Moonstruck! Poems about Our Moon
Moonstruck! Poems about Our Moon by Roger Stevens is an anthology published by Otter-Barry Books in 2019, featuring 96 pages of poetry in English. This collection celebrates the moon through a blend of new works from both established and emerging poets, including several National Poetry Day Ambassadors, alongside classic poems that explore the theme of the moon. The anthology was created to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the first moon landing in 1969, aiming to inspire and ignite the imaginations of young readers.
Readers will discover a diverse array of poetic voices that reflect on the moon’s beauty and significance. The collection includes contributions from poets such as Brian Moses, Valerie Bloom, and Emily Brontë, presenting a rich tapestry of styles and perspectives. With its beautiful illustrations, this anthology not only highlights the wonder of our solar system but also serves as an engaging introduction to poetry for children, making it a valuable addition to any young reader’s library.
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An anthology of poems about the moon, published to coincide with the 50th anniversary of the first moon landing in 1969 New poems about the moon from well-known and up-and-coming poets, including many of the National Poetry Day Ambassadors, are combined with classic poems with a moon theme,.This is an inspirational and beautifully illustrated anthology that will spark children’s imaginations and celebrate our solar system in the 50th anniversary year of the moon landing in July 1969.Poets include Roger Stevens, Brian Moses, Valerie Bloom, Mandy Coe, Grace Nichols, Liz Brownlee, James Carter, Jay Hulme, Tony Mitton, Sue Hardy-Dawson and Rachel Rooney, as well as Percy Bysshe Shelley, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow and Emily Brontë.
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