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Details:
Condition: BRAND NEW
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9781529045246
Publisher: Macmillan Children's Books
Age Range: 9-11 years
Overview:
A Poem for Every Summer Day is Allie Esiri's enchanting seasonal poetry anthology, the third instalment in her much-loved A Poem for Every Day and Night of the Year series. Drawing on classic and contemporary verse, this collection transports readers into sun-drenched scenes of adventure, memory, and imagination. Featuring poets from Lord Byron and Sylvia Plath to Rudyard Kipling, W. B. Yeats, and modern voices such as Brian Bilston and Michael Rosen, it is designed for daily reading, family sharing, and quiet summer reflection alike.
About the Book:
Each poem in A Poem for Every Summer Day is linked to a date across the summer months, paired with a short introduction that adds context, history, or a moment of curiosity for the reader. The anthology moves fluidly between eras and styles: the lyric grandeur of Byron sits beside Plath's vivid imagery, while Kipling's storytelling rhythms and Yeats's musical cadences give way to the playful wit of contemporary poets like John Agard and Kae Tempest. Themes of adventure, friendship, nature, and quiet wonder run throughout, capturing the full emotional range of the season. Selected from Esiri's earlier bestselling anthologies A Poem for Every Day of the Year and A Poem for Every Night of the Year, this volume distils the very best summer-themed verse into one dedicated collection. It is written to be dipped into daily or read cover to cover, making it equally suited to classroom read-alouds, bedtime sharing, or solo reading on a summer holiday. The accessible format and varied poem lengths mean it welcomes reluctant readers while offering depth for more confident young poetry fans, showing that poetry can be a companion for everyday life.
Key Benefits:
- A poem for every single day of summer, each linked to its date
- Blends classic poets with beloved contemporary voices
- Short introductions add context and encourage discussion
- Ideal for ages 9-11 and for family read-aloud time
- Compact paperback format, perfect for holidays and gifting
- Part of Allie Esiri's bestselling poetry anthology series
About the Author:
Allie Esiri is a bestselling anthologist known for making poetry accessible and engaging for readers of all ages. She is the editor behind the phenomenally successful A Poem for Every Day of the Year and A Poem for Every Night of the Year, from which the seasonal volumes - including A Poem for Every Summer Day - are drawn. Esiri's thoughtfully curated selections and illuminating introductions have introduced countless readers to both classic verse and exciting contemporary poets, cementing her reputation as one of the UK's most popular poetry curators for family reading.
Why You'll Love This Book:
Perfect for long summer days, this anthology blends timeless classics with fresh contemporary voices in one beautifully accessible paperback. A wonderful gift for poetry lovers, families, and young readers discovering verse for the first time.
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