A beautiful gift anthology of classic poetry which captures the excitement and joy of a new arrival in the family.

Part of the Macmillan Collector’s Library; a series of stunning pocket-sized classics with ribbon markers. These beautiful books make perfect gifts or a treat for any book lover. This edition is edited by Becky Brown.

There are poems which celebrate the anticipation of the happy event and the outburst of joy and hope which it brings. There are gorgeous lullabies and rhymes to read aloud as well as wise words of encouragement and advice. Poems for New Parents also looks forward to a child’s own discoveries and flourishing imagination. In this perfect present for new parents, you’ll find poetry that’s inspiring and poignant, sometimes funny and sometimes reflective, from a wealth of famous poets such as William Wordsworth, Lewis Carroll and Mary Coleridge.

Becky Brown is an anthologist, editor and literary agent. Her eclectic work centres around a fascination with forgotten voices and hidden stories. She lives between Bath and London. She has edited a number of short story and poetry anthologies published by Macmillan Collector’s Library including Classic Cat Stories, Round about the Christmas Tree and Wedding Poems and Readings.