LoveReading4Kids Says
LoveReading4Kids Says
There should be a poetry anthology underneath every Christmas tree or in every Christmas stocking and A Whale of a Time will provide enjoyment and laughter all year round. It’s a chunky collection of funny poems, a handsome hardback, with generous, lively illustrations by Matt Hunt.
Here are poets and poems you’ll know – Hilaire Belloc, Roald Dahl, Edward Lear and our current Children’s Laureate Joseph Coelho are all included - but, almost certainly, poets you won’t, new and old. Cleverly assembled, the collection is fresh and full of fun and there’s a poem to enjoy every day of the year. What more could you want?
Andrea Reece
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A Whale of a Time Synopsis
A collection of 366 hilarious poems about animals, families, school, food, holidays, and much more!
From the creators behind the award-winning anthologies Sing a Song of Seasons and Tiger, Tiger Burning Bright, this rib-tickling illustrated anthology is filled with unforgettable classics and new discoveries, including poetry in translation. The spectacular range of poems for children includes work by
- John Agard
- Maya Angelou
- Brian Bilston
- Gwendolyn Brooks
- Lucille Clifton
- Wendy Cope
- Nikki Grimes
- Nikki Giovanni
- Langston Hughes
- Edward Lear
- Ogden Nash
- Linda Sue Park
- Michael Rosen
- Judith Viorst
- William Carlos Williams
- Jane Yolen
- Benjamin Zephaniah
- And many more!
Each poem is brought to life by Matt Hunt's comical and vibrant artwork. Whether shared out loud or read alone, this is the perfect book to bring a smile-every day of the year!
With a ribbon marker and glossy double-page spreads, this is the perfect gift for any occasion.
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9798887770253 |
| Publication date: |
19th September 2023 |
| Author: |
Lou Peacock |
| Illustrator: |
Matt Hunt |
| Publisher: |
Nosy Crow |
| Format: |
Hardback |
| Pagination: |
349 pages |
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About Lou Peacock
Lou Peacock is lucky enough to have one of the best jobs in the world: 'Head of Picture Books' at Nosy Crow. She has a degree in English Literature from Oxford University, and over twenty years' experience in children's publishing.
She started her editorial career working on novelty books, but has focussed on picture books and poetry for the last 15 years. She often puts her author hat on to write picture books for Nosy Crow and has a notebook full of scribbled ideas.
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