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A Poem for Every Summer Day by Allie Esiri
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Binding: Paperback
Language: English
ISBN-13: 978-1529045246
Reader’s Age: Ages 9 and Up (Great for Families, Teens, and Adults)
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Author: Allie Esiri
Release Date: April 29, 2021
Genre: Childrens & Young Adult
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A Beautiful Summer Poetry Collection for the Whole Family
A Poem for Every Summer Day is a seasonal poetry anthology filled with verse that will transport you to striking summer scenes and inspire adventure. The poems are selected from Allie Esiri’s bestselling anthologies A Poem for Every Day of the Year and A Poem for Every Night of the Year. It is the kind of book you return to every single summer, year after year.
About the Author
Allie Esiri read Modern and Medieval Languages at Cambridge University and is an accomplished curator and host of live poetry events at the National Theatre. Described in the Sunday Times as a poetry powerhouse, Allie is credited with bringing poetry into the digital age through her bestselling interactive poetry app, The Love Book, which was recommended by Apple as an All Time Favourite App and features famous poems read by actors including Helena Bonham Carter, Tom Hiddleston, and Emma Watson.
Who Is This Book For?
This book is perfect for families, poetry lovers, teachers, and anyone who enjoys a quiet moment with beautiful words. It is perfect for reading aloud and sharing with all the family, dazzling readers with an array of familiar favourites and remarkable new discoveries. If you want to introduce children to great poetry in a fun, accessible way, this is the book to start with.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1: Is A Poem for Every Summer Day suitable for children? Yes, absolutely. This book is published by Macmillan Children’s Books and is recommended for ages 9 to 11, though families, teens, and adults enjoy it just as much. It is written to be read aloud together, making it a wonderful shared experience for all ages.
Q2: Who are some of the poets included in this poetry anthology? The book includes poems by classic and modern poets such as Lord Byron, Sylvia Plath, Rudyard Kipling, W.B. Yeats, Langston Hughes, Brian Bilston, Michael Rosen, John Agard, and Kae Tempest. It is a rich mix of voices that gives readers a wide taste of the best poetry has to offer.
Q3: Is this book part of a series? Yes. The seasonal paperback series includes A Poem for Every Autumn Day, A Poem for Every Winter Day, A Poem for Every Spring Day, and A Poem for Every Summer Day, with poems selected from A Poem for Every Day of the Year and A Poem for Every Night of the Year. Collecting all four makes a beautiful gift set for any poetry lover.
Q4: Is this a good gift book for poetry lovers? It really is. With a poem tied to each day of summer and introductory notes that give each poem context, it feels personal and thoughtful. Whether you are gifting it to a child just discovering poetry or an adult who has always loved it, this book is a meaningful and lasting present.
| Weight | 331 g |
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| Dimensions | 13.5 × 2.4 × 21.6 cm |
A Poem for Every Summer Day brings together some of the greatest voices in poetry, all tied to the magic of the summer season. Each seasonal poem comes with an introductory paragraph that has a meaningful link to the date on which it appears, making every day feel special and connected to something larger. The collection includes poems by Lord Byron, Sylvia Plath, Rudyard Kipling, W.B. Yeats, and Langston Hughes, sitting alongside contemporary voices like Brian Bilston, Michael Rosen, John Agard, and Kae Tempest. Reading just one poem a day from this book is enough to slow down, breathe, and find a little beauty in the everyday.
