Anne Kennedy Books

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Exploring the challenges of domestic life, this poetry collection captures the struggles of a mother navigating her daughter's eczema within a bicultural family. Set against the backdrop of frequent relocations and various healer encounters, the poems vividly portray the emotional toll of parenthood, highlighting themes of anxiety, fatigue, and desperation. Through the mother's perspective, the work offers a relatable and poignant reflection on the complexities of family life and the relentless pursuit of healing.

This rhyming Little Golden Book will take readers on a fantastical bedtime adventure, riding through the sky before settling to sleep under the moon. I’m Little Tex. And I’m Rio Rosie. It’s time to giddy-up. There’s no time to mosey. Little adventurers will be swept up in this rootin'-tootin' ride like no other! What starts as a normal day on the ranch soon turns into so much more as this imaginative tale twists and turns before settling down to lull little ones off to sleep. This fun bedtime story is sure to lead to sweet dreams!

A biting new collection by award-winning poet Anne Kennedy. In The Sea Walks into a Wall , the natural world around us hits back. The sea crashes its glass onto the bar. You watch from afar. You’d take it all back if you could. Everything. You’d go down there and you’d. And talks back too. If I’m fucked, you’re coming with me. Sincerely, the stream. From rainy Ihumatao to London’s Kew Gardens, in the face of seas and streams, ducks and dogs, black drops and bureaucracies, humans bumble through. Without distractions you’d rush through your life like chi through an empty room. You bump into a baby and that takes up eighteen years. Love fills the room like a maze. Intelligent, playful, witty, and innovative, these poems bite where it hurts.

The collection features seven interconnected poems that traverse themes of time, place, and emotion, juxtaposing concepts like earth and paradise, as well as greetings and farewells. Each poem, distinct in tone and structure, resonates with the others, creating a rich tapestry of reflections. Anne Kennedy's multi-faceted exploration invites readers to engage with the nuances of her work, enhancing the overall experience of this uniquely crafted collection.

Holly’s not a baby anymore. She can dress, eat, and clean up all by herself . . . almost! Holly’s eager to dress herself and brush her own hair—and she almost, kind of, nearly succeeds. When her clothes end up mismatched or her hair is sticking up, her family is always ready to step in and help. But there’s one thing she does perfectly: she hugs Daddy good night before going right to sleep! This sweet, simple story is one that all preschoolers will relate to.

This Christmas book with its delightful rhymes and festive illustrations will remind children of the importance of family, giving to others, and the real meaning of this holiday season. A Christmas list is being made, not for things to receive, but rather things to give. Not all gifts are material, either, as you and your child will see in this charming story. Sure to be an annual favorite as you prepare for the Christmas season.

Emerging interest in spirituality has transformed its role in education, moving it from a neglected aspect of children's lives to a vital component of classroom dialogue. This shift challenges teachers to cultivate their own spirituality to effectively nurture that of their students. The book explores key issues such as the teacher-child relationship, classroom climate, values, identity, and the integration of spirituality into the curriculum, highlighting the importance of a balanced education that encompasses spiritual development.

This collection features poems inspired by the beauty of life, the wonders of nature, and the depths of the soul. Authored by North Norfolk poet Anne Kennedy, the work reflects her unique perspective and emotional depth, inviting readers to explore the intricate connections between the natural world and human experience.

Narrated by one of the funniest, wisest literary observers of all time this is a brilliant, charming and heartwarming novel about illicit love, sewing, blackouts and Belfast.