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Funny, thought-provoking and bursting with curiosity, Wise Up! Wise Down! is a lively conversation between two internationally renowned poets, illustrated by treasured artist Satoshi Kitamura.

How can laughter be more powerful than a sword? Why do days have names but not weeks? And do pigeons ever get a craving for cake? Two friends, internationally acclaimed poets John Agard and JonArno Lawson, take us on an inspiring, hilarious and wondrous journey through poetry, asking questions and attempting answers as they discover that life really is a forever and ever adventure.

Praise for Wise Up! Wise Down!

Curious minds will love the poems Poetry at its most creative and versatile is what readers will discover in this most wonderous journey through words, ideas and pictures ~ on the page and in the mind. Armadillo Magazine

A fun collection of poetry. Left on the Shelf

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Wise Up Wise Down Poems by John Agard and JonArno

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    Publisher: Walker Books Ltd
    Publication Date: 1/4/2024
    ISBN13: 9781529501520, 978-1529501520
    ISBN10: 1529501520
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    Description

    Book Synopsis

    Funny, thought-provoking and bursting with curiosity, Wise Up! Wise Down! is a lively conversation between two internationally renowned poets, illustrated by treasured artist Satoshi Kitamura.

    How can laughter be more powerful than a sword? Why do days have names but not weeks? And do pigeons ever get a craving for cake? Two friends, internationally acclaimed poets John Agard and JonArno Lawson, take us on an inspiring, hilarious and wondrous journey through poetry, asking questions and attempting answers as they discover that life really is a forever and ever adventure.

    Praise for Wise Up! Wise Down!

    Curious minds will love the poems Poetry at its most creative and versatile is what readers will discover in this most wonderous journey through words, ideas and pictures ~ on the page and in the mind. Armadillo Magazine

    A fun collection of poetry. Left on the Shelf

    Three awesome cr

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