This new series features
bold, beautifully illustrated
books that will introduce
children to classic poetry.
Children will look at daffodils in a whole new way, thanks to this joyful,vibrant interpretation of William Wordsworth’s classic poem
“I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud.”
“An imaginative way to introduce children to classical poetry ... This gem is recommended for all libraries – personal, home, classroom,
school and public. E for Excellent.” – Resource Links
“The classic Wordsworth poem appears in this beautifully illustrated picture book.Robots and animated flowers ... illuminate the text and bring it into the
contemporary realm. The book lends itself to generating discussions aboutfeelings and the healing aspect of nature.” – Children's Literature
William
Wordsw
orth • Sami Suom
alainen
www.lobsterpress.com
$18.95 CDN$14.95 US
illustrated by Sami Suomalainenillustrated by Sami Suomalainen
William
Wordsw
orth • Sami Suom
alainenI W
and
ered Lon
ely as a Cloud
I Wan
dered
Lonely as a Clou
dL.M. Montgomery’s
enchanting bedtime poem “The Way to Slumbertown,”
illustrated byRachel Bédard
ISBN-10: 1-894222-98-9ISBN-13: 978-1-894222-98-3
Illustrator SamiSuomalainen won a
national art competition
for children at the age of
six in his native Finland.
He has since illustrated
several children’s books,
including two by Robert
Munsch. A longtime
admirer of Wordsworth’s
work, Sami was thrilled to
interpret this poem in his
own artistic style. He lives
with his wife and two cats
in Toronto, Ontario, where
he plays flamenco guitar
and paints.
“I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud” is used
with permission of the
Wordsworth Trust.
Also available fromLobster Press:
Read Me a PoemClassic Poetry for Modern Children
Wand.LonelyAsACloud-InsideRough 02/01/2006 4:02 PM Page 2
Wand.LonelyAsACloud-InsideRough 02/01/2006 4:03 PM Page 3
“I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud” was first published in Poems in Two Volumes (1807) by William Wordsworth.This Illustrated Edition © 2006 Lobster PressIllustrations © 2006 Sami Suomalainen
“I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud” is used with permission of the Wordsworth Trust.
All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in any retrieval system or transmitted, in any form or by any means, without the prior written permission of Lobster Press™.
Published in 2007 by:Lobster Press™1620 Sherbrooke Street West, Suites C & DMontréal, Québec H3H 1C9Tel. (514) 904-1100 • Fax (514) 904-1101www.lobsterpress.com
Publisher: Alison FrippEditors: Alison Fripp, Karen Li & Meghan NolanEditorial Assistant: Penny SmartGraphic Design & Production: Tammy Desnoyers
We acknowledge the financial support of the Government of Canada through the Book Publishing Industry Development Program (BPIDP) for our publishing activities.
We acknowledge the support of the Canada Council for the Arts for our publishing program.
Library and Archives Canada Cataloguing in Publication
Wordsworth, William, 1770-1850.I wandered lonely as a cloud / William Wordsworth, author ; Sami Suomalainen, illustrator.
(Read me a poem)ISBN-13: 978-1-897073-25-4ISBN-10: 1-897073-25-9
1. Robots--Juvenile poetry. I. Suomalainen, Sami II. Title.I. Series.
PR5869.I8 2005 j821'.7 C2005-905063-2
Printed and bound in Québec, Canada.
William Wordsworthillustrated by Sami Suomalainen
Wand.LonelyAsACloud-InsideRough 02/01/2006 4:03 PM Page 6
This book is dedicated to the power of flowers.– Sami Suomalainen
Wand.LonelyAsACloud-InsideRough 02/01/2006 4:03 PM Page 7
I wandered lonely as a cloudThat floats on high o’er vales and hills,
Wand.LonelyAsACloud-InsideRough 02/01/2006 4:04 PM Page 8
When all at once I saw a crowd,
Wand.LonelyAsACloud-InsideRough 02/01/2006 4:04 PM Page 9
Wand.LonelyAsACloud-InsideRough 02/01/2006 4:05 PM Page 10
A host, of golden daffodils;Beside the lake, beneath the trees,
Fluttering and dancing in the breeze.
Wand.LonelyAsACloud-InsideRough 02/01/2006 4:05 PM Page 11
Wand.LonelyAsACloud-InsideRough 02/01/2006 4:05 PM Page 12
Continuous as the stars that shineAnd twinkle on the milky way,
They stretched in never-ending lineAlong the margin of a bay:
Wand.LonelyAsACloud-InsideRough 02/01/2006 4:06 PM Page 13
Ten thousand saw I at a glance,Tossing their heads in sprightly dance.
The waves beside them danced; but theyOut-did the sparkling waves in glee:
Wand.LonelyAsACloud-InsideRough 02/01/2006 4:06 PM Page 14
Wand.LonelyAsACloud-InsideRough 02/01/2006 4:07 PM Page 15
A poet could not but be gay,In such a jocund company:
I gazed–and gazed–but little thoughtWhat wealth the show to me had brought:
Wand.LonelyAsACloud-InsideRough 02/01/2006 4:07 PM Page 16
Wand.LonelyAsACloud-InsideRough 02/01/2006 4:07 PM Page 17
For oft, when on my couch I lieIn vacant or in pensive mood,
They flash upon that inward eyeWhich is the bliss of solitude;
Wand.LonelyAsACloud-InsideRough 02/01/2006 4:08 PM Page 18
Wand.LonelyAsACloud-InsideRough 02/01/2006 4:08 PM Page 19
And then my heart with pleasure fills,And dances with the daffodils.
Wand.LonelyAsACloud-InsideRough 02/01/2006 4:09 PM Page 20
Wand.LonelyAsACloud-InsideRough 02/01/2006 4:09 PM Page 21
Wand.LonelyAsACloud-InsideRough 02/01/2006 4:09 PM Page 22
Wand.LonelyAsACloud-InsideRough 02/01/2006 4:10 PM Page 23
This new series features
bold, beautifully illustrated
books that will introduce
children to classic poetry.
Children will look at daffodils in a whole new way, thanks to this joyful,vibrant interpretation of William Wordsworth’s classic poem
“I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud.”
“An imaginative way to introduce children to classical poetry ... This gem is recommended for all libraries – personal, home, classroom,
school and public. E for Excellent.” – Resource Links
“The classic Wordsworth poem appears in this beautifully illustrated picture book.Robots and animated flowers ... illuminate the text and bring it into the
contemporary realm. The book lends itself to generating discussions aboutfeelings and the healing aspect of nature.” – Children's Literature
William
Wordsw
orth • Sami Suom
alainen
www.lobsterpress.com
$18.95 CDN$14.95 US
illustrated by Sami Suomalainenillustrated by Sami Suomalainen
William
Wordsw
orth • Sami Suom
alainenI W
and
ered Lon
ely as a Cloud
I Wan
dered
Lonely as a Clou
d
L.M. Montgomery’senchanting bedtime poem
“The Way to Slumbertown,”illustrated by
Rachel BédardISBN-10: 1-894222-98-9
ISBN-13: 978-1-894222-98-3
Illustrator SamiSuomalainen won a
national art competition
for children at the age of
six in his native Finland.
He has since illustrated
several children’s books,
including two by Robert
Munsch. A longtime
admirer of Wordsworth’s
work, Sami was thrilled to
interpret this poem in his
own artistic style. He lives
with his wife and two cats
in Toronto, Ontario, where
he plays flamenco guitar
and paints.
“I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud” is used
with permission of the
Wordsworth Trust.
Also available fromLobster Press:
Read Me a PoemClassic Poetry for Modern Children
Top Related