Hope Is the Thing with Feathers (Petite Poems)

Name: Hope Is the Thing with Feathers (Petite Poems)
Brand: Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd
SKU: 9781951836948
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By Emily Dickinson

Series: Petite Poems

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Hope Is the Thing with Feathers (Petite Poems) by Emily Dickinson brings to life Dickinson's beloved poem "Hope is the thing with feathers" in a visually stunning adaptation. This beautifully illustrated version reminds us that hope is always there when we need it, and it never... Read More

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Discover the joy of poetry in this simple introduction to Emily Dickinson, celebrating the power of hope perched within and the promise of sunnier days

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Hope Is the Thing with Feathers (Petite Poems) by Emily Dickinson brings to life Dickinson's beloved poem "Hope is the thing with feathers" in a visually stunning adaptation.

This beautifully illustrated version reminds us that hope is always there when we need it, and it never asks for anything in return.

Originally written in 1861, this enduring poem is now wonderfully accessible to the next generation.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781951836948

Publisher: Cameron & Company Inc

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 11 April 2024

Country: United States

Imprint: Cameron & Company Inc

Illustration: Full-color illustrations throughout

Contributors:

Illustrated by Tatyana Feeney

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 14.0mm

Width: 203.0mm

Height: 203.0mm

Weight: 117g

Pages: 24

Collections

Children's Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Classic Poetry Emily Dickinson Series: Petite Poems

About the Author

Emily Dickinson (1830–1886) was an American poet. She wrote short, lyrical poems that explored the wonders of nature, the experience of being in love, and the journey to discover her identity. Tatyana Feeney grew up in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, and now lives in Ireland. She spent a lot of her early childhood going to the library and reading books. She is also the illustrator of Theme in Yellow by Carl Sandburg, published by Cameron Kids as part of the Petite Poems series.

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