or
Sign in to turn on 1-Click ordering.
More Buying Choices
Have one to sell? Sell yours here
Sorry, this item is not available in
Image not available for
Colour:
Image not available

 
Tell the Publisher!
I’d like to read this book on Kindle

Don't have a Kindle? Get your Kindle here, or download a FREE Kindle Reading App.

The Puffin Book of Fantastic First Poems (Puffin Poetry) [Paperback]

June Crebbin
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (19 customer reviews)
RRP: £9.99
Price: £6.89 & this item Delivered FREE in the UK with Super Saver Delivery. See details and conditions
You Save: £3.10 (31%)
o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o
In stock.
Dispatched from and sold by Amazon. Gift-wrap available.
Want delivery by Tuesday, 28 May? Choose Express delivery at checkout. See Details

Formats

Amazon Price New from Used from
Hardcover --  
Paperback £6.89  
Audio, Cassette, Audiobook, Unabridged --  
Amazon.co.uk Trade-In Store
Did you know you can trade in your old books for an Amazon.co.uk Gift Card to spend on the things you want? Visit the Books Trade-In Store for more details. Learn more.

Book Description

3 Aug 2000 Puffin Poetry

The Puffin Book of Fantastic First Poems edited by June Crebbin will absorb and delight girls and boys aged 5+.

A great first poetry book; the poems span time, from Robert Louis Stevenson and Walter de la Mare right up to date with Roger McGough and Michael Rosen. Themes covered, such as mealtimes, playtime, animals, family and bedtime, really appeal to youngreaders. A truly lovely collection of all-time favourite poems.

June Crebbin is an ex-primary teacher, now a full-time writer. She is in great demand for author visits and runs very successful writing workshops in schools. June has written a wide range of children's books and writes poetry for children and adults. She lives in Leicester.


Special Offers and Product Promotions

  • Join Amazon Family before 26 May 2013 and you'll be automatically entered into a prize draw to win one of 10 Motorola Blink Baby Monitors. Find out more.


Frequently Bought Together

The Puffin Book of Fantastic First Poems (Puffin Poetry) + The Puffin Book of Utterly Brilliant Poetry + I Like This Poem: A Collection of Best-loved Poems Chosen by Children for Other Children in Aid of the International Year of the Child (Puffin Books)
Price For All Three: £21.84

Buy the selected items together


Product details

  • Paperback: 128 pages
  • Publisher: Puffin; New Ed edition (3 Aug 2000)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0141308982
  • ISBN-13: 978-0141308982
  • Product Dimensions: 19.6 x 0.9 x 26.1 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (19 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 13,159 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Product Description

Amazon Review

The Puffin Book of Fantastic First Poems is a magical celebration of poetry for very young children, acting as a stepping stone from nursery rhyme to poetry without being in the least bit patronising but instead providing a unique mix of funny, unusual and exciting work from a wide range of poets.

This highly accessible collection is divided into seven sections where children can read about animals, playtime, families, mealtimes, outings, curling up for bed or just plain nonsense. Featuring some of the best work from over 60 favourite poets and packed tight with bright illustrations which perfectly capture the essence of the words, The Puffin Book of Fantastic First Poems is a book that the whole family can enjoy together. (Ages 3 to 6) --Susan Harrison --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

About the Author

June Crebbin is an ex-primary teacher, now a full-time writer. She is in great demand for author visits and runs very successful writing workshops in schools. June has written a wide range of children's books and writes poetry for children and adults. She lives in Leicester.

Inside This Book (Learn More)
First Sentence
Chick, chick, come out of your shell. Read the first page
Explore More
Concordance
Browse Sample Pages
Front Cover | Copyright | Table of Contents | Excerpt | Index | Back Cover
Search inside this book:

Sell a Digital Version of This Book in the Kindle Store

If you are a publisher or author and hold the digital rights to a book, you can sell a digital version of it in our Kindle Store. Learn more


