Children’s / Teenage: Poetry / poems
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Book SynopsisAge range 9 to 12 Nick Toczek doesn't just read out his poems, he shouts and chants them, dances and leaps them, whispers and screams them! See if you can read them out loud like him, or get your friends to join in with you as you perform.
£5.99
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC A Hurricane in my Head
Book SynopsisWith surprising honesty and words that resonate long after reading, A Hurricane in My Head tackles the themes of friendship, bullying, technology and the life of a modern teenager. These poems say the things we can''t always put into words; they may make you laugh, they may make you cry, but they will most definitely make you reminisce, escape, discover...This is a truly stunning collection from Matt Abbott, nationally acclaimed writer and performer, with poems that will make you want to become a poet and put your own words to paper much to the perplexity of any careers advisor!Trade ReviewWhile reading this book, I found myself reminiscing for the 'good old days' of going to the cinema, the joy of pulling a sickie, and the importance of BEST friends. -- Paper Lanterns lit * paperlanternslit.com *Covering themes such as school, family life, friendship, bullying and technology that will resonate with teenagers (not to mention former teenagers), this warm-hearted collection of poems will move and inspire its readers, remind them they are not alone and hopefully encourage them to start writing their own poems. -- Children's Books Ireland * Mind Yourself Reading Guide *
£7.59
O'Brien Press Ltd The Stolen Child
£16.19
Cicada Books Forwards Always: Poems to be read aloud
Book SynopsisSilly, heartfelt, nonsense poems to be read aloud with friends and loved ones. I’m having jelly for tea I’m having jelly for tea It’s not even my birthday But I’m having jelly for tea Forwards Always is a collection of poems to be read aloud. The poems are activated through performance and play. There are daft poems, quiet poems, wonky poems and dancing poems. The book is a puzzle. Make sense of it together, listen to it, take turns, hold it upside down and wear it as a hat. Have fun and find your own way forwards.
£11.69
HarperCollins Publishers WinniethePooh The Christopher Robin Collection
Book SynopsisLet''s celebrate Christopher Robin!Christopher Robin lives behind a green door in the Hundred Acre Wood. He likes catching Woozles, leading expeditions and throwing parties with Piglet, Rabbit, Eeyore and, of course, his very best friend, Winnie-the-Pooh.This charming collection of stories and poems features the wonderful adventures that Christopher Robin has with Winnie-the-Pooh and his friends in the Hundred Acre Wood.The stories are selected from A.A.Milne''s Winnie-the-Pooh, The House at Pooh Corner, When We Were Very Young and Now We Are Six. These extraordinary tales of a Boy and his Bear, are accompanied by E.H.Shepard''s beautiful, timeless and iconic decorations.This collection of favourite stories and poems is the perfect present for fans of the Winnie-the-Pooh, Christopher Robin and friends, teaching lessons of friendship and reflecting the power of a child''s imagination.Also available: Winnie-the-Pooh The Goodnight Collection perfect tales and poetry to share at bedtime.DTrade Review‘Winnie-the-Pooh has always been a very special (albeit funny old) bear, not least of all because his books are filled with wonderful words of wisdom.', Stylist, 2017 ‘… a masterpiece in children’s literature … reflects the power of a child’s imagination like no other.’, The Independent ‘Winnie-the-Pooh is packed full of timeless wisdom and words that will resonate with you whatever your age.’, The Independent ‘With a rich storytelling heritage, the adventures of Pooh and his friends in the Hundred Acre Wood represent friendship, simple joys and the curious and gentle nature of a child’s imagination.’, Vintage Explorer Winnie-the-Pooh: The Complete Collection of Stories and Poems by A.A.Milne was named #1 in a list of the 20 Greatest Mental Health Books, Happiful magazine Steve Hogarty said about Winnie-the-Pooh: The Complete Collection of Stories and Poems: ‘Lovingly illustrated by E.H.Shepard, the stories of Pooh and his pals are sure to delight little readers and even younger listeners, as they did me.’, The Independent
£11.69
Simon & Schuster The Honeybee
Book SynopsisBuzz from flower to flower with a sweet honeybee in this timely, clever, and breathtakingly gorgeous picture book from critically acclaimed author Kirsten Hall and award-winning illustrator Isabelle Arsenault.Bzzz… What’s that? Do you hear it? You’re near it. It’s closer, it’s coming, it’s buzzing, it’s humming… A BEE! With zooming, vibrant verse by Kirsten Hall and buzzy, beautiful illustrations by Isabelle Arsenault, this celebration of the critically important honeybee is a honey-sweet treasure of a picture book.Trade Review"Kirsten Hall (“The Jacket”) teams up with the gently magnificent illustrator Isabelle Arsenault (“Cloth Lullaby,” “Colette’s Lost Pet”) to bring readers the story of one year, from spring to spring, with the honeybees of a single hive. Hall’s charming text proceeds in lightly cadenced lines.... Arsenault’s illustrations capture something of the alien vision of bees — bees see a “bee purple” in flowers that is invisible to us — through a neon orange that she uses sparingly amid paler gouache, pencil and ink landscapes. Her flowers and grasses are drawn impressionistically, while the bees themselves are made more emotionally legible with cartoonish eyes and even smiles. Children will love tracing the erratic paths of the honeybees, and come away with a not too distorted sense of the little honey factory inside the unprepossessing, and previously terrifying, hive. The hexagons of honeycomb, as drawn by Arsenault, seem so perfect as to be fanciful precisely when they are fact." * The New York Times Book Review *“Glorious… this lively work of nonfiction has a buoyant, enthusiastic tone… children will pick up not only a bit of information but also a sense of wonder and even admiration.” * The Wall Street Journal ** "In bouncy, lilting verse and