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Out and About
By Shirley Hughes
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Description
Out and About is a delightful first collection of poems by Shirley Hughes, the two-time Kate Greenaway Medal winner, that invites readers into the enchanting world of childhood. Each poem unfolds a new moment of joy and wonder.
The Plot
As a first book of poems, it offers a gentle introduction to verse for young children, with each poem a snapshot of a moment in time.
Writing Style
Hughes employs a lyrical and accessible writing style, making the poems resonate with both children and adults alike. The rhythmic verses and vivid imagery create an immersive reading experience, evoking nostalgia and a sense of wonder. Out and About stands as a testament to Hughes's ability to capture the joys of simple moments.
Book details
Who it's for: For children aged 3–5 and the adults reading to them, as a first book of poems. Shirley Hughes follows Katie and her little brother Olly through the changing seasons – sunshine, wind, rain, mist and snow, the seaside and the sickbed – in poems about the world of childhood.
- Author
- Shirley Hughes
- Publisher
- Walker Books Ltd
- Publication date
- Format
- Paperback / softback
- Pages
- 56
- ISBN-13
- 9781406372427
- Language
- English
- Reading age
- Ages 3–5
- Genre
- Poetry, Anthologies & Rhymes
- Dimensions
- 260 × 215 × 6 mm
- Weight
- 288 g
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