A handsome anthology of 366 poems from around the world and throughout history all especially
selected for reading aloud with one glorious poem for every day of the year. Everyone benefits
from reading aloud whether it's a bedtime story with Dad or Granny an intimate moment with a
loved one or a performance to a group of people. When spoken the poet¿s words hit us more
powerfully and meaningfully and what's more it's good for our health: mindfully reading aloud
helps with relaxation improves working memory and aids vocabulary acquisition. With a wide and
diverse range of poets including the 14th-century Persian poet Hafiz and Mary Oliver in the
21st century old favourites such as Emily Dickinson and more recent voices such as Lemn Sissay
the obvious classics such as Wordsworth¿s Daffodils and slightly more offbeat fare like Spike
Milligan there's something for everyone in this book: poems that are funny sad consoling
uplifting and everything in between. Whether you're a teacher enthralling a class of children
or a carer entertaining a group of pensioners if you're looking for a reading for a special
occasion or a powerful piece for a performance you'll find everything you need here. It's the
perfect book to dip into daily to share a poem with anyone to hear the true beauty and rhythm
of words and the magic they can weave.
