Seagull Seagull

Description

The poems in The Tree House are light and easy read-alouds for classrooms or with toddlers-on-the-couch. James K Baxter wrote these poems when he was teaching in Lower Hutt in the 1950s. Successful in the classroom, they have been regularly reprinted in anthologies and collections and remain popular for their accessible rhythms, humour, and quintessentially New Zealand settings. This new gift edition of Baxter's poems is illustrated by Kieran Rynhart in dramatic spreads and beautifully drawn details.

James K. Baxter was one of New Zealand's best-known poets. In his short life, he produced poems, plays, literary criticism, and social and religious commentary. His work continues to be successfully published long after his death. Kieran Rhynhart is an illustrator and animator based in Wellington, New Zealand. He illustrated The New Zealand Art Activity Book for Te Papa Press in 2013, and has animated and illustrated an eclectic mix of music videos and commissions. He was selected as one of Luerzer's Archive best 200 illustrators for 2010/2011.

"The pages are full of timeless verse about subjects close to every child's heart, especially those with adventurous spirits; tree houses, swings, whales, ships, steam engines, all are captured with verve and aplomb on the page. The lush, atmospheric illustrations add to the book's appeal. Perfect for reading aloud to thoughtful children." -- Irish Independent "This is a beautiful gift edition of a selection of poems from the classic children's book The Tree House by New Zealand's folk poet, James K. Baxter, written in the 1950s. I love the outdoors theme and the different perspectives from which the poems are told - a seagull looking down, a girl on a swing. Gorgeously illustrated and with poems for all seasons, this is a lovely anthology." -- Juno Magazine "A beautifully packaged, perfectly sized and long overdue collection of Baxter's timeless kids' poems." -- The Listener, 50 Best Kids' Books of 2020