A Year of Nature Poems

A Year of Nature Poems

ISBN13

9781786035820

Review published

20/02/2019

By Reviewer

Lauren

Star Rating

(3)

By Author / Illustrator

Joseph Coelho, illus Kelly Louise Judd

Age range(s)

7+

Review

This is a beautiful collection of nature poems, paired with exquisite illustrations. Each poem in the book corresponds to a new month with a new theme. Each poem or month focuses on an aspect of nature from flowers, insects, sea creatures and seasons. Every poem has an introduction either about the poem or the month or even an issue such as building and destroying habitats. I personally liked this as an introduction to the poem but also as a thinking piece for the reader. There is a small range of poems in both layout and length giving the reader a varied choice. I think this book could be enjoyed by all ages but would be more suited to older children and even adults. The illustrations and layout of each poem has been beautifully put together with images that make the pages come to life. As each page continues the seasons change, as do the animals and the colours which could be used as a really lovely talking point with children or a class or even using the art work to create their own. 28 Pages/ Ages 7+/ Reviewed by Lauren Maidman, teacher