The RSPB Anthology of Wildlife Poetry

The RSPB Anthology of Wildlife Poetry

by Celia Warren (Author)

Synopsis

From birds, mammals and fish to trees, flowers and insects, the richness of the British natural world is explored through a stunning collection of the very best in wildlife poetry. Traditional verses sit alongside contemporary classics and specially commissioned new work by some of Britain's top poets. This family-friendly anthology includes many lively poems with real child-appeal along with more mature works, while fantastic full colour and black and white illustrations make this book a pleasure to browse. Beautifully crafted and produced in consultation with the RSPB, this perfect gift is a treasure trove of poetic delights!

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More Information

Format: Paperback
Pages: 160
Publisher: A & C Black Publishers Ltd
Published: 01 Sep 2011

ISBN 10: 1408131188
ISBN 13: 9781408131183
Book Overview: From birds, mammals and fish to trees, flowers and insects, the richness of the British natural world is explored through a stunning collection of the very best in wildlife poetry. Beautifully crafted and produced in consultation with the RSPB, this perfect gift is a treasure trove of poetic delights!

Media Reviews
This is a selection of poems to inspire young minds and refresh old ones. Chronically anthropomorphic and richly and nostalgically illustrated, this is a wonderful gift to support wildlife conservation. -- Paul Evans * BBC Wildlife *
beautifully presented with both full colour and black and white illustrations, which make it pleasurable to read and child-friendly for the younger readers. Combine this with its large format and excellent quality and you have a welcome addition to any bookshelf, all supporting a great cause in the RSPB. * English 4-11 *
Author Bio
Celia Warren is an established and highly respected children's poet. Her poems and stories have appeared in hundreds of anthologies, and she is a regular contributor to BBC Television and Radio. She is published by a number of educational publishers including Oxford University Press, Scholastic, Pearson and A & C Black, and is a regular visiting writer in schools. This is her first poetry anthology for A & C Black.