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A beautiful new edition of a classic anthology of Walter de la Mare´s finest poems for children.

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The perfect gift for children aged 8+, this stunning classic collection of poetry will delight a new generation of readers of the Faber Children´s Classics list.

Peacock Pie contains the finest of Walter de la Mare´s poems for children, accompanied by exquisite original illustrations from Edward Ardizzone. This beautiful new edition of a classic anthology is an essential part of any child´s bookshelf.

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Walter de la Mare (1873-1956) was born in Charlton, Kent. In 1907 he published his first collection of poems under the pseudonym Walter Ramal, but he soon established a wide popular reputation in his own name as a leading poet with volumes like The Listeners (1912). He also wrote poetry and short stories for younger readers; Peacock Pie (1913) is now considered a twentieth-century classic.

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