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Alice Oswald
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Binding
Hardback
Number of Pages
80
Age Group
All
Language
English
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Book Summary
This poetry-inspired picture book for early readers—a children’s educational book for families exploring nature—blends lyrical verse with delicate etchings to celebrate the life of everyday flora. The central theme invites readers to see weeds and wildflowers as vibrant, behaving characters in a bustling landscape, offering moments of humor, resilience, and quiet wonder. It’s suitable for nature lovers, poetry appreciators, and curious families, with an emotional tone that feels magical, comforting, and adventurous.
The content is presented as a story-led, illustrated experience. Short poems companion the evocative etchings, guiding readers through a garden world where leaves, petals, and stems enact tiny dramas. Each double-page spread invites reflection and discovery, encouraging slow turning of the pages and careful looking to catch new details on every visit.
What makes this volume distinctive is the intimate dialogue between text and image—plants are given personalities and lifelike movements, turning a simple walk in nature into a poetic journey. Readers interact by noticing textures, patterns, and seasonal changes, letting imagination fill in the gaps between word and picture. The blend of lyrical language and visual storytelling supports accessible learning and fosters visual literacy, making poetry and art feel inviting rather than intimidating.
After finishing, readers gain a sense of connection to the natural world, a renewed sense of curiosity, and lingering appreciation for the small dramatic moments in nature. The book invites ongoing wonder, helping build confidence in interpreting art and verse and leaving a positive, lasting impression of imagination and care for the environment.
Product Details
Author
Alice Oswald
Publisher
Penguin Random House
Number of Pages
80
Language
English
SKU
9780571237494
ISBN
9780571237494
Reading Age
All
Dimensions
19.5x1x25cm
Binding
Hardback
MRP: ₹ 1,899
₹ 1,615
₹ 284 Off