Marshmallow Clouds: Poems Inspired by Nature by Ted Kooser Hardcover Book

Description: FREE SHIPPING UK WIDE Marshmallow Clouds: Poems Inspired by Nature by Ted Kooser, Connie Wanek, Richard Jones In this captivating collection of poetry, celebrated poets Ted Kooser and Connie Wanek, along with illustrator Richard Jones, explore the wonders of nature in a spirited and magical way – and invite our imaginations out to play.This stunning gift-book contains thirty exquisite poems by celebrated US poets Ted Kooser and Connie Wanek, beautifully illustrated by artist Richard Jones. A freewheeling romp through the world of imagery and metaphor, this quietly startling collection is framed by the four elements and divided into thoughtfully-curated sections, exploring art and reality, fact and fancy. Look around: what do you see? A clown balancing a pie in a tree, or an empty nest perched on a leafless branch? This charming compendium of the fleeting and unexpected turns the everyday – towering trees and tiny tadpoles; roaring fires, lazy afternoons, and pillowy white marshmallows – into poetic gold. A brilliant and timeless collaboration that evokes both the mystery and grandeur of the natural world and the cosy, mundane moments of daily life, this wonderfully illustrated collection is the go-to gift book of the season for poetry fans of all ages. FORMAT Hardcover CONDITION Brand New Author Biography Ted Kooser was the US Poet Laureate from 2004 to 2006 and won a Pulitzer Prize for his book of poems Delights & Shadows. His picture books include Bag in the Wind and The Bell in the Bridge, both illustrated by Barry Root; House Held Up by Trees, a New York Times Book Review Best Illustrated Childrens Book of the Year, illustrated by Jon Klassen; and Mr. Poseys New Glasses, an International Literacy Association Childrens Choice, illustrated by Daniel Duncan. Ted Kooser lives in Garland, Nebraska.Connie Wanek has been writing since her hand could hold a pencil. She is the author of four books of poetry, including Rival Gardens: New and Selected Poems, the second book in the Ted Kooser Contemporary Poetry Series. She lives in Duluth, Minnesota.Richard Jones has worked for more than twenty years in the creative arts. He is the illustrator of numerous picture books, including The Proper Way to Meet a Hedgehog and Other How-To Poems, edited by Paul B. Janeczko, and Bird Builds a Nest and The Squirrels Busy Year, both by Martin Jenkins. Richard Jones lives in Devon, England. Review By letting their imaginations out to play, and using similes and metaphors and other literary devices beloved of English teachers, a thunderstorm becomes something that has become lost in the dark of the house, not wanting to wake us but crashing into walls as they stumble about, occasionally striking a match to see their way; tadpoles become commas making them "the liveliest of all punctuation;" and a book is transformed into a sandwich with all sorts of goodness between its folded pitta covers! * Read Plus * Details ISBN1529507073 Author Richard Jones Pages 72 Publisher Walker Books Ltd Year 2022 ISBN-10 1529507073 ISBN-13 9781529507072 Format Hardcover Publication Date 2022-04-07 UK Release Date 2022-04-07 Audience Age 10-12 Imprint Walker Books Ltd Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom AU Release Date 2022-04-07 NZ Release Date 2022-04-07 Illustrator Richard Jones DEWEY 811.608036 Audience Children / Juvenile We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! 30 DAY RETURN POLICY No questions asked, 30 day returns! FREE DELIVERY No matter where you are in the UK, delivery is free. SECURE PAYMENT Peace of mind by paying through PayPal and eBay Buyer Protection TheNile_Item_ID:134977778;

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