Sunrise: Poems to Kick Start Your Day

If you struggle to get out of bed in the morning here’s a poetry collection that’s just right for you. Sunrise is an energizing and rousing collection of classic poetry all about purpose, hope and perseverance.

Part of the Macmillan Collector’s Library; a series of stunning, pocket sized classics with ribbon markers. These beautiful books make perfect gifts or a treat for any book lover. This edition is edited and Introduced by Susie Gibbs.

Wise, reassuring words and magical verses conjure up the promise and possibilities of each new day. With contributions from poets such as William Wordsworth, G. K. Chesterton, Ian McMillan, Christina Rossetti, Walt Whitman, Emily Dickinson and Edward Lear, the wonderful poetry in Sunrise will inspire its readers to greet each day with optimism and confidence.

Susie Gibbs lives with her husband in the far north-east of Scotland. Her previous lives include working as Editorial Director for Macmillan Children’s Books, creating poetry anthologies, moving from country to country with her RAF husband and two sons, and training as a book conservationist. Apart from books, camping and cooking on beach bonfires are pretty high on her list of happy activities, as are growing roses and vegetables, long, long walks, attempting any sort of DIY and encouraging her boys to do wild and dangerous things she wouldn’t dream of doing herself.