vibrant, inviting artwork, this ode to the humble honeybee is dripping with charm.... Hall's lively lines skitter around Arsenault's warm, honey-colored illustrations.... With occasional speech balloons and delightfully expressive gestures, the bees mirror the gleeful tone of the poem.... Arsenault's scenes are a captivating mixture of smudgy charcoals, soft yellows, and fluoresecent oranges, combining crisp shapes with more abstract figures. The entertaining tone and freewheeling art are a pure joy, but there's plenty of science here, too, and a closing note about the importance of bees to our ecosystem brings the point home. Boisterously written, gorgeously illustrated, and sneakily educational." * Booklist, February 2018, *STARRED REVIEW* ** "The Honeybee is a delightful introduction to the crucial role of nature's hardest workers... Hall's language is rich and lively. Her cadence buzzes with all the energy of a hive. The Honeybee is a joyful read-aloud - the rhymes and repetition are as much fun to speak as they are to hear. Quebec illustrator Isabelle Arsenault...brings the text to life with her signature mixed-media style... Hall and Arsenault are a perfect match. Each of their work acts to strengthen the other's; neither the words nor the pictures are overshadowed. The Honeybee also strikes an ideal balance between fact and fiction, proving that accuracy and playfulness are not mutually exclusive." * Quill & Quire, *STARRED REVIEW* *"Hall’s nimble rhyming verse and Arsenault’s warm illustrations provide an upclose visit with a friendly colony of anthropomorphized honeybees.... The text’s varied rhythms mimic a bee’s movements in a summery world; that atmosphere is captured in the mixed-media illustrations’ muted palette.... Bright pops of yellow-gold are used sparingly for pollen, honey, and a few flowers.... Hall’s appended page-long letter to readers (packed with bee wordplay) provides more information about pollination and emphasizes what readers can do to help protect honeybees." * Horn Book Magazine *"Children will be buzzing to learn more about honeybees after reading this story. Hall takes her readers on a sunny romp through a springtime pasture abuzz with friendly honeybees in this bright and cheerful picture book. Hall's rhyme scheme is inviting and mirrors the staccato sounds of a bee buzzing... the vocabulary is on-point as the bees demonstrate the various stages of nectar collection and honey creation. Arsenault's illustrations, a combination of ink, gouache, graphite, and colored pencil, are energetic and cheerful.... A sensible choice for read-alouds and STEAM programs. Readers (and listeners) will think that this book is the bee's knees." * Kirkus Reviews, April 2018 *"Hall celebrates honeybees with a lyrical poem... well-crafted rhyming couplets beg to be read aloud. Set on gloriously illustrated pages and nicely paced, the text appears to be hand printed in varying fonts, becoming part of Arsenault’s light and lively illustrations.... While the narrative and illustrations will appeal to very young listeners, the back matter, which touches on current threats, seems addressed to older children, suggesting ways in which they can help honeybees survive. VERDICT: A sweet success." * School Library Journal, April 2018 *"Embraces the pleasures of listening as well as learning as it follows the denizens of a particular hive over the course of a year. . . . Hall’s poetic text lets internal and ending rhymes, imagery, dialogue, and onomatopoeias flit, zoom, and hover in consonance with the apian protagonist. Arsenault’s pencil, paint, and ink pictures are gloriously vibrant, judiciously balancing black, grays, and golds, and directing and refreshing young viewers’ attention with touches of her blazing yellow-gold. In an appended letter to readers, Hall notes the importance of honeybees and suggests ways children can help support these crucial creatures." -- BCCB"The plight of the endangered honeybee is the raison d’être of this story.... Dominated by golden hues punctuated with splashes of neon yellow, the airy mixed-media art by Arsenault (Cloth Lullaby) helps kids decipher the goings-on, in and out of the hive. Tips on how to help preserve the bee population follow the story." * Publishers Weekly, March 2018 *
£11.69
Pan Macmillan 100 Brilliant Poems For Children
Book SynopsisFrom Paul Cookson comes 100 Brilliant Poems For Children, featuring the best of the absolute best. The essential poems for every child to read and enjoy.Trade ReviewFun, entertaining and diverse, this brilliant book is an ideal introduction to poetry. * The Week Junior *A gorgeous pick-and-mix, packed with long-time favourites, song lyrics and brand new delights, as well as handy hints and starting points for reading, writing and performing. Sit back and feel the rhythm! * Lancashire Evening Post *
£7.59
Faber & Faber Macavity The Mystery Cat Old Possums Cats
Book Synopsis''Macavity'' (the mystery cat!) is one of the best-loved poems from T. S. Eliot''s Old Possum''s Book of Practical Cats - the inspiration for Cats: The Musical - beloved by generations of children and their parents. Now, Macavity is given a new life in this stunning picture book with illustrations from Arthur Robins that perfectly convey all the wit and humour of Eliot''s creation.To sit alongside other classics such as The Gruffalo, The Tiger Who Came to Tea, and Spot.''Arthur Robins'' witty and robust illustrations bring Macavity up to date, delighting a new generation of readers'' Guardian
£7.99
Frances Lincoln Children's Books Apple Cake
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£7.59
Penguin Random House Children's UK Cautionary Verses
Book SynopsisAn hilarious classic anthology of moral instruction introduced by Quentin Blake.If you are you prone to telling tales or running away then ignore these poems at your peril or you might suffer the same fate as Matilda, Who told lies and was Burned to Death or Jim, Who ran away from his nurse and was eaten by a Lion! First published over a hundred years ago, Hilaire Belloc''s tongue-in-cheek poems of moral instruction for children, with amusing illustrations by B.T.B. and Quentin Blake, are as sharp, funny and memorable as ever.
