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People Need People: An uplifting picture book poem from legendary poet Benjamin Zephaniah

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By Benjamin Zephaniah, and and, Nila Aye

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A joyous book to share, with charming details to spot on every spread – BookTrust

To walk to
To talk to
To cry and rely on,
People will always need people . . .

From the creators of Nature Trail comes an uplifting picture book about the power of people, and the importance of connecting with others. This timely poem reminds us all to be kind to one another.

Written by legendary poet, Benjamin Zephaniah, one of The Times’ top 50 British post-war writers. Beautifully illustrated by Nila Aye.

Praise for Nature Trail:
A joy to read with small children – Independent

Reviews

30 Aug 2025

I like the bit when the children were playing and doing art and crafts in the playground.
Also when they called their grandparents.

01 Aug 2025

we need people around us to play, to go to the park, to eat together and to celebrate birthday.

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