A Poem for Every Day and Night of the Year: A Poem for Every Spring Day by Allie Esiri - Ages 9-11 - Paperback

Condition: BRAND NEW
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9781529045239
Publisher: Pan Macmillan
Age Range: Ages 9-11

Overview:
A Poem for Every Spring Day by Allie Esiri is a beautifully curated poetry anthology celebrating the fresh, blossoming spirit of the season. Book four in the bestselling A Poem for Every Day and Night of the Year series, it gathers verses from classic and contemporary poets, each linked to a specific spring date, from the first blossom to Easter morning. Perfect for reading aloud and sharing with the whole family, this paperback treasury blends timeless favourites with fresh discoveries, making poetry joyful and memorable for readers of every age.

About the Book:
Within the pages of A Poem for Every Spring Day, Allie Esiri transports readers to vivid spring-time scenes, from budding blossoms to the excitement of Easter. Selected from Esiri's bestselling anthologies A Poem for Every Day of the Year and A Poem for Every Night of the Year, each poem is paired with a short note linking it to a date in the season, turning the book into a daily poetic companion. The collection brings together literary giants such as William Wordsworth, Christina Rossetti, John Donne and Emily Dickinson alongside modern voices including Ted Hughes, John Agard, Maya Angelou, Wendy Cope, John Cooper Clarke and Carol Ann Duffy. The result is a rich, accessible mix of humour, wonder and warmth suited to confident young readers and poetry-loving adults alike. Its bite-sized format is ideal for a daily read, a bedtime ritual, or a classroom resource. Whether read individually or shared aloud, the poems celebrate renewal, nature and the small joys of everyday life.

Key Benefits:

• A date-linked poetry collection that turns spring into a season-long reading adventure.
• Features celebrated classic and contemporary poets in one accessible paperback anthology.
• Short introductory notes make each poem easy to understand and enjoy independently.
• Ideal for daily reading rituals, classroom use, or shared family read-aloud time.
• Part of the bestselling A Poem for Every Day and Night of the Year series.
• A thoughtful seasonal gift for poetry lovers, young readers and Easter gift-giving.

About the Author:
Allie Esiri is a bestselling British anthologist, curator and host of live poetry events at venues including the National Theatre and the Bridge Theatre, as well as major festivals such as Hay, Oxford, Bath and Cheltenham. She read Modern and Medieval Languages at Cambridge University before curating a series of acclaimed anthologies, including A Poem for Every Day of the Year and A Poem for Every Night of the Year, both named Books of the Year by The Times. Her audiobooks feature narrators such as Helena Bonham Carter and Simon Russell Beale.

Why You'll Love This Book:
With its clever date-linked structure, glorious mix of classic and contemporary poets, and warm, family-friendly tone, this collection makes poetry feel like a daily treat, perfect for curious young readers and lifelong poetry fans alike.

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