£7.99
Faber & Faber The Rattle Bag An Anthology of Poetry 1
Book SynopsisEdited by Seamus Heaney and Ted Hughes, and conceived of as a collection of their own favourite poems, The Rattle Bag has established itself as the classic anthology of our time. Heaney and Hughes have brought together an inspired and diverse selection, ranging from undisputed masterpieces to rare discoveries, as well as drawing upon works in translation and traditional poems from oral cultures. In effect, this anthology has transformed the way we define and appreciate poetry, and it will continue to do so for years to come. Including writers from Shakespeare and Blake to Sylvia Plath and T. S. Eliot, The Rattle Bag is eclectic, instructive and inspiring at the same time.Trade Review"'A must for anyone who likes poetry.' Melvyn Bragg, Sunday Times"
£17.09
Faber & Faber New and Collected Poems for Children 1
Book Synopsis''In the world of British poetry, Carol Ann Duffy is a superstar.'' (Guardian) This stellar edition of her poems brings together work from her four award-winning collections for children, and sprinkles in a generous helping of new poems to match. From her dazzlingly debut Meeting Midnight through to her newest, brightest poems, Carol Ann Duffy''s writing for younger readers has always bubbled with wit and humour, intelligence and affection, and introduced us to many strange and wonderful characters along the way. Among the enchanting voices to be heard are those of the Loch Ness Monster''s husband, the oldest girl in the world and a herd of cows on a shopping trip to Manchester.
£11.69
Pan Macmillan He She They Us
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£17.09
HarperCollins Focus The Twelve Days of Christmas Dogs
£12.59
Pan Macmillan Poems from the First World War
Book SynopsisPoems from the First World War is a moving and powerful collection of poems written by soldiers, nurses, mothers, sweethearts and family and friends who experienced WWI from different standpoints. It records the early excitement and patriotism, the bravery, friendship and loyalty of the soldiers, and the heartbreak, disillusionment and regret as the war went on to damage a generation. It includes poems from Wilfred Owen, Rupert Brooke, Vera Brittain, Eleanor Farjeon, Edward Thomas, Laurence Binyon, John McCrae, Siegfried Sassoon and many more. The Imperial War Museum was founded in 1917 to collect and display material relating to the ‘Great War’, which was still being fought. Today IWM is unique in its coverage of conflicts, especially those involving Britain and the Commonwealth, from the First World War to the present. They seek to provide for, and to encourage, the study and understanding of the history of modern war and wartime experience.
£6.99
Pan Macmillan Shuffle and Squelch
Book SynopsisKick your boots off, everyone.Summer's here and so's the sun.Bright, bold and accessible, this collection of rhymes and poems for children is perfect for joining in. There are animal rhymes, rhymes to make you shuffle and squelch and clatter and patter, and rhymes to make you gallop like a horse or slide down the banister. In Shuffle and Squelch, Julia Donaldson's verse jumps off the page and Nick Sharratt's snazzy illustrations add to the fun.Look out for rhymes for younger children from Julia Donaldson and Nick Sharratt in Wriggle and Roar.Trade ReviewWill animate, engage and stimulate babies and have nursery classes jumping about with noisy enthusiasm. * Sunday Times Children's Book of the Week *
£7.59
Hot Key Books We Have Everything We Need To Start Again
Book SynopsisPress both feet to the ground. Place your hand on your heart. You are brave and capable. It will always be your time. An empowering and uplifting collection of poems from groundbreaking and award-winning poet Koleka Putuma, about figuring out who you are and embracing it. With words to affirm, this is the ideal companion to hold your hand while you navigate all the big questions, discoveries and transitions of young adulthood. The perfect gift for fans of Rupi Kaur, Nikita Gill and Elizabeth Acevedo.
