Introduced by Carol Ann Duffy, these 74 poems create an exquisite collection that traces our journey through life from birth to old age. Along the way, the works of some of the finest poets in the English language celebrate all kinds of human experience: the wide-eyed wonder and adventure of childhood, the magnificence of the natural world and the animal kingdom, the mystery of love and the tragedy of war. Each page is superbly illustrated by Jackie Morris, making it a feast for the eyes as well as the ears.
Winner of the National Parenting Publications Gold Award
NAPPA Gold Award, 2006
Silver Medal Winner, Moonbeam Awards, 2008
"One of those rare books that can stand on a bookshelf from birth through high school graduation" — Kidslitinformation.com
About the Contributors
Introduction by - Carol Ann Duffy
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.
Compiled and illustrated by - Jackie Morris
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.
