Ison Liz - A Poem To Read Aloud Every Day Of The Year - Hardcover

Binding: Hardcover
Description: A handsome anthology of 366 poems from around the world and throughout history all especially selected for reading aloud with one glorious poem for every day of the year. Everyone benefits from reading aloud whether it's a bedtime story with Dad or Granny an intimate moment with a loved one or a performance to a group of people. When spoken the poet's words hit us more powerfully and meaningfully and what's more it's good for our health: mindfully reading aloud helps with relaxation improves working memory and aids vocabulary acquisition. With a wide and diverse range of poets including the 14th - century Persian poet Hafiz and Mary Oliver in the 21st century old favourites such as Emily Dickinson and more recent voices such as Lemn Sissay the obvious classics such as Wordsworth's Daffodils and slightly more offbeat fare like Spike Milligan there's something for everyone in this book: poems that are funny sad consoling uplifting and everything in between. Whether you're a teacher enthralling a class of children or a carer entertaining a group of pensioners if you're looking for a reading for a special occasion or a powerful piece for a performance you'll find everything you need here. It's the perfect book to dip into daily to share a poem with anyone to hear the true beauty and rhythm of words and the magic they can weave.
Title: A Poem To Read Aloud Every Day Of The Year
Author(s): Ison Liz
Publisher: Batsford Ltd
Barcode: 9781849948463
Pages: 480 Pages, 12 Black And White Illustrations
Publication Date: 10/17/2023
Series: Batsford Poetry Anthologies
Category: Poetry Anthologies (Various Poets)