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The Poetry Book

The Poetry Book

by Fiona Waters (Editor)

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    Illustrated 2000

    $4.23
Synopsis

A fresh, original anthology that children around 9 to 12 will find packed with poems to enjoy. Fiona waters has come up with an exceptional collection where old favourites are juxtaposed with unusual contemprary choices in a seemingly random way. Livel small drawings and decorations throughout make the book particularly attractive and approachable.

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More Information

Format: Illustrated
 Pages: 288
 Edition: Reissue
 Publisher: Orion Children's Books
Published: 03 Aug 2000
ISBN 10: 1858813875
ISBN 13: 9781858813875
Book Overview: * the new major anthology for the millenium * Over 200 poems - very wide choice. * Received rave reviews in hardback. * Fiona waters is a leading anthologist.

Author Bio
Fiona Waters is well-known and admired in the children's book world for her vast knowledge of poetry and of children's reading tastes. An ex-children's bookseller, she has for many years been responsible for choosing books to sell direct to children in schools. School Librarian called her 'one of the best anthologists there are' and her many collections have had long-running sales. Ailie Busby was trained in graphic design and illustration at Northampton and Cambrdge and started work as a freelance illustrator in London in 1995. In 1997 she moved to Newcastle and got married. She loves riding on the moors, painting, printmaking and collecting objects of interest in flea markets. This is her first major book.