From birds, mammals and fish to trees, flowers and insects, the richness of the British natural world is explored through a stunning collection of the very best in wildlife poetry. Traditional verses sit alongside contemporary classics and specially commissioned new work by some of Britain's top poets. This family-friendly anthology includes many lively poems with real child-appeal along with more mature works, while fantastic full colour and black and white illustrations make this book a pleasure to browse. Beautifully crafted and produced in consultation with the RSPB, this perfect gift is a treasure trove of poetic delights!

Author Biography

Celia Warren is an established and highly respected children's poet. Her poems and stories have appeared in hundreds of anthologies, and she is a regular contributor to BBC Television and Radio. She is published by a number of educational publishers including Oxford University Press, Scholastic, Pearson and A & C Black, and is a regular visiting writer in schools. This is her first poetry anthology for A & C Black.