Sun Time Snow Time: Poetry for children inspired by Caribbean and British life

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'A delightful gathering of cross-cultural poems' Irish Examiner 'The rhythms and language of these poems will continue to delight children' School Librarian Magazine From tropical summer to icy winter, this wonderful collection of children's poetry evokes the sights, sounds and seasons of two very different places. Perfect for reading aloud and reciting with children aged 7 and above, these joyful poems reflect life in the Caribbean and Britain from the voice of a best-loved poet. Grace Nichols' first collection of poetry for children, Come on into my Tropical Garden, was published in 1988. Give Yourself a Hug followed in 1994. Sun Time Snow Time combines these two collections in a single-volume edition. Book Band: Dark Red

Grace Nichols was born in Guyana and came to Britain in 1977. She has written many books for both children and adults and reads her work widely across England and internationally. Her awards include the Commonwealth Poetry Prize and the Guyana Poetry Prize as well as a Chomondeley Award. Her book Paint Me A Poem was named the Children's Poetry Bookshelf Best Single Author's Collection. Her children's collections include The Poet Cat and Everybody Got a Gift. She has also edited anthologies for younger readers. She was poet-in-residence at The Tate Gallery, London 1999-2000. Grace Nichols lives in Sussex with her husband, the poet John Agard. She has two daughters. David Dean is an award-winning illustrator specialising in children's illustration and book covers, and lives in Cheshire with his two cats and hundreds of books.

The poems are wide-ranging and varied with wonderful use of language." * www.parentsintouch.co.uk * a delightful gathering of cross-cultural poems...These bouncy, almost visual poems are a joy for age 9+ or to read aloud to younger children. * Irish Examiner * This is a welcome re-issue of poet Grace Nichols' first two volumes of poetry for children and the two combined make for a newly fascinating book. The rhythms and language of these poems will continue to delight children many of whom will have their own inspirations to share! -- John Newman * School Librarian magazine *