Seagull Seagull

(Hardback)

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The poems in The Tree House are light and easy read-alouds for classrooms or with toddlers-on-the-couch. James K Baxter wrote these poems when he was teaching in Lower Hutt in the 1950s. Successful in the classroom, they have been regularly reprinted in anthologies and collections and remain popular for their accessible rhythms, humour, and quintessentially New Zealand settings. This new gift edition of Baxters poems is illustrated by Kieran Rynhart in dramatic spreads and beautifully drawn details.

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"The pages are full of timeless verse about subjects close to every childs heart, especially those with adventurous spirits; tree houses, swings, whales, ships, steam engines, all are captured with verve and aplomb on the page.The lush, atmospheric illustrations add to the books appeal. Perfect for reading aloud to thoughtful children."

"This is a beautiful gift edition of a selection of poems from the classic childrens book The Tree House by New Zealands folk poet, James K. Baxter, written in the 1950s. I love the outdoors theme and the different perspectives from which the poems are told a seagull looking down, a girl on a swing. Gorgeously illustrated and with poems for all seasons, this is a lovely anthology."

"A beautifully packaged, perfectly sized and long overdue collection of Baxters timeless kids poems."

Author Bio

James K. Baxterwas one of New Zealands best-known poets. In his short life, he produced poems, plays, literary criticism, and social and religious commentary. His work continues to be successfully published long after his death.

Kieran Rhynhart is an illustrator and animator based in Wellington, New Zealand. He illustrated The New Zealand Art Activity Book for Te Papa Press in 2013, and has animated and illustrated an eclectic mix of music videos and commissions. He was selected as one of Luerzers Archive best 200 illustrators for 2010/2011.