This text presents a collection of original poetry which celebrates the World's wildlife in all its beauty and diversity with a particular nod to endangered species. Some poems are written from an animal's point of view, some form a child's and several poems explore threats to wildlife. From whales to big cats, polar bears, rhinos and the humble fox, these poems encompass a variety of poetic forms to refelct the diversity of the subject matter. This text could be used to combine natural history and the environment in the classroom for Foundation stage, National Curriculum Key Stage 1 and 2. The work also includes specially commissioned poems from poets including: Gerard Benson, Judith Nicholls and Helen Dunmore.
This is Book 3 in the Picture poetry Series. See all Picture poetry books here.
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Tony Bradman writes for children of all ages and reviews children's books for the Daily Telegraph. He is particularly known for his best-selling Dilly the Dinosaur series (Egmont). For Orchard he has written two Red Apples, Aftershock and Hurricane, as well as The Orchard Book of Swords, Sorcerers and Superheroes. He lives in Kent.
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