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I Don't Like Poetry


No. of pages 96

Published: 2016

Great for age 6-12 years

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Shortlisted for the Laugh Out Loud Awards - the UK's only prize for funny children's books A brilliant collection of poems by an exciting young poet, this book is perfect, whether you like poetry or not! 'When you read this book, the windows will burp and the grass will turn blue. That's how magic these poems are.' Michael Rosen Packed full of silly, funny, or downright hilarious poems (with a few serious ones mixed in) this brilliant collection from exciting young poet, Joshua Seigal is perfect for fans of Michael Rosen and anyone else who needs a giggle. If you like poetry, you'll like this book. And if you don't like poetry you'll LOVE it! With poems on every topic from the power of books to the joys of fried chicken, this collection is a fabulous mix of Joshua Seigal's subversive humour and insight into the world of children. If you don't like poetry after reading this, there's probably something wrong with you! Book band: Grey - Ideal for Age 8 - 9

 

 

This book has been graded for interest at 7-11 years.

There are 96 pages in this book. This book was published in 2016 by Bloomsbury Publishing PLC (Digital) .

Joshua Seigal is an award-winning poet, performer and educator. He has worked with hundreds of schools, nurseries, libraries, and festivals across the UK. Am lie Fali re grew up in Burgundy and moved to Paris to study illustration. Her first book, 100 Reasons to Look on the Bright Side was published in 2012 by Seuil.

 

When you read this book, the windows will burp and the grass will turn blue. That's how magic these poems are. -- Michael Rosen

 

If ... you still think, 'I don't like poetry,' this might be the collection for you: Joshua Seigal's very imaginative and wonderful collection. -- Nicolette Jones, The Times

 

I Don't Like Poetry is a cracking cornucopia mixing riddles, rhythm, rhyme and revelry. If ever you've thought that you or the young people you know don't like poetry, please allow yourselves an early Christmas present and treat yourself to this. It will change your mind and brighten your heart. We all need reasons to laugh and smile this year, and this is an excellent source of lifted spirits. -- Zoe Toft, Playing by the Book

 

What do you mean you don't like poetry? This must mean you've not read the debut collection of poems from Joshua Seigal! -- lovereading4kids.co.uk

 

With poems on every topic from the power of books to the joys of fried chicken, this collection is a fabulous mix of Joshua Seigal's subversive humour and insight into the world of children. Children will definitely love poetry after reading this! -- Words for Life