Dancing in the Rain

Poems for Young People

John Lyons (Autor)

Buch | Softcover

64 Seiten

2015
Peepal Tree Press Ltd (Verlag)
978-1-84523-301-3 (ISBN)

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A staple of the school poetry anthology, John Lyons' latest collection of poems for children aged 7-11 conjures up vivid images, situations and emotions which appeal both for their universality and their newness.

Fans of John Lyons' lively and appealing style will not be disappointed in this brand new collection of poems for younger readers aged 7-11. A breath of Caribbean fresh air, these poems are humorous, beautifully crafted, and perfectly pitched to their audience, though readers of any age will enjoy his painterly use of language. Lyons conjures up vivid images, situations and emotions which appeal both for their universality and their newness, as he examines and comments upon the world around him with wit and empathy.A staple of the schools poetry anthology, John Lyon's poems never fail to stand out for their originality and exuberance.

John Lyons was born in Trinidad. He came to the UK many years ago. He has established a reputation as a fine poet, a successful artist and an imaginative cook. He is the author of six earlier collections of poetry, including Lure of the Cascadura (1989), Behind the Carnival (1994) and Voices from a Silk Cotton Tree (2002) and a cookery book Cook-up in a Trini Kitchen.His poems were included in A Caribbean Dozen ( 1996); The New British Poetry 1968-88 (1988). He has given many readings, including at national and international festivals. 14 radio broadcasts since 1987 (BBC Radio 4, RTE Dublin). 8 TV appearances since 1989 (BBC, Granada).

Erscheint lt. Verlag	13.10.2015
Zusatzinfo	Black and white and colour illustrations
Verlagsort	Yorkshire
Sprache	englisch
Maße	135 x 206 mm
Themenwelt	Literatur
Themenwelt	Kinder- / Jugendbuch ► Gedichte / Lieder
ISBN-10	1-84523-301-8 / 1845233018
ISBN-13	978-1-84523-301-3 / 9781845233013
Zustand	Neuware