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Silly Verse for Kids (Puffin Books) [Paperback]

Spike Milligan
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Book Description

25 Jan 1973 Puffin Books

Silly Verse for Kids - a hilarious collection of silly poems by Spike Milligan!

A collection of the absurd, ridiculous, sublime and characteristically anarchic verse from the brilliant Spike Milligan. With his very own illustrations, this collection, which includes the famous On the Ning Nang Nong will make you laugh from the bottom of your belly - just like Spike did.

The legendary and iconic figure, Spike Milligan was born at Ahmednagar in India in 1918. He received his first education in a tent in the Hyderabad Sindh desert and graduated from there, through a series of Roman Catholic schools in India and England, to the Lewisham Polytechnic. He then plunged into the world of Show Business, seduced by his first stage appearance, at the age of eight, in the nativity play of his Poona convent school. He began his career as a band musician, but became famous as a humorous scriptwriter and actor in both films and broadcasting. He was the creator, principal writer and performer of the infamous Goon Show. Spike received an honorary CBE in 1992 and Knighthood in 2000. He died in 2002.

Other children's books by Spike Milligan:

Bald Twit Lion; Badjelly the Witch; Dip the Puppy; Sir Nobonk and the Terrible Dreadful Awful Naughty Nasty Dragon; A Children's Treasury of Milligan: Classic Stories and Poems; The Magical World of Milligan


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Product details

  • Paperback: 80 pages
  • Publisher: Puffin; New Impression edition (25 Jan 1973)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0140303316
  • ISBN-13: 978-0140303315
  • Product Dimensions: 12.9 x 0.4 x 19.8 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (31 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 20,825 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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The legendary and iconic figure, Spike Milligan was born at Ahmednagar in India in 1918. He received his first education in a tent in the Hyderabad Sindh desert and graduated from there, through a series of Roman Catholic schools in India and England, to the Lewisham Polytechnic. He then plunged into the world of Show Business, seduced by his first stage appearance, at the age of eight, in the nativity play of his Poona convent school. He began his career as a band musician, but became famous as a humorous scriptwriter and actor in both films and broadcasting. He was the creator, principal writer and performer of the infamous Goon Show. Spike received an honorary CBE in 1992 and Knighthood in 2000. He died in 2002.

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22 of 22 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Out of it 18 Feb 2005
Format:Paperback
I first came across this book as a 5 year old, it was read to us in the classroom by a relief teacher and I have loved it ever since (a life changing experiance). I can still remmember all of String and Worm from 30 years ago, so I have had to buy it for my Daughter (7 months old) but until she is old enough to appreciate it I'll keep it safe for her. Ideal for any child big or small.
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36 of 37 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Silly, silly, silly 10 Mar 2001
By A Customer
Format:Paperback
This book is very, very, very silly! My favourite poems are The Land Of The Bumbley Boo and On The Ning Nong Nong. The words make your tongue feel funny and your head act silly. If you read it you'll feel silly! Martha Ives (aged 7)
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50 of 52 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Cumpulsory Reading 2 Mar 2005
By jope
Format:Paperback
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WARNING: This book may seriously affect you for the rest of your life.

Today I saw a little worm,
Wiggling on his belly,
Perhaps he'd like to come inside,
And see whats on the telly.

This book is the reason I smiled in my school photo, aged 6.
It belonged to my Mum when she was younger and now it's falling apart.
It's still fantastic to return to as an adult. Spike Milligan knocks spots of Dr Seuss and Edward Lear,
to call this a book of "nonsense poems" would be an insult, they make perfect sense and are surreally beautiful, as are Milligan's illustrations/diagrams.
These poems put some very, very funny pictures in my head when I was small and I haven't recovered.

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Most Recent Customer Reviews
1.0 out of 5 stars i thought it was going to be funny
bought to read to my grandson, my mother writes poems and they are on a much superior level dont buy
Published 2 days ago by maureen scott
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful Spike Milligan Verses
Silly Verse for Kids is an absolutely hilarious poetry book.I bought it for my grandson but I read it first & found it very entertaining. Read more
Published 27 days ago by butlinsbonkers
4.0 out of 5 stars Very amusing
Have been reading odd verses to the grand children brings a smile to their faces and mine. You can return to this anytime.
Published 1 month ago by Mr T Greenslade
5.0 out of 5 stars Great fun!
Great fun book for all ages. Used it with 4 year olds to 10 year olds. A great little book for spare moments. Loved it.
Published 1 month ago by Mrs Ann L Denman
4.0 out of 5 stars Short and sweet.
Bought this book after seeing a documentary on Spike. My niece is approaching the age where she is writing a reading a bit so bought this for her to help her recognise words and... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Ashley Burr
5.0 out of 5 stars Spike Milligan at his best for kids - but not for the really little...
My children and I have always loved Spike Milligan, and this was one of our favourites. Now that I have grandchildren I wanted to introduce them to a little "something to be... Read more
Published 1 month ago by A. M. Fifield
5.0 out of 5 stars Another great read
Perfect for my and me..and her granddad...and grandma...
Funny, silly poems that actually stopped a temper tantrum when I started to read some out loud. Brilliant!
Published 2 months ago by Louise Rooney
5.0 out of 5 stars Inspired!
I was given this book at age six, I absolutely loved it. Just bought it for my granddaughter but I had to read it first, it was as brilliant as I remembered, making me laugh out... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Kimmy
5.0 out of 5 stars Classic
Purchased for my kids as I loved Spike Milligan when I was young and felt they should read his classic work.
Published 4 months ago by D. Langham
5.0 out of 5 stars spike milligans silly verses for kids
I loved this book as a child and i bought it for my Grandson it reminded me of how charmingly eccentric Milligan was.It however seems a bit dated now but still funny.
Published 6 months ago by pottsy
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