Dancing in the Rain
Dancing in the Rain
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Summary
A staple of the school poetry anthology, John Lyons' latest collection of poems for children aged 7-11 conjures up vivid images, situations and emotions which appeal both for their universality and their newness.
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Dancing in the Rain by John Lyons
A breath of Caribbean fresh air, these poems are humorous, beautifully crafted, and perfectly pitched to their audience. These poems are enhanced by 20 illustrations, 3 in full color. A staple of the schools poetry anthology, John Lyon s poems never fail to stand out for their originality and exuberance.
"Enjoyable, affectionate poems that travel back to the vivid colors and sounds of his childhood in the Caribbean" "The Poetry Archive""
John Lyons was born in Trinidad. He came to the UK many years ago. He has established a reputation as a fine poet, a successful artist and an imaginative cook. He is the author of six earlier collections of poetry, including Lure of the Cascadura (1989), Behind the Carnival (1994) and Voices from a Silk Cotton Tree (2002) and a cookery book Cook-up in a Trini Kitchen.His poems were included in A Caribbean Dozen ( 1996); The New British Poetry 1968-88 (1988). He has given many readings, including at national and international festivals. 14 radio broadcasts since 1987 (BBC Radio 4, RTE Dublin). 8 TV appearances since 1989 (BBC, Granada).
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781845233013 |
| ISBN 10 | 1845233018 |
| Title | Dancing in the Rain |
| Author | John Lyons |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Peepal Tree Press Ltd |
| Year published | 2015-10-13 |
| Number of pages | 64 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |