I Am the Seed That Grew the Tree – A Nature Poem for Every Day of the Year

“A spectacular volume, every page colourful with Frann Preston-Gannon’s gracefully summarised plants and animals.”

“A sumptuous anthology of nature poems for every day of the year.”

“A day-by-day compilation as effervescent as it is substantial.”

“A huge, luxurious beautifully illustrated book of nature poetry.”

“This is an absolutely beautiful (if rather heavy!) book… I’m sure it will help to create very many young poetry and nature enthusiasts.”

“A breath-taking compendium of words and pictures that beg to be read and cherished, this a book that will be at the top of many of our own bookseller’s Christmas lists.”

“‘A real Hymn to nature.’ says Nosy Crow of this outstanding poetry anthology and I wholeheartedly agree. Stylish and distinctive but with real child appeal. A book to share, educate, entertain and to treasure.”

“Paired throughout with Preston-Gannon’s evocative, vibrantly textured digital illustrations, Waters’ superbly curated poems offer something for everyone: majestic and inspiring as nature itself.”

“One of the best children’s poetry collections I’ve come across in recent years.”

“A very special book, with a nature themed poem per day – one to hand down through the generations.”

“Unbelievably ambitious, utterly enthralling and lavishly produced I Am The Seed That Grew The Tree is overflowing with nature poems and glorious full colour illustrations… A true delight!”

“It’s a hugely rich resource, not just in terms of the range of poems and poets but also the cross-curricular opportunities offered as it wends its steady, beautiful way through the seasons.”

“This bumper anthology of nature poems from the National Trust – one for each day of the year – is the bee’s knees.”

“While easy-to-read cheap paperbacks make poetry accessible to all, there is definitely also a place for the more durable ‘special’ book to be kept as a family treasure and to pass on to the next generation. This is one of those.”

“A delightful journey…. a stylish, distinctive feel but maintaining real child appeal.”

“A beautifully illustrated tome of a book with a mixture of old favourites and less known verses. A classic.”

“Why not start each day with a poem about nature! A unique collection for nature lovers everywhere! A beautiful book to be treasured.”

“Stylish and distinctive but with real child appeal. One of the most beautiful gift books of the year.”

“The most beautiful poetry anthology… a collection like this is an investment which will last a lifetime.”

“Such a lovely book – a collection that families will treasure.”

“This is a satisfyingly hefty book to hold, and the poems are framed by gorgeously immersive and colourful illustrations that evoke the four seasons.”

“If there’s one book you buy this autumn, make it this glorious piece of publishing.”

“A stunning, giant-sized book brimming with wonderful verse that celebrates a year in the life of the natural world.”

“I am besotted with I am the Seed. It’s the kind of book every household should own.”

“A magical book for children and adults to enjoy together.”

“It’s the best anthology of its kind I’ve seen for a long time.”

“Great for all ages, it’s a treasure trove of familiar favourites and less well-known poems.”

“Utterly enthralling.”

“Take our word for it, I am the Seed that Grew the Tree is one of the most stunning books of the year.”

“Likely to become a primary classroom essential.”

“Gentle mixed-media renderings of animals, as well as urban and pastoral scenes.”

“This has to be one of the most beautiful books I have seen.”

“This illustrated selection of poetry scores a BIM star rating of five.”

“…a treasurable (hefty) picture book collection of nature poems to read, remember, recite and carry into adulthood.”

“It’s hard not to fall in love with this book.”

“The perfect introduction to poems from the likes of Emily Bronte, Carol Ann Duffy, Benjamin Zephaniah, DH Lawrence, Emily Dickinson and more.”

“I Am The Seed that Grew The Tree is one of the most beautiful children’s books of 2018… It’s a book children will return to again and again.”

“A beautifully illustrated book to enjoy through the seasons with kids.”

“The lavishly illustrated new collection offers up a nature poem for every day of the year.”

“A glorious book, evocatively illustrated by Frann Preston Gannon.”

“This new collection is undoubtedly a modern childhood keepsake.”

“If it’s poetry you’re after, I Am the Seed that Grew the Tree has a nature poem for each day, chosen by Fiona Waters, with bold, cheerful illustrations by Frann Preston-Gannon.”

“Poetry is having something of a boom, particularly anthologies like… I Am The Seed That Grew The Tree (Nosy Crow), gloriously illustrated by Frann Preston-Gannon.”

“When it comes to poem-a-day books, they don’t get much more luscious than this.”

“Frann Preston-Gannon’s big, bold and colorful mixed-media illustrations are what truly give this collection its wow factor…. makes a great read-aloud as well as an enticing treasury for older children.”

“I am The Seed That Grew The Tree is the perfect antidote to screen time in our high-tech world.”

“Read one a day, dip in and out, read them aloud or curl up and savour them alone. Then look up, go out and explore the wonders of nature together.”