In this captivating collection of poetry,celebrated poets Ted Kooser and Connie Wanek,along with illustrator Richard Jones,explore the wonders of nature in a spirited and magical way - and invite our imaginations out to play.This stunning gift-book contains thirty exquisite poems by celebrated US poets Ted Kooser and Connie Wanek,beautifully illustrated by artist Richard Jones. A freewheeling romp through the world of imagery and metaphor,this quietly startling collection is framed by the four elements and divided into thoughtfully-curated sections,exploring art and reality,fact and fancy. Look around: what do you see A clown balancing a pie in a tree,or an empty nest perched on a leafless branch This charming compendium of the fleeting and unexpected turns the everyday - towering trees and tiny tadpoles; roaring fires,lazy afternoons,and pillowy white marshmallows - into poetic gold. A brilliant and timeless collaboration that evokes both the mystery and grandeur of the natural world and the cosy,mundane moments of daily life,this wonderfully illustrated collection is the go-to gift book of the season for poetry fans of all ages.
Publisher: Walker Books LtdISBN: 9781529507072Number of pages: 72Weight: 585 gDimensions: 285 x 230 x 12 mm
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Poignant and judiciously chosen language paints vivid pictures of a range of scenes and experiences,such as the tingling excitement of watching a Meteor Shower or watching the Autumn leaves fall In November (...) In a world full of noise,rush and busyness,this beautiful collection encourages us to stop and look at the world around us,taking in the small details with a poet's eye.This stunning collection of poems is a delightful celebration of nature. (...) This is certainly a collection to inspire children to write their own poems.The whole book is a triumph of expression - each art fertilises the other and produces something more than their pairing. The poems are wonderful - with vivid language and wordplay,wit and imagination,they do not talk down to their young audience and each poem is imaginative and multifaceted enough to engage an adult audience also.
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