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

by Grace Nichols, David Dean (Illustrator)

Overview

'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

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781408193013
Publisher:	Bloomsbury Publishing
Publication date:	08/15/2013
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	1
File size:	3 MB

About the Author

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.
Grace Nichols is one of Britain's most highly-acclaimed poets. Born in Guyana, she moved to England in 1977. She has won many prizes, including the Commonwealth Writers' Prize. Her A&C Black titles include Come on into My Tropical Garden and Give Yourself a Hug.

Grace Nichols was born in Georgetown, Guyana, and has lived in England since 1977. She has written many books for both children and adults and has won, among other awards, the 1983 Commonwealth Poetry Prize. She was poet-in-residence at the Tate Gallery, London (1999-2000). Grace Nichols performs her work internationally and is one of the poets on the UK national curriculum.
David Dean spent most of his childhood drawing Star Wars characters and Transformers, and wanted to draw comics before realising that someone must draw book covers - what a fantastic job that would be! David is now an award-winning illustrator specialising in children's illustration and book covers, and lives in Cheshire with his two cats and hundreds of books.