When Poems Fall From the Sky

Name: When Poems Fall From the Sky
Brand: Hachette New Zealand Ltd
SKU: 9781803380605
Price: 22.99 NZD
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By Zaro Weil

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Summary

In When Poems Fall From the Sky by Zaro Weil, young readers embark on a magical journey through a world where poetry and nature intertwine. The book captures the wonders of the natural world with vibrant language, engaging illustrations, and whimsical narratives that stir the imagination and curiosity of children. This enchanting collection of poems brings the beauty of nature to life, encouraging children to explore the environment around them with wonder and delight.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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You might enjoy this enchanting read if you love diving into a world of whimsical poetry and imaginative storytelling. With a magical blend of verse and vibrant illustrations, it invites young readers to explore the wonders of nature and creativity, offering a heartfelt journey through the magical elements of the sky and beyond.

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An illustrated anthology of nature poetry featuring 28 poems and published in association with The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew.

An anthology of nature poetry from an award-winning children's poet, featuring 28 poems and published in association with The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew.

Description

In this exquisite, fantastical and eye-popping anthology published in association with The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, Mother Nature shares dazzling powems, hilarious rhymes, timeless story-poems and heart-warming little plays with us. From rapping fungi and magical seeds to flying wizards and ten quintillion parading bugs, every page bursts with colour, mystery and sheer delight of the natural world.

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When Poems Fall From the Sky by Zaro Weil garners praise for its evocative and performative qualities, making it ideal for reading aloud and inspiring emotional responses. Notable for its educational value, it is recommended for schools to engage children with their surroundings. The book is celebrated as a vibrant anthology that offers opportunities for both reflective and interactive experiences.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781803380605

Publisher: Hachette Children's Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 29 September 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Welbeck Children's Books

Illustration: clr illus

Contributors:

Illustrated by Junli Song

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 18.0mm

Width: 176.0mm

Height: 210.0mm

Weight: 480g

Pages: 166

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Children's Books Children’s & Teenage Non-Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Zaro Weil

About the Author

Zaro Weil lives in southern France with her husband, her two dogs - Spot Guevara Hero Dog and little Haiku - and a host of birds, insects, badgers, wild boars, crickets, donkeys, goats, hares and loads more. She has been a lot of things; dancer, theatre director, actor, poet, playwright, educator, quilt collector, historian, author and publisher. Zaro's book,Cherry Moon, won the prestigious CLiPPA Award for outstanding children's poetry in 2020.Junli Song studied economics and international development at the University of Chicago and then at the University of Oxford before radically changing course to study for an MA in Children's Book Illustration at Anglia Ruskin. On completion in 2018 she won a fellowship at Spudnik Press, a printmaking collective in her home town of Chicago, and she is currently studying for a Masters in Fine Art.

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