A collection of exuberant and humorous poems for children from this author born and brought up in the Caribbean. Valerie Bloom aspires to express, through her verse, the thoughts and feelings of Jamaican people.

 

There are 32 pages in this book. This book was published 1992 by Cambridge University Press .

Valerie Bloom was born in Jamaica and came to England in 1979. One of the UK's finest poets for children, she has performed extensively in both Britain and the Caribbean in schools, universities and theatres. A brilliant performance poet, Valerie has also written a novel, Surprising Joy, and two picture books.