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.
