I Dinna Like the Midge: Scots Poems for Children by Anne Forsyth

I Dinna Like the Midge: Scots Poems for Children by Anne Forsyth

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This fun anthology of Scots Childrens' Poetry will appeal to kids and adults alike. This beautifully illustrated collection of lyrical poetry is a celebration of the richness and vigour of the Scots language. It brings together old favourites, bairn sangs, recitations as well as the best modern writing.

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I Dinna Like the Midge: Scots Poems for Children by Anne Forsyth

This delightfully illustrated anthology has been selected from the whole range of Scots poetry. A celebration of the richness and vigour of the Scots language, this lyrical selection of over 70 entertaining poems is sure to appeal across the generations. It brings together traditional rhymes and old favourites, bairn sangs and recitations, as well as the best of modern writing. Scots Poems for Children is a book that families will want to return to again and again; an anthology to treasure across the generations.

'The whole collection is earthy and solid, full of birdies, animals, insects, food, getting up, guddling about and going to bed againIt is an ideal book to whet the appetite and tune the ear for future forays into Scots'

* Scottish Book Collector *

'A delight ... children will have a hard time prising this book out of the hands of adults'

* Inverness Courier *

Anne Forsyth is the author of several popular children's books in Scots, including Rashiecoat, Aiken Drum and Kitty Bairdie. She writes regularly for the BBC and is a well-loved storyteller.

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ISBN 13 9781841589435
ISBN 10 1841589438
Titre I Dinna Like the Midge: Scots Poems for Children
Auteur Anne Forsyth
État Non disponible
Type de reliure Paperback
Éditeur Birlinn General
Année de publication 2011-07-04
Nombre de pages 220
Note de couverture La photo du livre est présentée à titre d'illustration uniquement. La reliure, la couverture ou l'édition réelle peuvent varier.
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