Poems About Festivals by Andrew Peters
This collection is one in a series of themed poetry books for young children, containing a range of poetry, as required by the national curriculum and national literacy strategy.
Poems About Festivals
Poems About Festivals
Summary
Join in the colour and excitement of festivals with this collection of poems. Beginning with the dancing Chinese dragon welcoming in the New Year, help celebrate different traditional and religious festivals - each with their own costumes, feasts and songs.
Poems About Festivals Summary
Poems About Festivals Reviews
The rich and vibrant illustrations combine full-colour photography and Kelly Waldek's original artwork, resulting in a volume clearly destined for school projects and assemblies. -- Childrn's books in Ireland, Dec 00
About Andrew Peters
Andrew Fusek Peters is an Anglo-Czech poet, storyteller, didgeridoo player, broadcaster, anthologist and author with an international reputation. He is the UK's tallest poet (6'8''!!) and has worked in thousands of schools, libraries, arts centres and literary festivals, giving lively performances and running workshops with all ages and abilities. 'An experienced and accomplished anthologist', according to the TES, Andrew has published more than 70 books and his poems appear in the Poetry Archive, set up by the Poet Laureate to record the best poets. Polly Peters is a former English and Drama teacher. She was previously Head of Drama at a sixth form college and currently works as a youth/community theatre leader, director and playwright. Kelly Waldeck is an imaginative and exciting artist who has given a fresh look to familiar subjects. She grew up in Warnborough, the youngest of four children, and now lives in North London. She illustrated 'The Worst Class In School', 'I wish I could dine with a porcupine', and all the 'Poems about' series by Wayland.
Additional information
GOR003783822
9780750227056
0750227052
Poems About Festivals by Andrew Peters
Used - Very Good
Hardback
Hachette Children's Group
20000316
32
N/A
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