A poem a day
- 320 páginas
- 12 horas de lectura
A wonderful collection of poetry for young readers. Ages 6+.
Adrian Mitchell Libros
Adrian Mitchell fue un poeta, novelista y dramaturgo inglés, reconocido como una figura destacada de la izquierda antiautoritaria británica. Durante casi medio siglo, fue el principal poeta del movimiento antibombas del país, prestando su voz distintiva a un poderoso comentario social. Su producción literaria se caracteriza por su franqueza y su postura inquebrantable contra el autoritarismo. Los críticos han elogiado su obra, comparándolo con el espíritu revolucionario de Mayakovsky.
In this intriguing work of literary investigation, celebrated author and historian Adrian Mitchell delves deep into Kendall's storied life and uncovers a dark past that casts new shadows on his legacy. This is the true story of Henry Kendall, his parents and his grandparents - and he had every reason to dread it being made public.
The "Heinemann Plays" series offers contemporary drama and classic plays in durable classroom editions. Many have large casts and an equal mix of boy and girl parts. This dramatization of George Orwell's "Animal Farm" comes with lyrics by Adrian Mitchell and music by Richard Peaslee.
This charming adaptation features four beloved stories by Beatrix Potter, crafted specifically for young children. With enchanting characters and engaging narratives, it offers a delightful introduction to Potter's whimsical world, making it perfect for entertaining and captivating young readers.
Balloon Lagoon and the Magic Islands of Poetry
- 128 páginas
- 5 horas de lectura
This collection of poems is full of different moods - funny and nonsensical, sad and lyrical. The book is divided into sections, each one an island on which the inhabitants of Mysteriosa, Spookalulu, and Balloon Lagoon can be found.'
A lovely book of stories and poems about giants, written by the well-known poet and playright Adrian MItchell and illustrated with appealing pencil drawings throughout. Here are Don Quixote battling with giants that turn out to be windmillsJack climbing the beanstalk, and the little tailor outwitting a troublesome giant with "Seven at a Blow". But there are new stories by Adrian Mitchell himself and his own wonderful giant poems, such as "The David and Goliath Rap" and "What to do when you meet a giant".
Auf seinen Irrfahrten durch das Mittelmeer hat Odysseus zahlreiche Abenteuer zu bestehen. Er kämpft gegen die Kikonen und Zyklopen, strandet bei den Lotosessern und trifft die Zauberin Circe. Als er Poseidons Sohn, den Zyklopen Polyphem, blendet, zieht er den Zorn des Meeresgottes auf sich. Erst nach zehn Jahren gelingt es ihm, in seine geliebte Heimat Ithaka zurückzukehren. – Zahlreiche farbige Abbildungen, Illustrationen und erläuternde Texte ergänzen die in modernem Deutsch erzählten Geschichten und vermitteln einen guten Eindruck von der damaligen Zeit.
