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Firefly July

By Paul B. Janeczko

Illustrated by Melissa Sweet

Poet and anthologist Paul B. Janeczko pairs with illustrator Melissa Sweet for a collection of short poems that celebrate the simple things of life, season by season.

When I was ten, one summer night, / The baby stars that leapt / Among the trees like dimes of light, / I cupped, and capped, and kept. It only takes a few words, if they’re the right words, to create a strong image. Whether listened to in the comfort of a cosy lap or read independently, the thirty-six very short poems in this collection remind readers young and old that a few perfect words and pictures can make the world glow, whether they're about the moon, night in the city, a waterlily or a wheel barrow. Selected by acclaimed poet Paul B. Janeczko and gorgeously illustrated by Melissa Sweet, Firefly July: A Year of Very Short Poems invites children to sample poems throughout the four seasons.

Categories: Poetry Anthology

For readers aged: 7+

  • Publication details:
  • Format: Hardback
  • ISBN: 9780763648428
  • Published: 03 Jul 2014
  • Price: £12.99
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  • Size: 288 x 248 mm
  • Pages: 48

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'A beautifully illustrated collection . . . a lovely book to discover the power of language with children – it makes poetry accessible' The Bookseller

'A wonderful anthology by over thirty American poets, Firefly July takes us on a magical journey through the four seasons. The perfect marriage of rich minimal text and glorious illustration, each page sings, forming unique, colourful snapshots of the world. This is an essential for every primary school classroom/library.' Children’s Books Ireland Recommended Read

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