Shades of Green
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The illustration (by George Smith) on our front cover this month is taken from Pete Johnson's Everything Changes (see the Pete Johnson Authorgraph for details). We are grateful to Reed Books for their help in using this cover.
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Shades of Green
John Lawrence
This superb anthology is not to be missed. It's intelligently organised, with surprising juxtapositions and a refreshing mix of traditional and contemporary. Its 'green' theme is explained by Anne Harvey in her introduction through reference to the 'Green Man' of folklore - a spirit of growth and regeneration. Poets through the centuries, from Chaucer to Charles Causley, are included here, using greenness as an emblem of optimism and fertility. This collection will be an invaluable classroom resource, and an enjoyable and inspiring read for children or adults.