Poems to Save the World With

Chris Riddell author Chris Riddell editor

Format:Hardback

Publisher:Pan Macmillan

Published:17th Sep '20

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A brilliant, thoughtful anthology of poems full of hope, selected and illustrated by Chris Riddell.

Ignite your inner activist, receive comfort against adversity and be inspired by Poems to Save the World With, a selection of classic and modern poetry selected and beautifully illustrated by Chris Riddell.

Poetry can galvanize, uplift and inspire us to affect change in our lives – and in the world. In this gorgeous anthology, Chris Riddell brings his trademark intricate, exquisite artwork to his own selection of poetry, speaking to hope, happiness, lockdown, hardship and rebellion.

With poetry old and new – and a few surprises – classic verses sit alongside the modern to create a profound, compelling collection. Poets featured include Neil Gaiman, Nikita Gill, Maggie Smith, Brian Bilston, Raymond Antrobus, Fiona Benson, Lewis Carroll and many more . . .

Contains enough humour, pathos and passion to enthral any bookish teenager. * Daily Mail *
Designed to "galvanize, uplift and inspire" in our challenging times * Bookseller *
[A] lovely collection for the turbulent world we live in. * Indybest *
He’s also a life-long lover of poetry and in Poems to Live Your Life By he shows how poetry gives meaning to our lives, from childhood to old age. His collection is aimed at young readers but people of all ages will appreciate the insightfulness of poems -- Independent on Poems to Live Your Life By
Illustrator and author Chris Riddell has created a rich anthology of poems from the past to the present all of which have a special meaning for him. -- Julia Eccleshare, Love Reading, on Poems to Live Your Life By
And after a turbulent year, every child should find some bedtime solace in Poems to Save the World With, an anthology of galvanizing poems, selected and illustrated by Chris Riddell. Anyone who baulks at reading poetry aloud should turn to the refreshingly brief entry by Robert Louis Stevenson: “The world is so full of a number of things, I’m sure we should all be as happy as kings * Daily Telegraph *
Chris Riddell has selected and illustrated his favourite classic and modern poems to uplift and inspire you to make the world a better place. Be inspired and take action with this insightful and beautiful collection * WRD Magazine *
Great poetry has the power to galvanise, inspire and soothe – this anthology does it all * Indybest *

ISBN: 9781529040111

Dimensions: 204mm x 160mm x 23mm

Weight: 310g

208 pages