Customer Reviews

3 star
0
2 star
0
1 star
0
4.8 out of 5 stars
4.8 out of 5 stars
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
34 of 34 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Toddlers and beyond will love this book. 3 Jun 2000
Format:Hardcover
Both our 3 year old and 5 year old love this book. It is taken out everyday without fail - even when there's no time for a story, we are asked for "just a quick one" from it. 'When Daddy fell into the pond' is probably the absolute favourite, but the choice is wide and varied. The biggest problem is the fight over which poem to read next.
Comment | 
Was this review helpful to you?
10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect introduction to poetry 4 Dec 2008
By Edek
Format:Paperback
I bought this book together with the audio CD for my 2,5 year old son recently and despite my apprehension (about poems in general) it's been one of his firm favourites since then. The illustrations are colourful and funny, and the poems maintain his interest all the way through. Also, the voices on the audio CD are simply fantastic!
Comment | 
Was this review helpful to you?
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars the Puffin Book of Fantastic First Poems 10 Jan 2010
Format:Paperback
This was bought for one of my grandsons aged 5 and a bit. He had already read something similar from the library which he had really enjoyed and asked for this at Christmas. I have enjoyed reading some of the longer poems to him he reads the rest. I would recommend this mainly because of the different types and lengths of the poems the illustrations are very good
Comment | 
Was this review helpful to you?
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars Fun poems, well presented!
Bought for my daughter's 4th birthday. Nice collection of fun poems, contemporary and traditional with illustration styles from artists that we recognise from several of her story... Read more
Published 29 days ago by J M FLETCHER
4.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful Book!
I was so happy to find this book as it has a poem in it that I used to read to my kids when they were little, and I have been trying to find it to read to my grandkids. Read more
Published 1 month ago by K. Westrope
5.0 out of 5 stars Good book to read to a child.
Excellent book, a pleasure to read to a two year old and with a nice mixture of topics. I intend to buy another copy for the nephews.
Published 1 month ago by T. N. F. LYNCH
4.0 out of 5 stars A good book
A good book - my two year old enjoys it - I would have liked more catchy poems that lend themselves to learning off by heart.
Published 2 months ago by Marnie FE
5.0 out of 5 stars My daughter loves it!
My daughter aged 6 loved this book and likes to read the, to us and often reads to herself too. Lovely pictures in the book too and can easily shared with our younger daughter... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Mrs Belinda Hunter
4.0 out of 5 stars Grandma's Choice
I think this is a delightful compilation of first poems. I thoroughly enjoyed it myself and am about to send it two my two small grandchildren in Australia (ages 4yrs and 2... Read more
Published 3 months ago by pamela tarling
5.0 out of 5 stars Lovely book
It is a surprisingly thick book packed with poems. I expected a thin paperback, but it has a range of topics for children to pick from, is well organised, and uses a diverse range... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Rachael Smart
5.0 out of 5 stars Poetry please
Bought for grandson aged 4 about to start school. He has just discovered rhyme and loves poems as they equate to "lots" of bedtime stories. A broad selection to grow into. Read more
Published 9 months ago by BR
5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect poems
My girls love this book. They have learnt their favourites off by heart.highly recommended.Enjoy picking out your favourites and then writing your own!
Published 10 months ago by cooliflower
5.0 out of 5 stars Great to encourage beginner readers
My five and a half year old granddaughter usually drags her feet when I suggest reading practice, though she loves being read to. However, she loves reading these poems. Read more
Published 11 months ago by Florence
Search Customer Reviews
Only search this product's reviews

Customer Discussions

This product's forum
Discussion Replies Latest Post
No discussions yet

Ask questions, Share opinions, Gain insight
Start a new discussion
Topic:
First post:
Prompts for sign-in
 


Active discussions in related forums
Discussion Replies Latest Post
I'm being annoyed by my inability to remember a book I read 25 years ago! 5 6 hours ago
Book for a cool 13 year old boy that doesn't like spy, wizard or old fashioned books - Help 30 9 hours ago
Help: Anyone know what this book (read in the 1970s) was called? 7 9 hours ago
Suitable books for a 13 year old girl 22 20 hours ago
searching for children's book from the 1970s-1980s 58 22 hours ago
YA action-adventure - reviewers wanted 2 1 day ago
Books for a nine year girl old with an older reading age....without snogging and too much boy stuff 213 1 day ago
Paleobotany for children ? Even a really good botany book? 4 1 day ago
Search Customer Discussions
Search all Amazon discussions
   
Related forums


Listmania!


Look for similar items by category


Feedback


Amazon.co.uk Privacy Statement Amazon.co.uk Delivery Information Amazon.co.uk Returns & Exchanges