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The Poesy Ring

A Love Story
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The Poesy Ring by Bob Graham is a beautifully illustrated children's book that follows the journey of a gold ring as it travels through time and space, from the eighteenth century to contemporary times. The ring, engraved with a loving message, passes through the hands of various owners, each with their own story, ultimately symbolising the enduring nature of love and connection across generations.
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You might enjoy this book if you're drawn to heartwarming tales that weave history and love into a gentle adventure, perfect for children with a curiosity about stories that span across time. The enchanting journey of a small golden ring will captivate young readers and invites them to explore timeless messages carried through the ages with grace and charm.

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The Poesy Ring

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From the multi-award winning Bob Graham comes a romantic, hopeful and exquisitely-illustrated story, perfect for giving as a gift to the one that you love. It's 1830 in County Kerry, Ireland, and a gold ring is thrown into the wind by a young woman on a black horse... And as the seasons pass, and then the years, the little treasure finds itself on the most astonishing journey, finally settling at the bottom of a deep sea. Will the ring, inscribed with “love never dies”, ever fulfil its destiny, and find the finger of a woman truly loved?

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The Poesy Ring by Bob Graham is praised for its wide-ranging emotional depth and sweeping narrative that unfolds with simplicity and compassion. The illustrations, characterised by muted colours and expressive faces, complement its warm and touching story, making it an enduring and optimistic read. The book's ability to convey a profound message through its gentle tale is highlighted as a key quality, offering a beautifully enriching experience for both children and adults.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781406378276

Publisher: Walker Books Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 04 January 2018

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Walker Books Ltd

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Bob Graham

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 6.0mm

Width: 217.0mm

Height: 277.0mm

Weight: 425g

Pages: 40

About the Author

Bob Graham is a Kate Greenaway-winning author-illustrator who has written and illustrated many acclaimed children's picture books including How to Heal a Broken Wing, How the Sun Got to Coco's House, Max, Jethro Byrde: Fairy Child and April Underhill: Tooth Fairy. A Bus Called Heaven is endorsed by Amnesty International UK and was the winner of the Children's Book Council of Australia Picture Book of the Year Award – a prize Bob has won an unprecedented six times. Silver Buttons was awarded a prestigious Prime Minister's Literary Award in Australia. Bob lives in Melbourne.

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