I am the Wind: Irish Poems for Children Everywhere by Lucinda Jacob

I am the Wind: Irish Poems for Children Everywhere by Lucinda Jacob

Discover brilliant new poems and revisit old favourites in this joyously illustrated collection of children's poems from Ireland.

You'll find thoughtful, surprising and powerful poems here. Poems about love and skateboarding, about feeling lonely and making friends, about jellyfish, magic, school, snowdrops, monsters, blackbirds... and lots, lots more.

Chosen with love by the acclaimed children's poet Lucinda Jacob and award-winning children's writer and bookseller Sarah Webb.

Beloved Irish poets including Eavan Boland, Seamus Heaney, and W.B. Yeats sit along old medieval poems and diverse contemporary voices.

A book to treasure now and always.

“A beautiful anthology that will remain on your child’s bookshelf forever”

-- Sarah Crossan, fifth Laureate na nÓg (Irish children’s laureate)

“A poem for every feeling in a book full of heart.”

-- Patricia Forde, Laureate na nÓg (Irish children’s laureate) 2023–26

“A beautiful snapshot of modern Ireland in accessible, playful poetry, this is a collection to love for a lifetime."

-- Elaina Ryan, CEO of Children’s Books Ireland
"Highly recommended. This delightful collection of Irish poetry for children, which includes some familiar poems and others new to discover, will appeal to young and old alike and is perfect for reading aloud. A welcome addition to all classroom and library collections." * School Library Journal (Starred review) *

"We have really enjoyed this book of poetry and it’s one that we have chosen often at bedtime. The poetry is enjoyable and accessible and I hope it is one we will treasure for a lifetime."

* Milo and Gigi's bookshelf *

"What we have here is an honest-to-goodness Irish poem anthology ... Kids (and, let’s face it, parents) unfamiliar with Irish poetry and literary history will find this a good starting point." 

* Betsy Bird, A Fuse #8 *

"Packed full of poems perfect for young readers on a wide range of topics, this book is a lovely anthology ideal for introducing children to Irish poetry. It pairs each poem with playful illustrations that reflect the beauty and diversity of Ireland."

 

* Reading with Red and the Magpie *

"A huge collection of Irish poetry that will appeal to young folks. Selections include classics, traditional rhymes, and modern poets. Nicely designed with plenty of white space and bright illustrations."

* Picturebook Pile *

Lucinda Jacob writes poetry and stories for children. Widely anthologised, her own books include Hopscotch in the Sky (Little Island, illus. Lauren O’Neill), Climate SOS! and Guzzler’s Party (Sustainable Energy Authority Ireland, illus. by Alan Nolan).

Sarah Webb is an award-winning Irish children’s writer. Her books include Blazing a Trail: Irish Women who Changed the World (illus. Lauren O’Neill) and A Sailor Went to Sea, Sea, Sea: Favourite Rhymes from an Irish Childhood (illus. Steve McCarthy), both winners of Irish Book Awards.

Ashwin Chacko is an Indian author, illustrator and motivational speaker based in Ireland. He specialises in positively playful, visual storytelling to bring joy and encouragement. His mission is to champion creativity and empower people to find their inner spark through his art, books, talks & workshops. He has authored and illustrated several books including: Keep At It, Little Optimist, Everybody Feels Fear, A little book about Justice, and What Wondrous Shapes We Are.

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ISBN 13	9781915071460
ISBN 10	1915071461
Title	I am the Wind: Irish Poems for Children Everywhere
Author	Lucinda Jacob
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Binding Type	Hardback
Publisher	Little Island
Year published	2023-10-05
Number of pages	128
Prizes	Winner of An Post Irish Book Awards: Specsavers Children's Book of the Year (Senior) 2023
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
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