by Erin Frankel
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Mary Oliver was the most wonderful poet. I read her works almost daily. Oliver’s love of the natural world, dogs and people as translated through her works is wondrous.
Given how much I love her poetry, I was so excited to see that a book has been written to introduce Mary Oliver to younger readers. Hopefully, they will grow up to read her oeuvre when older.
I loved this book! Adults who find that Oliver speaks to them will want to give this a look too and not let it just be for kids.
The illustrations are gorgeous and show Mary as she goes from a young girl to a woman with white hair. Her biography is simply delineated including her relationship with Molly, the love of her life. Oliver’s love of nature also comes across clearly.
I recommend this one most highly!!!! It is so pretty to look at.
Many thanks to NetGalley and Astra Publishing House for this title. All opinions are my own.
Pub date: 14 October 2025
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