A brilliant, funny, inspiring collection of poems about sport and sporting events of every kind from PE lessons to sports day to the final of the men’s 100m race.
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THE REAL BATTLE - Roger Stevens. On the school field Or in the Olympic Stadium Your competitors smile While plotting to beat you But the real battle Is in your head. There are poems about winning, and about taking part; poems about having all the right kit, but no talent; poems that show that it if you are at school being the best egg and spoon racer 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.
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Brian Moses spends much of his time visiting schools where he runs workshop sessions and performs his poetry. He has compiled numerous collections for Macmillan including THE SECRET LIVES OF TEACHERS and ALIENS STOLE MY UNDERPANTS. He lives in Sussex with his wife and two daughters. Roger Stevens is a children's author and poet who visits schools performing and running workshops. Recent books are THE JUMBLE BOOK, compiled for Dyslexia Action and WHY OTTER'S DON'T WEAR SOCKS. Roger also runs the Poetry Zone, a website for children and teachers www.poetryzone.co.uk
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By doogie
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Tremendous read for kids and adults. I could relate to many of the poems in real life. Buy a copy you will not be sorry.
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These poems are full of rapid rhythm and powerful rhyme so make a great choice for Choral Speaking /Performance Poetry activities. Poetry Marathon deserves special mention; when read together, the four sections provide a witty take on this epic race. Children love the concept and Stevens & Moses have ensured there is lots to discuss by littering the poem with language devices that KS2-4 children in particular should be familiar with. 'When poems get puffed they take a break, sometimes sit down at the side of the page.' I used 'Tennis Match' for a duet entry in a local choral speaking competition. The two voices brought the poem to life, with shared lines that mimicked the sound of the ball: 'Thwack,' Thwock,' 'Thwick!' It was a gold medal performance.
I thoroughly recommend this collection of poems, which are a fine and fitting way to remember Britain's 2012 Summer Olympics
I thoroughly recommend this collection of poems, which are a fine and fitting way to remember Britain's 2012 Summer Olympics
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By B. C. Dobson
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This is a fun book with a huge variety of poems. Although a children's book, it is fun for adults to read too.
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Brilliant.
I had to order extra copies of this book, as everybody loves it. We gave them out at the end of our daughter's Olympic birthday party, and the kids all wanted to stand on the... Read more
Published 8 months ago by E. Flynn
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Olympic Poems
Lots of fun poems suitable for all ages of children, particularly primary. Some clear favourites and the children had fun listening to them. Read more
Published 9 months ago by nneale
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More than just topical
More than just topical, the poems in this book will continue to delight children long after the UK-hosted event is over and the medals are gathering dust. Read more
Published 12 months ago by Alice Warner
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