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The Barefoot Book of Classic Poems

Name: The Barefoot Book of Classic Poems
ISBN: 9781905236558

By Jackie Morris

What can more than 70 poems reveal about growing up, growing older and life itself?

thought-provoking lyrical beautifully illustrated wide-ranging

Genres

Classics Poetry/Verse Nature

What is The Barefoot Book of Classic Poems about?

This richly illustrated anthology brings together more than 70 classic poems about the journey of life, from childhood and family to love, loss, nature and old age. Poems by Shakespeare, William Blake, Christina Rossetti, Robert Frost, W. H. Auden and many other celebrated writers explore wonder, humour, courage and sadness. Arranged by stages of life, the collection offers poems to read aloud, think about and return to, with beautiful artwork that brings each verse vividly to life.

About the author

Jackie Morris is a British author and illustrator who loves drawing animals and writing magical stories. She is well known for creating 'The Lost Words', a beautiful book that brings nature to life with poems and pictures. Jackie enjoys exploring the outdoors, and her love for wildlife inspires her wonderful books and illustrations.

Pages

128 pages

Reading age

Older Junior (10-15)

This edition

2006

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