With a space inside to write your own message, this charming poetry—pamphlet is the perfect gift for any time of year.
The wiggling tails of lambs in spring; the chirruping song of crickets in summer; first two or three, then
ten
ducks hurrying your way in winter, "as if pulled by a string"... Nicola Davies skillfully interweaves fact and fiction in nine keenly observant poems, which celebrate a child''s first animal encounters. Originally appearing in the award—winning collection
A First Book of Nature
, Hearld’s richly—textured, nostalgic illustrations are the perfect accompaniment to her words, and are reproduced here in full colour. With a space inside the jacket for you to write your own message, this pocket—sized poetry pamphlet is the perfect present for any time of year – and comes inside a packet including an envelope, ready for popping in the post!
"Nicola Davies is one of our finest writers for children about the natural world" –
The Sunday Times