Barefoot Book of Classic Poems

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Over 70 of the most famous English-language poems of all time are gathered with lush watercolour illustrations in this timeless collection. With a thoughtful blend of humor and playfulness, poignancy and nostalgia, this anthology traces our journey through life. Poe, Plath, Frost, Yeats, Donne, Lear - these are poems to treasure.

AGES: 8 to 11

AUTHOR:
Jackie Morris trained as an illustrator at Bath Academy of Art, England and now lives in Pembrokeshire, Wales, with her two children. She says of her work: 'From the age of six I wanted to be an artist. At school I would get into trouble for drawing and dreaming - now I get paid to do both.'

SELLING POINTS:
• Introduces children to the world's best English-language poetry, from John Milton to William Carlos Williams. Here too are the voices of Robert Frost, W. H. Auden, Eleanor Farjeon, Rainer Maria Rilke, and Marianne Moore.
• Beautiful illustrations and classic styling make this a wonderful addition to any library.

ISBN: 9781782854272
Author: MORRIS, JACKIE
Format: Hardcover
Publication date: 01/11/2018
RRP: $34.99
Pages: 128
Dimension: 280mm X 230mm
Imprint: Barefoot Books