The big amazing poetry book: 52 weeks of poetry from 52 brilliant poets

A warm, funny collection, this book is packed with many different styles of poetry – ballads, riddles, tongue-twisters, shape poems, haikus, sonnets and raps – about seasons, festivals, animals, birds, love, war, food, fish and football and much more. Each poet is showcased with seven of their poems...

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Other Authors: Morgan, Gaby (Editor), Riddell, Chris 1962- (Illustrator), McGough, Roger 1937- (Author of introduction, etc.)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: London Macmillan Children's Books 2023
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Summary:A warm, funny collection, this book is packed with many different styles of poetry – ballads, riddles, tongue-twisters, shape poems, haikus, sonnets and raps – about seasons, festivals, animals, birds, love, war, food, fish and football and much more. Each poet is showcased with seven of their poems alongside a biography to give exciting, engaging context to their work – plus a stunning line artwork on every page. A must have for any young readers, The Big Amazing Poetry Book primarily features work from twentieth and twenty-first century poets. Included are John Agard, Brian Bilston, Lewis Carroll, Joseph Coelho, Julia Donaldson, Carol Ann Duffy, Nikita Gill, Jackie Kay, Roger McGough – and many more
Item Description:Originally published: 2022
Includes index
Physical Description:549 pages Illustrations (black and white) 20 cm
ISBN:9781035003846

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