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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.
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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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A Thanksgiving Story
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Nick Stockland; Designed by Marcy McGuire; Illustrated by Jonathan Wood
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I Am the Seed That Grew the Tree, named after the first line of Judith Nicholls' poem 'Windsong', is a lavishly illustrated collection of 366 nature poems - one for every day of the year, including leap years. Filled with familiar favourites and new discoveries, written by a wide variety of poets, including -
John Agard, William Blake, Emily Bronte, Charles Causley, Walter de la Mare, Emily Dickinson, Carol Ann Duffy, Eleanor Farjeon, Robert Frost, Thomas Hardy, Roger McGough, Christina Rossetti, William Shakespeare, John Updike, William Wordsworth and many more.
This is the perfect book for children (and grown-ups!) to share at the beginning or the end of the day, or just to dip into.
"I Am The Seed That Grew The Tree is a magical book for children and adults to enjoy together. A beautiful and unusual selection of poems boldly illustrated. It is a new favourite!" - Sarah Crossan, Irish Children's Laureate and CILIP Carnegie Medal Winner
"'A real Hymn to nature.' says Nosy Crow of this outstanding poetry anthology and I wholeheartedly agree. Award-winning anthologist Waters has selected a nature poem for every day of the year, spanning over 400 years of poetry. Each page is illustrated in full colour by rising star Preston-Gannon, stylish and distinctive but with real child appeal. My preview copy has enthusiastically been claimed by my daughter who is reading a poem each night. A book to share, educate, entertain and to treasure." - The Bookseller
"Stylish and distinctive but with real child appeal. This will make a gorgeous gift; a book to share, educate, entertain and treasure." - Fiona Noble, The Bookseller's Buyers Guide
"I am besotted with I am the Seed. It's the kind of book every household should own." - Florentyna Martin, Children's Book Buyer for Waterstones
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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!
Poems from all over is a brand new anthology of engaging poems from different eras, covering exam classics to contemporary poems from South Africa, Africa and the world.
Margin notes on key themes, footnotes explaining difficult words and a range of enrichment activities help learners unpack the meaning of each poem.
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Where's Wilson?
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Kelly Young-Silverman; Illustrated by Erin the Great
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