A welcoming, emotional, and aesthetic experience for readers. A Sort of Lullaby: Poetry of the Ordinary by Mandy Whyman is a lively, organic collection of poetry that inspires childlike wonder and a renewed appreciation for the natural world. Across just under 50 unique poems, the author reflects on plants, animals, love, and the shifting seasons—both on the calendar and within our own lives. Stark in imagery and spare in language, the collection has a peaceful flow that gently guides audiences on a tranquil, well-paced journey through time. Lines about Summer’s ecstasy or rain that smells of childhood are evocative… Read more: A Sort of Lullaby by Mandy Whyman