Benjamin Zephaniah's Natuurpad

Got this for my nephew and ended up reading the whole thing myself before wrapping it. Zephaniah's rhythm is made for reading aloud, and the retro art style gives it a proper old-school charm that's hard to find these days.

The retro illustrations in this cheerful book are even more charming in person, and Zephaniah's poems really capture the joy of being outside. My kids have been asking me to read it every night since it arrived.

I picked this up for a nature-loving friend and ended up reading half of it myself before wrapping it—the cheeky tone mixed with the retro art style is surprisingly comforting. The paperback feels nice and sturdy, not flimsy like some other gift editions I've bought.