Whispers of Mermaids and Wonderful Things: Atlantic Canadian Poetry and Verse for Children

Carefully curated collection of Atlantic Canada?s best poetry for young readers, now available in paperback.

From celebrated children's poet and author Sheree Fitch and early childhood educator Anne Hunt comes a new paperback edition of the celebrated illustrated compendium of Atlantic Canadian poetry and verse for young readers. Spanning centuries, from Milton Acorn, Bliss Carman, and Rita Joe to Budge Wilson, Shauntay Grant, and Kathleen Winter, and a broad thematic scope--from soft lullabies and silly songs to poignant meditations on nature, loss, and love--over 100 poems from the region's best are sure to delight educators, parents, and young readers. Whispers of Mermaids and Wonderful Things is a feast for the senses. Features French flaps and spot gloss on cover.