Sun Time Snow Time
Poetry for children inspired by Caribbean and British life
Grace Nichols author David Dean illustrator
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Published:15th Aug '13
Currently unavailable, and unfortunately no date known when it will be back
Grace Nichols is one of the UK's foremost poets and a powerful British-Caribbean voice. This book comprises her first two collections of childrens' poetry, reissued in a beautiful bind-up edition.
'A delightful gathering of cross-cultural poems' Irish Examiner'The rhythms and language of these poems will continue to delight children' School Librarian Magazine From tropical summer to icy winter, this wonderful collection of children's poetry evokes the sights, sounds and seasons of two very different places. Perfect for reading aloud and reciting with children aged 7 and above, these joyful poems reflect life in the Caribbean and Britain from the voice of a best-loved poet. Grace Nichols' first collection of poetry for children, Come on into my Tropical Garden, was published in 1988. Give Yourself a Hug followed in 1994. Sun Time Snow Time combines these two collections in a single-volume edition. Book Band: Dark Red
The poems are wide-ranging and varied with wonderful use of language.” * www.parentsintouch.co.uk *
a delightful gathering of cross-cultural poems...These bouncy, almost visual poems are a joy for age 9+ or to read aloud to younger children. * Irish Examiner *
This is a welcome re-issue of poet Grace Nichols' first two volumes of poetry for children and the two combined make for a newly fascinating book. The rhythms and language of these poems will continue to delight children many of whom will have their own inspirations to share! -- John Newman * School Librarian magazine *
ISBN: 9781408193006
Dimensions: unknown
Weight: 76g
96 pages