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The Puffin Book of Utterly Brilliant Poetry [Paperback]

Brian Patten (Author)
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Book Description

Publication Date: 26 Aug 1999

An utterly brilliant collection of the very best poems, from Puffin Books,

A celebratory anthology of the best of Puffin poetry publishing, including poems by Roger McGough, Michael Rosen, Charles Causley, Benjamin Zephaniah, Jackie Kay, Spike Milligan, John Agard, Brian Patten, Allan Ahlberg and Kit Wright. Each poet's work is illustrated by a different artist such as Emma Chichester Clark, Fritz Wegner and Korky Paul.

Brian Patten came to public attention with the publication of THE MERSEY SOUND in 1967. He is a very popular performance poet, always in demand for conferences and school visits. Collections of his own poetry are published in Puffin and he is the editor of the PUFFIN BOOK OF TWENTIETH CENTURY VERSE. Brian lives in London.

This collection features poems and illustrations from:

Spike Milligan; Kit Wright; Michael Rosen; Charles Causley; Roger McGough; Benjamin Zephaniah; Brian Patten; Jackie Kay; John Agard; Allan Ahlberg; Emma Chichester Clark; Korky Paul; Alison Jay; Lydia Monks; Ali Chatterton; David Mostyn; Sue Williams; Sheila Moxley; Fritz Wegner

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  • Paperback: 144 pages
  • Publisher: Puffin (26 Aug 1999)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0140384219
  • ISBN-13: 978-0140384215
  • Product Dimensions: 20.1 x 1 x 26.1 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (19 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 9,542 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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In a future life, Kit Wright would like to be "a brilliant painter, an ace musician, or a really great fast bowler." Spike Milligan went to school in a tent way off in the Indian desert. When he first arrived in England it felt like "living under an inverted bowl of grey." Michael Rosen calls himself "the best thief in the world." What and who does he steal from? Stories and jokes from his own children. If Michael Rosen wasn't a human being, he'd like to be a cockroach.

In this colourful, musical approach to children's verse there are 10 sections, each devoted to a poet and an illustrator. Accompanying each section is a short interview with the poet. So, along with poems about squirdles, sneaking slice after slice of chocolate cake, and having an itch in your nose when your hands are covered with glue, you'll learn cool stuff about the poets too. --Martha Silano

About the Author

Brian Patten came to public attention with the publication of THE MERSEY SOUND in 1967. He is a very popular performance poet, always in demand for conferences and school visits. Collections of his own poetry are published in Puffin and he is the editor of the PUFFIN BOOK OF TWENTIETH CENTURY VERSE. Brian lives in London.
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33 of 34 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars utterly brilliant introduction to poetry for kids 25 Sep 2003
By A Customer
Format:Hardcover
my mate bought this for my children two years ago, when they were four and two. it's become a mainstay of bed-time reading in our house. beautifully illustrated, laid out, and with an accessible choice of 'rhythms', it's a regular part of the night-time routine. i used to read the poems to my kids: now they read them to me. when my daughter wants to cheer me up, she reads me benjamin zepheniah's 'body talk'; when she wants to wind me up, she reads spike milligan's 'kids'; and when we all want a hug, i read them brain patten's 'squeezes'. utterly brilliant poetry highlights that poetry is fun. in fact, i'm online today to buy my mate's kids the book for themselves.
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13 of 14 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Puffin book of Utterly Brilliant poetry 16 July 2006
By Keen
Format:Paperback
Wow!

What a fantastic book, I am a parent of a young child (8) who has difficulties with reading and general literacy. He absolutely adored this book, some long poems for Mum to read but some that he could manage himself which was a huge confidence booster.

Spike Milligan's `The Squirdle' had him in fits of laughter as Mum kept getting it mixed up (on purpose of course) as did Benjamin Zephaniah's `Luv Song'.

I would highly recommend this book to parents and adults as it really has got something for everyone.

Believe me to see children who can't stop giggling whilst reading this book is a wonderful sight.
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13 of 14 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars My children wanted to read the poems again and again 22 April 2003
By S C A HOBBS
Format:Paperback
They really couldn't get enough of the poems. There is such a good range from Spike Milligan through to Kit Wright and on (or back) to Roger McGough. That isn't to say that the others are any less important, funny or entertaining. Even the illustrations are great. I would recommend this book to parents of children of ages from 2 to 22. Although really I bought it for myself.
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2.0 out of 5 stars Poor
I expected more of the poems to have a funny/witty content.
It failed to excite my 9 year old grandson
Published 1 month ago by Mr Ray Taylor
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautifully illustrated book of poetry for kids
I already had the Puffin Book of First Poems which is really fantastic introduction to poetry for young children. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Miss Gillian Oman
5.0 out of 5 stars The Puffin Book of Utterly Brilliant Poetry
It is utterly brilliant! We love it! Many requests for this boo at story time, excellent illustrations. Happy all round.
Published 4 months ago by Heather Crompton
5.0 out of 5 stars Puffin book
This purchase was to replace the same book that we had before the Internet was so big. It was donated to a school library. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Y. Davies
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Published 4 months ago by greyfox
4.0 out of 5 stars Pick n Mix
This is a delightful mixed bag of poems for every child and every occasion. It haas the Milliagan and Zephaniah stuff that youd expect and some lesser known treats. Read more
Published 18 months ago by Elizabeth OB
5.0 out of 5 stars Poetry of my Childhood
My Aunt (head of English at a grammar school) bought this for me when I was about 6, and it immediately became one of my number one books. I adored it, and still do. Read more
Published on 21 Feb 2011 by M. L. Bond
5.0 out of 5 stars Box of delights
I absolutely loved this book,which I'd bought as a gift for my Granddaughters, to introduce them to poetry.It will be an excellent doorway to another world. Read more
Published on 9 Nov 2009 by M. I. Crawshaw
3.0 out of 5 stars good poetry introduction
This is a good book to get you started on poetry - good examples from various authors - you may well want to extend children's interests with specific authors - but it is a good... Read more
Published on 9 July 2009 by S. Gardner
1.0 out of 5 stars disappointed!
I wanted to bring balance to the reviews here as I bought this for my 5 year old and I think the best I can say is that the book is aimed at 8+. Read more
Published on 3 Feb 2009 by L. Carney
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