£9.49
Pan Macmillan Poems to Save the World With
Book SynopsisThis uplifting anthology contains classic and modern poems to galvanize and inspire you which are brought to life with exquisite, intricate artwork.Chosen and illustrated by Chris Riddell, Poems to Save the World With –the follow-up to Poems to Live Your Life By and Poems to Fall in Love With - will ignite your inner activist and provide comfort and inspiration. These poems speak of hope, happiness, rebellion and living in interesting times.This wonderful book features famous poems, old and new, and a few surprises. Classic verses sit alongside the modern to create the ultimate collection. Includes poems from Neil Gaiman, Nikita Gill, Maggie Smith, Brian Bilston, Raymond Antrobus, Fiona Benson, Lewis Carroll and many more.Trade ReviewContains enough humour, pathos and passion to enthral any bookish teenager * Daily Mail *Designed to "galvanize, uplift and inspire" in our challenging times * The Bookseller *a lovely collection for the turbulent world we live in. * Indybest *Chris Riddell has selected and illustrated his favourite classic and modern poems to uplift and inspire you to make the world a better place. Be inspired and take action with this insightful and beautiful collection * WRD Magazine *
£9.49
Creative Company,US Make the Earth Your Companion
Book Synopsis"Make the Earth your companion. Walk lightly on it, as other creatures do." With this powerfully reverent refrain, readers are reminded to treat the world around us with the respect it deserves and the care it needs. Mountains, lakes, rivers, grasslands, forests, deserts—even the sky above—all of our natural environs have some message to impart, if we will but listen. Picturesque illustrations imbue the images with mysticism, making visual connections to not only the words themselves but to the feelings of wonder they evoke.
£11.69
Penguin Books Ltd A Light in the Attic
Book SynopsisThere's a light on in the attic.I can see it from outside,And I know you're on the inside ... lookin' out.Step inside the mind of Shel Silverstein and you'll discover a magic homework machine, a Polar Bear in the fridge and a Meehoo With an Exactlywatt. But beware stolen knees, the babysitter who likes to squash children - and the nighttime peril of the Whatifs!This is the second book of beloved poems and pictures from the marvellous master of nonsense, Shel Silverstein.Trade Review'A genius ... his is an enduring influence' * The Times *'Resonates beyond words' * Guardian *'That rare adult who can still think like a child' * The New York Times *
£16.99
Otter-Barry Books Ltd Dark Sky Park: Poems from the Edge of Nature
Book Synopsisworm dreaming dreaming root and branch and whale and ant and dinosaur and dreaming you and me Black smokers, glacier worms and tardigrades… arctic terns, snow leopards and the Aleppo cat… living in the Abyss, conquering Everest, marvelling at the Northern Lights. An exciting and thought-provoking celebration of all that is extraordinary in the natural world. Includes fascinating information about the creatures depicted.Trade Review“A powerful new collection from a master poet” -- Pie Corbett"An exciting and thought-provoking celebration of all that is extraordinary in the natural world. Includes fascinating information about the creatures depicted. Combines poetry with contextualising factual information." * Achuka *"Philip Gross has chosen to celebrate some of the most unusual and unknown aspects of the natural world in this mesmerising anthology which had me wondering, learning, looking and so much more. Quite apart from being captivated by his poetic voice, I came away all the richer for what I learnt about worms, tardigrades, terns, even ivy!... It's a collection that works on so many levels." * Reading Zone 5 star review *"The poems in this dazzling new collection are rare, distinct and mesmerising as the creatures and landscapes he explores here. This is an imaginative, urgent and beautifully crafted collection." * Carousel *
£8.54
Lantana Publishing Taking Time
Book SynopsisTaking time to listen to a bird's song on the breeze. Taking time to gather up the blossom dancing free. Taking time to imagine the deep sounds of the sea. Taking time to cherish you . . . and cherish me. This poem is inspired by principles of mindfulness and invites children around the world to experience the wonders of nature and home.Trade Review"Children around the globe marvel at the simple, stunning beauty encountered in moments of everyday life. Author/illustrator Loring-Fisher has created something truly special with this picture book. Each double-page spread includes one line of text and a stunning mixed-media illustration. The illustrations are deeply saturated with color and respectful in their inclusive representations of multicultural children and the cultures, landscapes, and living creatures that make up their sensory worlds. The text on adjacent spreads form couplets, creating a read-aloud experience that is pleasing for both reader and listeners: 'Taking time to listen to a bird's song on the breeze. / Taking time to gather up the blossom dancing free.' The final spread shows all of the children sharing their wonderings, playing peacefully together in a beautiful green space. This image and the closing line, 'Taking time to cherish you, and also cherish me, ' provide a hopeful close to the book's celebration of the natural, spontaneous mindfulness of children. The endpapers extend the options for interactivity by encouraging readers to match small details from the illustrations with each child's home, including Alaska, Ecuador, the U.K., Norway, Russia, Egypt, Tanzania, India, Nepal, China, and Japan. Adults will benefit every bit as much as young readers (if not more!) from these reminders to pause and notice. A must-have for anyone sharing books with young children--simply exquisite."