A New Green Day

Antoinette Portis Press Reviews

'The power of Portis's poems, and the surprise each page turn allows, lets readers experience familiar moments with awakened senses, offering them nothing less than a new world filled with fresh experiences.' - Publishers Weekly, starred review

'Lyrical, funny and elegantly illustrated, it's ideal to reread.' New Statesman

'Portis reminds us that nature is not for passive viewing. It is to be enjoyed and cherished.' Just Imagine

'Both Portis' illustrations and verses are beautifully textured ... Every riddle asks readers and listeners to embrace the great outdoors, to re-experience the familiar with all their senses alert and with a willingness to allow each encounter with nature to reveal unexcepted riches.' Books for Keeps

'There is SO much to love about this lyrically written book that gently calls us to appreciate our world afresh. Rich in texture, both verbal and visual, Antoinette Portis' A New Green Day offers fresh lenses through which to see the natural world and its beauty each and every time we set foot outside.' Red Reading Hub

'A clever and beautifully realised picture book. Highly recommended.' School Reading List