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Out and About: A First Book of Poems

Out and About: A First Book of Poems

by ShirleyHughes (Author)

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    Hardcover 2014

    $4.31
Synopsis

A beautiful first collection of poems by two-time Kate Greenaway Medal-winner Shirley Hughes. In this wonderful collection of poems, Katie and her little brother Olly romp through the changing seasons, taking pleasure in the different elements and weather conditions - sunshine, wind, rain, mist, snow... From the joys of the seaside to the miseries of the sickbed, this exuberant volume captures to perfection the world of childhood.

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More Information

Format: Hardcover
 Pages: 56
 Publisher: Walker Books
Published: 02 Oct 2014
ISBN 10: 1406357308
ISBN 13: 9781406357301
Children’s book age: 0-5 Years

Media Reviews
Hughes at her best. Simple, evocative rhymes conjure up images that then explode in the magnificent richness of her paintings. * Guardian *
Shirley Hughes is a national treasure. * Philip Pullman *
No one understands better the springs of delight in words and pictures. * TES *
A beautiful gift edition of the classic picture book . . . we will enjoy reading these over and over. * babybuzz Magazine *
A romp through the changing season * Telegraph Magazine *
Sheer joy from start to finish with its flowing rhymes about all the things children experience. It's perfect to share and read aloud and will become an enduring family favourite. * Parents in Touch *
Author Bio
Shirley Hughes has won many prestigious awards, including the Kate Greenaway Medal twice. She began to write and design her own picture books when she had a young family and has now published more than two hundred titles. Shirley's first novel, Hero on a Bicycle (9781406336115) was published by Walker in 2012. She lives in West London.