The River's A Singer: Selected Poems
Valerie Bloom
Illustrated by Sophie Bass
Ages 7 to 12
Paperback
15 August 2024Imprint: Macmillan Children's Books
Synopsis
The River's a Singer is a glorious collection of poems from the 2022 CLiPPA award winner, Valerie Bloom. Illustrated in gorgeous black and white art by Sophie Bass.
The very best of Valerie Bloom's poetry including 'Fruits', 'Autumn Gilt', 'Haircut Rap', 'Duppy Jamboree' and 'The River'. This selection brings many of her distinctive lyrical poems, which sparkle with joy and wit,...
Details
15 August 2024128 pages
9781035043767Imprint: Macmillan Children's Books
Reviews
She is a mighty performer of her poems on stage, but she is first and foremost a writer, and her poems on the page are a tribute to her skill. 'Enjoy the Party' she says [in Let Me Touch the Sky]. I did.’Roger McGough, Carousel
This collection is lively, inspiring and relatable - always accessible.School Reading List
