This is a book of poetry for everyone. Inside is a treasure trove of writing celebrating the natural world. Read the poems aloud or curl up with them in a quiet corner. Begin your journey into a lifelong love of poetry. This beautifully illustrated collection features powerful poems written by a wide range of contemporary voices. They share their unique perspectives on the topic of nature, from a dreaming forest and bouquets of buried stars to rivers that dance with rocks and the brushed lava fur of the mountain gorilla. Showcasing original poems alongside existing works, this is a book to share and treasure forever. Featuring brilliant poetry by: Margarita Engle Diana Hendry Grace Nichols Robert Macfarlane Ruth Awolola Naomi Shihab Nye Zaro Weil Rachel Plummer Joyce Sidman Carol Ann Duffy Jack Prelutsky Mary Anne Hoberman Nikki Giovanni Jan Dean Rebecca Perry Tom Denbigh And awe-inspiring artwork from: Annalise Barber Mariana Roldan Masha Manapov Nabila Adani

These twenty terrific poems sing of the natural world with such beauty and poise. Meditative, playful and richly imaginative, this splendid book guides us through forests, across oceans and back in time. Our Earth is a Poem is a gentle summons for each of us to listen anew to what the world around us might have to say. -- Kate Wakeling
The cover and illustrations are beautiful and complement the writing perfectly. Each poem is so different and covers different parts of our world, from the rivers to the weather to specific animals. They range from the thought-provoking to funny and each is so unique. All of the poems are gorgeous, though some are definite favourites! I firmly believe younger students and those with a passion for the world around them will enjoy this book. -- Natalie McQuillan * The School Librarian (TSL) *
This stunning collection of 20 poems by 20 different poets explores and celebrates nature, from forests and rivers to gorillas, mollusc shells and mud. There are dreamy, beautiful poems, funny and silly poems, and everything in between - including a variety of poetic forms. They pose questions that will make the reader consider nature differently and truly engage with the words on the page. Each poem in this picture book format anthology is illustrated beautifully in full colour. * BookTrust Great Books Guide 2024-25 *