Leap, Hare, Leap!

Author: Dom Conlon

ISBN: 9781913134921

Publication Date: 17 July 2020

Publisher: Graffeg, Llangennech

Illustrated by Anastasia Izlesou

Format: Hardback, 250x250 mm, 36 pages

Language: English

Leap, Hare, Leap! pays a lyrical and beautifully illustrated visit to the many different types of hares seen around the world, from the fields of Britain to the forests of Japan.

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Author Biography:

Dom Conlon is a poet and author with a keen interest in science and the natural world. His work has been praised by award-winning writers such as Nicola Davies, George Szirtes and Chris Riddell. As an active campaigner for libraries, Dom gives up his time to perform locally and work with children and adults in order to approach science and well-being through poetry.

Anastasia Izlesou is a UK based freelance illustrator from Lithuania. She studied illustration at the Arts University Bournemouth. Her preferred media are watercolour and pencil. Anastasia’s deep interest in literature and nature informs and inspires her illustration practice.

Further Information:

Through Dom Conlon's poetry and the eyes of a brown hare leaping away from an unknown danger, we learn what makes each species of hare unique and how they survive in their natural habitats.

Children will discover new terminology and information through a poetic language which inspires them to love these animals, brought vividly to life by the enchanting artwork of Anastasia Izlesou.

The book is completed by a list of facts and figures about the hare which link to the main text, wonderfully combining the fantastical and the factual and showing how remarkable hares are in all of their diverse forms.

Praise for previous works by Dom Conlon:

'Ingenious, engaging and charming.' Jon Culshaw

'...funny, tender poems for children.' George Szirtes, CLPE Winner 2013

'Insightful, thought-provoking and fun, full of tenderness and wisdom.' Nicola Davies,

children’s author

'big theories are approached with wonder and imagination.' Claire Trévien, Sabotage Reviews