Grace Nichols

Sun Time Snow Time (eBook, PDF)

Poetry for children inspired by Caribbean and British life
Illustrator: Dean, David

• Format: PDF

Produktbeschreibung

'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

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Bloomsbury UK eBooks
• Seitenzahl: 1
• Erscheinungstermin: 15. August 2013
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781408193020
• Artikelnr.: 39452140

Autorenporträt

Grace Nichols is one of Britain's most highly-acclaimed poets. Born in Guyana, she moved to England in 1977. She has won many prizes, including the Commonwealth Writers' Prize. Her A & C Black titles include Come on into My Tropical Garden and Give Yourself a Hug.

Grace Nichols was born in Georgetown, Guyana, and has lived in England since 1977. She has written many books for both children and adults and has won, among other awards, the 1983 Commonwealth Poetry Prize. She was poet-in-residence at the Tate Gallery, London (1999-2000). Grace Nichols performs her work internationally and is one of the poets on the UK national curriculum.