--starred, Kirkus Reviews --Journal "Mixed-media illustrations offer a soft focus view of children in multiple environs around the world. In specific landscapes, each child is shown doing something different. One child delicately smiles and snuggles a husky dog in the snow, while another gazes at a flock of jungle parrots. One child rides a camel; another one watches women in ankle-length dresses fish with nets at the shore. Each page provides one sentence that begins 'Taking time to, ' and the final celebration page is filled with all the children under a blossoming tree, taking time to 'cherish you, and also cherish me.' VERDICT The story celebrates the virtues of various places. Teachers can encourage students to describe specific things that bring them joy."--School Library Journal --Journal
£14.11
Crumps Barn Studio A Monster Tea at the Palace: the 'wonderful,
Book Synopsis"Writing birthday telegrams - the Queen's favourite time of day. Bringing joy to all who opened them, both near and far away ..." But wait! Oh no! Queen Liz has missed her oldest friend Nessie's birthday! A royal invitation to come to the palace is quickly sent - and the chef needs help choosing the menu. But what does a queen give a monster for tea? And what astonishing secret has Nessie been hiding all this time? This is a very royal story about the day the Loch Ness Monster met the Queen in a new chapter book edition for young readers. WINNER of The Golden Wizard Book Prize 2023Trade Review"I adore this book - I am sure it is about to become a firm favourite with my grandchildren, in fact I think it is already! A wonderful, heartwarming, rhyming story about our lovely Queen and the Loch Ness Monster. I thought Nessie's secret was fabulous and the illustrations on that page enure that my grandchildren fall into laughter each time we reach that part. The illustrations are beautiful and incredibly detailed, and perfectly match the story. I feel every household should have a copy of this little treasure." -- Kraftireader FIVE STARS
£6.99
Otter-Barry Books Ltd We Are Family
Book SynopsisMeet six kids and their amazing, single super-Dad
£8.54
Fisher King Publishing Reggie on a Sledgie
a huge range and FREE tracked UK delivery on ALL orders.
£6.99
Little Tiger Press Group Once Upon a Big Idea
Book SynopsisTelescopes and clocks and trains- all big ideas from human brains! From bridges and boats to medicines and mobile phones, this book takes readers on a journey of discovery through all the amazing inventions human beings have come up with. Learn how rocks and stones helped create the pyramids and how modern materials such as concrete and nylon have changed our lives.Lively rhyming text by James Carter and electrifying illustrations by Margaux Carpentier
£7.59
Faber & Faber Jellicle Cats
Book SynopsisJellicle Cats come one and all.Jellicles come to the Jellicle Ball.Join the Jellicle Cats under the Jellicle Moon in the forth picture-book pairing from Arthur Robins and T. S. Eliot''s Old Possum''s cats, as they dance the night away.To sit alongside other classics such as The Gruffalo, The Tiger Who Came to Tea, and Spot.
£6.99
Penguin Random House Children's UK Dirty Beasts
Book SynopsisThe much-loved Roald Dahl collection of hilarious animal rhymes, updated for a whole new generation of readers with an exciting new interior design and cover look.A collection of (mainly) grisly beasts out for human blood, ranging from Crocky-Wock the crocodile to Stingaling the scorpion. Described in verse with all Dahl''s usual gusto and illustrated in suitably lurid style by Quentin Blake.Exciting, bold and instantly recognisable with Quentin Blake''s inimitable artwork.The text in this edition of Dirty Beasts was updated in 2022 for young independent readers.
£7.59
Faber & Faber Mungojerrie and Rumpelteazer Old Possums Cats
Book SynopsisMungojerrie and Rumpelteazer were a very notorious couple of cats.As knockabout clowns, quick-change comedians, tight-rope walkers and acrobats.And when you heard a dining-room smashThen the family would say: It's that horrible cat!It was Mungojerrie! and Rumpelteazer!' And there's nothing at all to be done about that!Join the cat-burglars Mungojerrie and Rumpleteazer in the fifth picture-book pairing from Arthur Robins and T. S. Eliot''s Old Possum''s cats, as they steal meat from the oven and pearls from the drawers.
£6.64
Troika Books And I Climbed, And I Climbed
Book SynopsisCosmo is a young boy whose life has been changed forever, after falling out of the tree he loved to climb. Now, Cosmo is disabled and uses a wheelchair. Now, Cosmo wants to have a conversation with the tree. In this outstanding debut collection for children, Stephen Lightbown draws on his own personal experiences as a wheelchair user, while creating a unique and utterly engaging character in Cosmo. Written in Cosmo’s voice and peppered with contributions from the boy’s family, these poems take the reader on a journey of challenges, questions, hurts, explorations and triumphs. Cosmo is endlessly open and curious, and his observations and reflections are at once perceptive, raw, hilarious, confronting and enchanting. How can Cosmo come to terms with, and adapt to, this seismic change in his life? Is his life as he knew it gone? Could there be new possibilities ahead, and also new abilities that Cosmo doesn't yet know he possesses? And will the tree ever reply to his number one question: why?
