All of Me: A Poem for Every Emotion
by Daniel Thompson, illustrated by Julia Murray
Interest age: 6 to 11
Reading age: 7+
Published by Collins, 2025
About this book
There are 50 poems contained within this splendid collection, each of which focuses on a different emotion. From kindness and joy to guilt and jealousy, there's a poem to suit every mood.
'The Key to Forgiveness' provides insightful suggestions about how to say sorry; the poignant poem 'There's a Hole in My Soul' sensitively explores loss; and 'The Sunshine State of Mind' bursts with positivity.
The simple rhyming structure of each verse makes the anthology accessible to all. Readers can dip in at random or browse through the contents page to find the perfect poem for their state of mind.
Ideal to foster a love of poetry, the book can be enjoyed at home or within a classroom setting. The poems will also encourage emotional literacy, by teaching children how to embrace their feelings, boost their confidence and develop empathy.
The colour of the text varies for each poem to reflect the mood of the narrative, such as fiery red for anger, or grey for disappointment. Each rhyme is perfectly paired with vibrant artwork, depicting a diverse selection of people who are experiencing a spectrum of emotions.
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