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For the dawn of a new millennium, the author has written a poem to the planet Earth. Taking each letter of the alphabet, he evokes images of the many natural wonders about us, from the creatures who swim in the depths of the heavens above us and the galaxies beyond.
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D is for the Dinosaur and the Dodo, Symbols of all that have long vanished From the blue and green Ark adrift in the dark.Brian Patten, recognised as one of Europe's leading contemporary poets, and author of classic collections such as Gargling with Jelly and Thawing Frozen Frogs, has here written a poem to planet earth to mark the dawn of a new millennium.
By taking each letter of the alphabet in turn, Patten focuses on the natural wonders of the world, from the creatures who swim in the depths of the ocean to the wonders of the heaven's above and the galaxies beyond. Sian Bailey has illustrated each letter in dramatic, exquisite detail, while each poem is illustrated by a different contemporary artist.
The result of this collaboration is a stylish, thoroughly modern take on age old concerns, written and illustrated in emotive, clashing styles that perfectly capture the essence of the mood of the approaching millennium, highlighting the good and the bad without falling into a maudlin trap.
The Blue and Green Ark would make an excellent gift to mark the turn of the century, and will delight the legions of Patten fans who will certainly not be disappointed by this latest offering. (Age 8 and over) --Susan Harrison
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- PublisherScholastic Press
- Publication date1999
- ISBN 10 0590113895
- ISBN 13 9780590113892
- BindingHardcover
- Edition number1
- Number of pages64
- IllustratorBailey Sian, Et Al
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