I Dinna Like the Midge: Scots Poems for Children: An Anthology

I Dinna Like the Midge: Scots Poems for Children: An Anthology

by Anne Forsyth (Author)

Synopsis

This delightfully illustrated anthology has been selected from the whole range of Scots poetry. A celebration of the richness and vigour of the Scots language, this lyrical selection of over 70 entertaining poems is sure to appeal across the generations. It brings together traditional rhymes and old favourites, bairn sangs and recitations, as well as the best of modern writing. Scots Poems for Children is a book that families will want to return to again and again; an anthology to treasure across the generations.

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 220
Publisher: Birlinn Ltd
Published: 04 Jul 2011

ISBN 10: 1841589438
ISBN 13: 9781841589435

Media Reviews
'The whole collection is earthy and solid, full of birdies, animals, insects, food, getting up, guddling about and going to bed again. It is an ideal book to whet the appetite and tune the ear for future forays into Scots' - Scottish Book Collector 'A delight ... children will have a hard time prising this book out of the hands of adults' - Inverness Courier
Author Bio
Anne Forsyth is the author of several popular children's books in Scots, including Rashiecoat, Aiken Drum and Kitty Bairdie. She writes regularly for the BBC and is a well-loved storyteller.