This Amazing World: Poems and Prayers of Wonder and Delight

by Lois Rock (Editor), Lois Rock (Editor), Lois Rock (Editor), Ruth Rivers (Illustrator)

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  Hardcover
  2002

  $3.27

  This poetry anthology contains over 40 poems about heaven, both old and new. The poems explore the delights and wonders of the world and, through them, glimpse the mystery and wonder that lies beyond. Whether the poems are witty or more serious, they each demonstrate the poet's sense of respect and awe for an amazing world. This collection includes poetry by Elizabeth Jennings, e e cummings, Christina Rossetti, Ssteve Turner, Eleanor Farjeon and Dorothy Wordsworth, among others.

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  Paperback
  2002

  $4.21

  In over 40 poems, old and new, all the delights of the natural world are explored...From the wonder and mystery of towering mountains and swirling constellations to the tiniest of creatures, little grubs that make children gleeful and grownups squirm. Whether the poems are witty or more serious, they each demonstrate the poets' sense of respect and awe for an amazing world. Ruth Rivers' illustrative style is bright and disarmingly simple, providing much to engage the young reader whilst still allowing the words to speak for themselves. Includes poetry by Elizabeth Jennings, e e cummings, Christina Rossetti, Steve Turner, Eleanor Farjeon, and Dorothy Wordsworth amongst others.