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  • Paperback: 144 pages
  • Publisher: Puffin (26 Aug 1999)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0140384219
  • ISBN-13: 978-0140384215
  • Product Dimensions: 26 x 19.4 x 1.4 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 2,468 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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    #3 in  Books > Poetry, Drama & Criticism > Poetry > Genres > Nursery Rhymes & Poetry for Children
    #3 in  Books > Children's Books > Poetry

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Amazon.co.uk Review
Today I saw a little worm / Wriggling on his belly / Perhaps he'd like to come inside / And see what's on the telly.--Spike Milligan

This is a delightful, bright and gorgeously presented collection of poetry featuring the work of 10 popular and successful poets.

The selection has lots of different styles of poetry to enjoy and most poems are charming, funny or ridiculous. Some poems are familiar and probably already well-loved, but all are great fun and children will love the mad, surreal qualities of many verses featured. Each poet's section is accompanied by the work of different illustrators, making the book a wonderfully varied and colourful read.

Distinctive features of this collection are the interviews with each poet at the beginning of their sections which give the reader an interesting sense of their personalities and the roots of their poetry.

A wonderful high-quality selection sure to fire children's imaginations, this glossy book is amazing value. (Age 8-11) --Rachel Ediss --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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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

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18 of 19 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars utterly brilliant introduction to poetry for kids, 25 Sep 2003
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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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8 of 9 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 (Market Harborough, Leicestershire United Kingdom) - See all my reviews
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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7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Puffin book of Utterly Brilliant poetry, 16 Jul 2006
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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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 10 days ago 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 5 months ago by L. Carney

5.0 out of 5 stars Great
This is a hit with my grandson aged 4. The illustrations are appealing and the poems varied. I enjoyed reading it myself!
Published 6 months ago by A. Wright

3.0 out of 5 stars More accessible poetry available
I don't dislike this collection but for anyone looking for an accessible book of poetry for kids, I think there are better buys. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Evy

5.0 out of 5 stars Funny poems for all ages
I was searching for a decent poetry book, since the one that I read as a child called Junket and Jumbles. Read more
Published 15 months ago by Reader in Hayes, Middlesex

5.0 out of 5 stars A fantastic collection
This book makes a refreshing change from the 'usual' poetry anthology, with its focus on a small number of poets. Read more
Published 22 months ago by E. Camp

5.0 out of 5 stars The Best collection of children's poetry I have ever read
My five boys and myself have laughed and giggled at this collection of fantastic and funny poetry. I highly recommend it to anyone with children with a sense of humour!
Published on 18 April 2001

5.0 out of 5 stars This is a very funny book of poems!
Well I have to start off by telling you my favourite poem, it is called mirror.This is how it goes : Mirror, mirror on the wall. Read more
Published on 5 Sep 1999

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