£8.54
Penguin Random House Children's UK Rhymes For Annie Rose Red Fox Picture Books
Book SynopsisA lavish volume of heart-warming verse dedicated to one of Shirley Hughes''s most endearing characters - Alfie''s little sister, Annie Rose. The gentle rhymes and beautifully detailed illustrations capture all the wonder and excitement of a small child''s world. From tea-time treats to secret adventures, Shirley Hughes has a perfect understanding of the things that encapture a small child.
£8.65
HarperCollins Publishers Inc SKin
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£13.49
Simon & Schuster The Night Before Christmas Popup book
Book SynopsisCelebrate this timeless classic with the master of paper engineering. With stunning pop-ups and elaborative interactive details, this is a gift that will be treasured by generations. Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house, not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse . . . Robert Sabuda brings Clement Clarke Moore's well known and much-loved classic poem about the night before Christmas to life with his stunning and intricate pop-ups. Open the pages and follow the family of mice as they pop and leap through the timeless, rhythmical text on their way to meet St. Nick in this beautiful adaptation of a classical family favourite. Other pop-up books by Robert Sabuda: The 12 Days of Christmas Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland Beauty and the Beast The Little Mermaid The Night Before Christmas Peter Pan Winter’s T
£24.00
Tommy Nelson Really Woolly My First Easter
Book SynopsisCelebrate the hope of Jesus and the true meaning of Easter with this basket-shaped board book of poems and prayers from DaySpring''s Really Woolly series. Babies, toddlers, and preschoolers will giggle along with this lovable sheep as they discover that the Easter story is full of joy, from baby ducklings and blooming flowers to knowing that Jesus is alive forever and ever! Curl up with your own little lamb and Really Woolly My First Easter to celebrate the hope and joy of the Easter season. This inspirational Easter board book for kids is a perfect Easter basket gift, Easter morning Sunday School story time, or spring family read-aloud.This book for ages 0 to 4 features a fun and functional Easter basket shape with a handle and glittered cover; an age-appropriate way to teach very young children how spring blessings of new life reflect the meaning of Jesus'' resurrection; a hidden Easter egg hunt in each illustratio
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Scholastic Funny Poems
Book SynopsisThe anthologies in this series are updated and revised versions ofpreviously published titles, each with several brand new poemsin them. A matching Teacher Resource Book is also available and haslessons based on different poetry types, each focusing on a specificpoem from one of the anthologies.
£7.44
Hachette Children's Group Poems for Every Season
Book SynopsisWith over 100 nature poems, this gorgeous collection is an exciting celebration of the natural world and its wonders from Enid Blyton, the world''s best-loved storyteller. From birds in May and August flowers to green trees in November and summer seaside walks, explore the enchanting worlds of animals, birds, trees and plants throughout the year in verse.Beautifully illustrated throughout by Becky Cameron, this enchanting poetry book is the perfect gift to read throughout the year and will delight all nature lovers.
£13.49
Pan Macmillan Crazy Mayonnaisy Mum
Book SynopsisCrazy Mayonnaisy Mum is packed with all sorts of poems and rhymes including a sequence of number rhymes, action rhymes, noisy rhymes and more thoughtful pieces too.If tigerlilies and dandelions growled,And cowslips mooed, and dogroses howled,And snapdragons roared and catmint miaowed,My garden would be extremely loud.Crazy Mayonnaisy Mum is a fantastic collection of funny, silly and entertaining poems for the very young from acknowledged master of rhyme and author of The Gruffalo, Julia Donaldson.
£6.99
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Spaced Out
Book SynopsisBlast off into space and explore the galaxies with a constellation of illustrated poems about the sun, moon and stars, black holes and worm holes, asteroids and meteorites, and even weird alien life forms. From shape poems and free verse to rhymes, kennings and haikus, Spaced Out will take you on an intergalactic adventure. Join Brian Moses and James Carter and a wealth of new and established poets to discover your inner space cadet!This starry collection is the perfect way to get children interested in poetry.Trade ReviewThe poems will help you discover how old you are (4.76 billion years), learn about the doubts Martians have and how lonely the moon can be. The night sky will look different after reading this collection. * Independent Bookshop Week's The Best New Kids' Books, Summer 2019 *... an imaginative anthology of poems in which the poets use celestial bodies, both natural and man-made, as vehicles to entertain and instruct. * Irish Examiner *Black holes, stars, moons, planets and aliens – everything and everyone you'd expect turns up in this collection of poems about space. * The Poetry Zone *
£7.59
Pan Macmillan Olympic Poems: 100% Unofficial!
