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People Need People: The award winning picture book poem from legendary poet Benjamin Zephaniah

English

By (author): Benjamin Zephaniah

Illustrated by: Nila Aye

Winner of The Queen's Knickers Award 2024

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. 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

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Product Details
  • Weight: 220g
  • Dimensions: 248 x 272mm
  • Publication Date: 11 May 2023
  • Publisher: Hachette Children's Group
  • Publication City/Country: United Kingdom
  • Language: English
  • Age Group: Ages 0-5
  • ISBN13: 9781408368169

About Benjamin Zephaniah

Benjamin Zephaniah is a performer musician actor and one of the UK's best-known poets. Born in Handsworth Birmingham Benjamin began writing and performing at the age of 11 and had his first collection of poetry published when he was 22. He has written more than 30 books for adults and children and is known all over the world for his powerful writing and performances. Benjamin was a founding member of Artists Against Apartheid and in 1996 he hosted the President's Two Nations Concerts at the Royal Albert Hall in London at the request of Nelson Mandela. On August 29th 2007 he was the Master of Ceremonies at the unveiling of the statue of Nelson Mandela again at his request in Parliament Square. Benjamin is also a musician and was the first person to record with the Wailers after the death of Bob Marley. As well as writing poetry novels screenplays and stage plays Benjamin has also written and presented documentaries for television and radio. His poetry show Life & Rhymes won a BAFTA for 'best entertainment programme' in 2021. He has been awarded 13 honorary doctorates in recognition of his work and a wing at The Ealing Hospital in West London has been named after him. As passionate about politics and poetry as he has ever been Benjamin now lives in Lincolnshire. Nila Aye was born in Rangoon Myanmar arriving in the UK at the age of three and spent most of her childhood dreaming and drawing pictures. Nila studied graphic design at Central St Martins in London graduating in 1995. Nila is an award winning illustrator collaborating on many well-loved children's books including Nature Trail People Need People Story Soup and the Little Bugs Big Feelings series. Her love of visual storytelling and collaboration with authors continues to energise Nila in her mission to bring beautifully illustrated books to a new generation of young readers around the world.

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