Barefoot Book of Classic Poems

Carol Ann Duffy

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Book cover for Barefoot Book of Classic Poems

Barefoot Book of Classic Poems

Barefoot Book of Classic Poems

Carol Ann Duffy

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Description

"One of those rare books that can stand on a bookshelf from birth through high school graduation" -- Kidslitinformation.com Inspire a lifelong love of language--and give kids a head start in school!--with this outstanding poetry collection. To improve reading comprehension, luminous watercolor paintings illustrate the 70 famous poems, which are arranged by life stages and cover a wide range of common human experiences. From Shakespeare to Stevenson and Milton to Moore, iconic English-language poetry comes alive in this breathtaking gift book that they'll never outgrow. Features an introduction from UK Poet Laureate Carol Ann Duffy.

About the Author

Carol Ann Duffy is an acclaimed poet and playwright whose work is known and loved all over the world. She is the first woman to have held the position of Poet Laureate in Britain. Carol Ann lives in Manchester, UK, with her daughter, Ella.

Jackie Morris has written and illustrated many books and has won international acclaim for her work. She trained as an illustrator at Bath Academy of Art, England and now lives in Pembrokeshire, Wales with her two children.

Critical Reviews


"One of those rare books that can stand on a bookshelf from birth through high school graduation" -- Kidslitinformation.com

Publishing Information

Publisher: Barefoot Books
Pub date: 2018-09-01
Length: 128 pages

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