Book SynopsisA funny and inspiring collection of poems about sport by Brian Moses and Roger Stevens! Olympic Poems is perfect for any young poet or aspiring Olympian.These are poems about winning and about taking part; poems about having all the right kit, but no talent; poems that show that coming first in the egg and spoon race really is as important to your mum and dad as being an Olympic athlete; poems about being a team player and poems about being an individual hero. In fact, this book is packed with sporting gems of all kinds.
£5.99
Pan Macmillan Stand Up Ferran Burke
Book SynopsisSteven Camden is a talented and exceptional wordsmith. Everything he writes is pure gold. — Manjeet MannStand Up Ferren Burke is a funny, warm novel in verse from the CLiPPA award winning poet Steven Camden.Comic collectorVinyl connoiseurAir Jordan enthusiastIn his mind, Ferran Burke is many thingsBut to everyone else he is just one,Emile Burke’s little brotherand Emile is all about himself.Now Ferran is stepping into the new worldof high school aloneand needs to learn quickly how to survive.New allies. New enemies. New feelings. New passions.A time capsule coming-of-age story spanning five years of one boy’s lifeas he navigates the chaos trying to find himself.Friends. Fights. Family. Food.Playing with form and visuals throughoutStand Up Ferran Burke is a verse novelas unique as the boy at its heart.
£8.54
Free Spirit Publishing Inc.,U.S. I Like Being Me: Poems about Kindness Friendship
Book SynopsisTwenty-five rhyming poems invite children to believe in themselves, learn from mistakes, cooperate, share, help others, solve problems, be kind, tell the truth, make positive choices, and more. The short poems are quick to read, easy to learn, and fun to recite making them perfect for teaching social skills to young children. Children can memorize their favorite poems, talk about them, act them out, and get ideas for creating their own. Accompanying photographs show children from diverse backgrounds in realistic settings, and back matter provides adults with ideas for thought-provoking discussion, activities, and learning. This charming update to a popular volume of poetry for children is a book that adults and children will love sharing again and again.Trade Review"A wonderful book for helping young children."--Our Children: National PTA Magazine "The short poems are quick to read, easy to learn, and fun to recite--making them ideal for teaching practical and lifelong social skills to young children."--Children's Bookwatch
£11.69
Amazon Publishing Goats Afloat
Book SynopsisA boat full of goats!It's Granny Goat's birthday, so five of her grandkids pile into a boat and set afloat with a cake! After all, they can't risk running into the bridge troll on land! But when things go awry, these adventurous goats must learn to go with the flow and come up with a new plan. Will the goats make it to Granny's house in time to celebrate? Find out in this rollicking, rhyming story that's sure to leave the littles in giggles!
£13.49
Lucent Dreaming Miracles
Book SynopsisSo, turn the handle, Unlock the door, Travel through, And look upon All those different variations of you. Miracles is an inspiring collection of poems for young people from Connor Allen, Children's Laureate Wales 2021-2023. 'Empathetic and empowering, Miracles is an extraordinary anthology of poetry.' Gill Lewis 'Full of love, joy, and words of hope for future generations.' Eloise Williams 'Miracles is all about the poetry of possibilities... it invites all young people to use their voice' Sita Brahmachari 'Miracles [...] explores a wide range of themes and topics, encouraging and empowering young people to celebrate their individuality and find joy in the little things.' Flossy and BooTrade Review" Do the little things that you have heard and seen me do." This simple instruction, reputedly spoken by St David on his death-bed on 1 March 589, is well known and often quoted in Wales. In many ways this first collection of poems for young people by Connor Allen, the Children's Laureate of Wales (2021-2023) reflects this admirable sentiment, highlighting as it does issues of the environment, climate change and our respect for all cultures. Poems such as 'The Keys to the Future' and 'In These Times' give pause for thought and point the young reader directly to 21st-century issues which will impact on lives young and old. The title of the anthology, Miracles, and the poem of the same name which ends the collection, echo this theme, and puts into mind that delightful short story by Paul Gallico, 'The Small Miracle' (1951). There, the young Italian war orphan, refused access to take his sick donkey to the crypt of St Francis, takes his case to the highest authority - the Pope. Here Connor invokes the readers' initiatives to tackle new things - 'to demystify poetry' - to find their own voices, and become poets, who in their own words and actions, might even change the minds of those higher authorities - the policy makers. He reminds them in a poem entitled 'Path That Lies Ahead' that: 'Your future isn't written On stone chapters of 'has to be'.' Every young reader, every young writer, has the potential to be a word-changing 'miracle'. The composition and presentation of the anthology itself do, however, invite some criticism. Questions arise about the appropriateness and balance of the content, and clarity regarding the intended audience. Is it for children to pick up and read? Will they understand the writer's explanations of each of the 3 sections of the book, and will they understand the 'grown up' vocabulary of literary criticism? A comment on the cover describes the collection as 'empathetic and empowering', and the notion of empowerment is a repeated description of the poet's intention in making his selection. Is