Hope Is the Thing With Feathers

Hope Is the Thing With Feathers Synopsis

A beautiful illustrated edition of one of the world's favourite poems, perfect for the youngest readers.

Hope is the thing with feathers -
That perches in the soul -
And sings the tune without the words -
And never stops - at all -

Follow one brave little bird as it flies around the world, giving hope to people everywhere through its beautiful tune. Even a terrible storm can't dampen this little bird - like hope, it continues unabashed, never asking anything from the people who take comfort from it.

This stunning book, illustrated by best-selling artist Tim Hopgood, celebrates Emily Dickinson's poem and makes it accessible for pre-schoolers.

- A hopeful, uplifting read that shows better times are always around the corner
- Champions poetry for young readers, who will love following the bird's journey from spread to spread
- Stunning hardback with gold foil and blue imitation cloth spine
- Perfect for readers aged 4 and up
- Includes the full text of the poem at the end and a biography section about Emily Dickinson

Praise for Hope is the Thing with Feathers:
- 'A promising new series to provide small children with an introduction to poetry' - Imogen Carter, The Observer
- The artistic interpretation breathes fresh life into a moving and familiar metaphor and is well suited for home and library enjoyment' - Booklist
- 'Tim Hopgood's lively colourful pictures support understanding of the poem, opening doors for plenty of discussion about Emily Dickinson's words and the power of hope, as well as introducing the idea of metaphor without even mentioning the term' ReadingZone