Let

Name: Let
Brand: Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd
SKU: 9781951836450
Price: 29.99 NZD
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A Poem About Wonder and Possibility

By Kei Miller

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Summary

Let by Kei Miller is a delightful children's book that weaves a story filled with imaginative adventures and magical realism. It follows a young protagonist on a journey of self-discovery, exploring themes of friendship, courage, and the wonders of nature. The narrative is rich with poetic language and vibrant imagery, making it a captivating read for young minds.
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"The original title of the poem featured in this book is "Book of Genesis" from the poetry collection There is an anger that moves by Kei Miller"--Colophon.

A powerful poetry picture book from a celebrated contemporary poet and illustrator about the wonder and possibility contained in a single word: let

Description

Suppose there was a book full only of the word, let...

Adapted from a poem called "Book of Genesis" by the celebrated poet Kei Miller and beautifully imagined and illustrated by Diana Ejaita, this provocative and hopeful picture book is an ode to the power of words and of books—of seeing oneself and being seen—and to a world of wonder and possibility.

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Let by Kei Miller is suggested for larger libraries and is praised for encouraging creativity and innovation. It appeals to readers who appreciate abstract concepts and features illustrations that inspire movement.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781951836450

Publisher: Cameron & Company Inc

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 31 August 2023

Country: United States

Imprint: Cameron & Company Inc

Illustration: Full-color illustrations throughout

Contributors:

Illustrated by Diana Ejaita

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 203.0mm

Height: 254.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 32

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Children's Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Kei Miller

About the Author

Kei Miller is an award-winning essayist, novelist, and poet. His poem “Book of Genesis” is from his collection There Is an Anger That Moves. In addition to writing, he is a professor of English and creative writing and a fellow of the Royal Society of Literature. He divides his time between Jamaica and the United Kingdom.
Diana Ejaita is an illustrator and textile designer based in Berlin. She has designed a number of covers for The New Yorker, and her designs have been featured in the New York Times, the Economist, and the Washington Post. Let is her first book with Cameron Kids.

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