The Sun, Dancing

This is a collection, not only of well-known christian verse, but of much that is lesser-known and thought-provoking. I had not before met the Australian poet, Geoff Page, and turned again and again to his stunning Christ at Gallipoli, a far and bitter cry from his other inclusion, Country Nun, full of love and loneliness. It is discoveries like that which make it a perfect anthology, not just for christians but about all aspects of christianity. From the seventeenth century until today the selection touches upon creation, praise, the bible, festivals, mystery, war and peace. There are verses to recite and dramatise, thoughts to discuss, new ideas to discover. A book always to have at hand when introducing poetry to children, an excellent gift for any thoughtful child --- a collection that I shall turn to often.