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Shortlisted for the CLiPPA (CLPE Children’s Poetry Award) 2021
The poems in Matt Goodfellow’s collection range from the silly to the sensitive, and all will resonate with children aged 7 – 11. The CLiPPA judges admired the child’s eye view, the dynamic representations of real-life experiences, and the book’s understanding of a child’s sensibilities.
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Bright Bursts of Colour Synopsis
A brilliant, prize-winning collection of poems by Matt Goodfellow which is funny, engaging and touching in turns.
What if cats had flavoured fur or if you swallowed the sun?
What if you were a special kind of badger or if you found a map to the stars?
And what if your home was split during the week: one half at Mum's, the other half at Dad's?
Packed with brilliant poems that explore a whole range of themes from the downright silly to the sensitive, this collection will delight, enthuse and resonate with children and adults alike.
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9781472963543 |
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6th February 2020 |
| Author: |
Matt Goodfellow |
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Aleksei Bitskoff |
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Bloomsbury Education an imprint of Bloomsbury Publishing PLC |
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Paperback |
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96 pages |
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Matt Goodfellow Press Reviews
Those who love poetry should snap up Matt Goodfellow's rich and vivid new collection, Bright Bursts of Colour, illustrated by Aleksei Bitskoff. -- Imogen Russell Williams - The Guardian
This collection has hilarious moments but also has poetry which aims to help children deal with difficult issues, which could be ideal for this moment [...] Beautifully illustrated, this is perfect for those aged eight and over to read alone, or to be enjoyed with parents. -- Express
Matt is a relatively new voice on the poetry scene but his work is so deliciously accomplished that it feels like he's already solidly established. This poetry collection is absolutely superb and so well observed ... This is a poet who really knows and understands children. -- Dawn Finch, Author and librarian - www.awfullybigreviews.blogspot.com
Matt Goodfellow's latest publication is a much needed pallet of colour and emotion. -- Alison Kelly - Reading Zone
There's a lot fun in this book, but it also includes poems on more sensitive themes and it can be a good route in to exploring often tricky things with children. -- Sarah Burns - Let Them Be Small Blog
Whether you need cheering up, a sympathetic ear or something funnier or more thought-provoking, you'll find plenty in this poetry collection for every occasion and mood. -- BookTrust
Matt Goodfellow is a fresh voice on the children's poetry scene. Pie Corbett
About Matt Goodfellow
Matt Goodfellow is from Manchester. He spends his time writing and touring the UK and beyond visiting schools, libraries and festivals to deliver high-energy, inspirational poetry performances and workshops. Before embarking on his poetry career, Matt spent over 10 years as a primary school teacher.
He is a National Poetry Day Ambassador.
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