this necessary? The poems included also present some imbalance. Analysing the actual poetry pages (out of the 80 pages) only 60 of these feature poems, and 26 of these are children's examples of one 'task' accredited to a fellow poetry presenter. Four more pages are devoted to Connor's 'Special Mentions' (including, incidentally, a very moving and well crafted 'war' poem by 16-year-old Jaimeleigh, entitled 'War Broken Souls'). Returning to Connor's own poems, however, we do find a true voice expressing his concern for the future, portrayed firstly in a selection of poems commissioned over the last 2 years by a variety of Welsh organisations. I particularly enjoyed 'Knock, Knock, Gran's Door', the story of his grandmother's experiences both in Jamaica, and with him growing up in Wales. Its explicit references to cultural differences, and the need to accept, respond and understand, provides an exemplar for children and young adults growing up in 2023 in a multicultural society. This poem was to mark Black History Month 2022, and is complemented by another highly personal list poem, 'Black'. In the last section of the anthology more poems reflect on relationships from the past - Connor writes about his Mum, about losing a friend - and what can happen in the future, and even expands imaginatively upon the symbol of an exploding bottle of pop in 'Fizzy'. It's almost like opening Pandora's box and feeling an eruption of emotions and possibilities, where you can be 'Anything You Want to Be', as another title suggests. Miracles is certainly worth looking at, but with a price tag of GBP10, and a rather strange format and style of illustration, it leaves me, an adult reviewer, with a dilemma. Is this primarily a showcase for the Laureate's achievements and experiences - or does it offer something different - a genuine and successful invitation for children and young people to ride 'on the waves of creation', in Allen's words? -- Chris Stephens @ www.gwales.com
£9.50
Little Tiger Press Group The Beasts Beneath Our Feet
Book SynopsisBeneath our feet way deep and down are beasts asleep in the cold, dark ground. Dig down through the layers of the Earth and travel back in time. Meet the trilobites that scuttled and crawled; the munching, crunching dinosaurs; and a herd of roaming woolly mammoths. This rhyming read will take you on a prehistoric adventure!
£7.59
Everyman The Pied Piper Of Hamelin
Book SynopsisFirst published in 1842, Robert Browning's poetic version of the legend about the lost children of Hamelin is sub-titled 'A Child's Story' and was originally intended only for the private enjoyment of Willie Macready, young son of the famous actor. Once in print, it became a perennial favourite with generations of children (and compilers of poetry anthologies for children!) Kate Greenaway's illustrations, engraved by her regular printer Edmund Evans, were first published in 1888 and have become as popular as the poem itself, being considered by John Ruskin to be her finest work.
£10.44
Otter-Barry Books Ltd An Imaginary Menagerie: Poems and Drawings
Book SynopsisEver see an anaconda drive through town on a brand new Honda? Don't ask him for a ride. You might end up inside. From the Allivator to the Zonk, here are seventy-two gloriously witty poems that young readers will love and return to again and again. Real and imaginary animals, from newts with flutes to boisterous baboons in hot-air balloons, crowd Roger McGough's celebrated collection, now in a new edition for a new generation. Rich in invention, wordplay, and humour, with Roger's own delightful, quirky illustrations.Trade Review"A funny and exciting read, it is sure to have both adults and children laughing alike" Lovereading4kids "Witty and wicked" Waterstones website "Classic Roger McGough … kids love these poems" Guardian"This is a new edition of a classic collection which has delighted readers for many years. It was one of the first poetry books I bought when I started teaching and one which I have used regularly since. Illustrated throughout by Roger, the poems are about both real and imaginary animals from the Allivator to the Zonk... Rich in word play and puns, each poem is imaginative and full of humour. The words trip off the tongue, making them a joy to perform and very easy to learn by heart as well as it being satisfying for children to explore the ideas, word play and patterns and use these in their own writing." * Through The Bookshelf *"This is a new paperback edition or, in Roger McGough’s words, ‘a refurbishment’ of the classic 1988 anthology of poetry, which includes the poet’s own illustrations and an engaging new cover design. Playful, imaginative and thoughtful, I argue that this collection should remain a staple in any classroom or library.. This is a book that must be read aloud with or to children, in the moment, to appreciate its rhythm, rhyme, humour and creativity. This is much more than just a collection of wacky, weird poems: the overall message is the importance of observing, creating and pondering. It is about the ‘what if?’ and the simple joy of play!... This collection may be over 30 years old, yet the poetry remains creative, refreshing and smart in its construction... This book will continue to delight and encourage young ‘bookworms’ in homes, libraries and classrooms." * Just Imagine *
£7.59
Caboodle Books Limited Words are Frogs
Book SynopsisPaul Lyalls spent a year as Poet inResidence' at the Roald Dahl Museum.He has been selected to be a LondonOlympic Poet and had poems included inMichael Rosen's A-Z of the very bestchildren's poetry'.
£6.99
Workman Publishing Everything You Need to Ace English Language in
Book SynopsisA second edition of the bestselling English Language Arts Big Fat Notebook updated to meet the needs of today's students.
£13.49
