A Forest Song

“A Forest Song” is a beautiful example of a ‘cento’, a poetic form that gathers borrowed lines and reimagines them as something entirely new. As the poet wanders through a rich, green forest, they pause to appreciate the creatures and plants that bring the landscape to life, speaking in lyrical language. Kirsten Hall seamlessly blends phrases from 38 renowned poets - including Robert Frost, Sarojini Naidu, Edgar Allan Poe, and Emily Dickinson - with her own writing, creating a heartfelt tribute to the magic of forests.

Ideal for upper elementary through high school readers, this book serves as an inspiring model of how poetry can be transformed and interconnected. Evan Turk’s vivid, stunning illustrations heighten the experience even further, perfectly complementing the powerful words on every page.