By Benjamin Zephaniah (author) , Nila Aye (illustrator)
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People will always need people . . .
From the creators of Nature Trail comes an uplifting picture book about the power of people, and the importance of connecting with others.
This timely poem reminds us all to be kind to one another.
Written by legendary poet, Benjamin Zephaniah, one of The Times' top 50 British post-war writers.
Beautifully illustrated by Nila Aye.
Praise for Nature Trail:
A joy to read with small children - Independent
Dr Benjamin Obadiah Iqbal Zephaniah Benjamin Zephaniah was born in Birmingham and then spent some of his early years in Jamaica. He came to London when he was 22 and his first book of poetry for adults was published soon after. He appeared regularly on radio and TV including a Desert Island Discs appearance, literary festivals, and has also taken part in plays and films. He was most well-known for his performance poetry with a political edge for both children and adults and gritty teenage fiction. His collections Talking Turkey, Wicked World and Funky Chickens broke new ground in children's poetry. He is the only Rastafarian poet to be short-listed for the Chairs of Poetry for both Oxford and Cambridge University and has been listed in The Times' list of 50 greatest postwar writers.
He has sixteen honorary doctorates and the Eailing Hospital in west London has named a wing after him in recognition of his work.
Benjamin was passionate about issues that were both global and local, and his work focused on themes such as human rights and protecting the environment. He was widely considered to be among the first poets to address the climate crisis.
Benjamin died on December 7 th 2023 at the age of 65.
Photo credit Adrian Pope
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To walk to To talk to To cry and rely on, People will always need people . . . From the creators of Nature Trail comes an uplifting picture book about the power of people, and the importance of connecting with others.
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed People Need People and determined it is suitable for children aged 5-8 years old
People Need People features in the following genres: Featured Books for 5+ readers, Recommendations, Featured Books for 7+ readers
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People Need People was written by Benjamin Zephaniah and published by Orchard Books an imprint of Hachette Children's Group
People Need People has 32 pages
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