WATCHING THE SWALLOWS: A BOOK OF BIRD POEMS (HB)

The 50 poems in this striking little gift book celebrate birds of every feather - from the cuckoo in the woods and kingfishers by the river, to eagles soaring and wild geese returning south for the winter. In their clarity and charm, the poems have been chosen to appeal to readers aged eight to one hundred and eight, and include classics, overlooked gems and recent verses by contemporary writers. With five sections to choose from - Outside Your Window, By the Water, In Among the Trees, On the Wing and Out in the Fields.