing
the sheer joy of the natural world. Discover parades of
beast-doodles, preposterous penguins, talking blossoms, playful
birds, humble fleas and a host of other exotic and everyday
creatures who jump off the page and into our hearts.
Thought-provoking, delightfully original and beautifully
illustrated, Cherry Moon will encourage children of every age to
explore the power, enchantment and wonderfulness of poetry and
nature.
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Differences
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Lis Drage; Illustrated by Peter Kavanagh
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Arepa
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Ximena Montilla Arreaza; Illustrated by Laura Stagno
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This edition of Twelfth Night is especially designed for students,
with accessible on-page notes and explanatory illustrations, clear
background information, and rigorous but accessible scholarly
credentials. This edition includes illustrations, preliminary
notes, reading lists (including websites) and classroom notes,
allowing students to master Shakespeare's work.
About the Series:
Newly redesigned and easier to read, each play in the Oxford School
Shakespeare series includes the complete and unabridged text,
detailed and clear explanations of difficult words and passages, a
synopsis of the plot, summaries of individual scenes, and notes on
the main characters. Also included is a wide range of questions and
activities for work in class, together with the historical
background to Shakespeare's England, a brief biography of
Shakespeare, and a complete list of his plays.
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A Thanksgiving Story
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Nick Stockland; Designed by Marcy McGuire; Illustrated by Jonathan Wood
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A variety of fairy tale and fantasy spoofs in two sections: short
5-minute scenes for two or three actors and longer 10-minute scenes
for six to twenty actors.
This valuable resource book provides alternative ways for students
to develop unique drama-related skills. Each of the chapters
contains an objective, overview, project timeline, idea variations,
tips and tricks, fun facts and more! Some include activities for
individual students and groups. A great addition to any middle
school classroom. Includes sixteen chapters of middle school drama
projects.
'Matt Goodfellow is a fresh voice on the children's poetry scene.' (Pie Corbett)
What if cats had flavoured fur or if you swallowed the sun? What if you were a special kind of badger or if you found a map to the stars? And what if your home was split during the week: one half at Mum's, the other half at Dad's?
Packed with brilliant poems that explore a whole range of themes from the downright silly to the sensitive, this collection will delight, enthuse and resonate with children and adults alike!
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Midnight Feasts
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A.F. Harrold; Illustrated by Katy Riddell
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One thing that unites us all – across time, nations and peoples – is food. From chocolate, rice pudding and sandwiches to breakfast in bed, banana phones and the fruit of a mythical jelabi tree, A.F. Harrold has brought together a wonderful and diverse collection of poems on the topic of food.
Beautifully illustrated in full colour by rising star Katy Riddell (daughter of former Children's Laureate, Chris Riddell), this rich and delicious anthology brings together work from a broad range of poets, including the magically observant William Carlos Williams, award-winning Joseph Coelho and the inspiring Sabrina Mahfouz. Whether you're in the mood for a perfect bowl of yoghurt or a pomegranate omelette, these poems will satisfy any food craving. The perfect gift for any poetry or food lover!
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