By Simon Lamb (author) , Chris Riddell (illustrator)
"50 meaningful fifty-word poems"
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March 2023 Debut of the Month | Shortlisted for the Week Junior Book Awards 2023
A carefully curated selection of very brief but meaningful poems which will amuse, inspire and provoke readers. Chris Riddell’s attractive line illustrations wittily bring out the key points of each adding to the enjoyment of the poems and the book in general. As do the beautiful production values of the book which make it a joy to dip into again and again.
Scallywag Press proudly present Simon Lamb’s dazzling debut collection of poetry, featuring fifty luminous poems, each written in exactly fifty words, fully-illustrated throughout by much-loved former Children’s Laureate Chris Riddell.
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With subjects ranging from family, identity, and growing up, to the need for hope, the wonder of nature, and the very concept of poetry itself, Simon offers his poems as small nuggets of wisdom, warmth and wit to help readers of all ages navigate their lives.
Complementing the always-present three-dimensional sense of drama and interaction with the reader, every poem is gifted its own double page spread, each one exquisitely illustrated by Chris Riddell, with his distinctive insight and flair adding new layers of meaning and joy to these already magical poems.
A beautifully-produced hardback gift edition with textured cover, de-bossing and thick paper, this is a book to read, to keep, to love.
'Genius' Valerie Bloom
'A show-stopping wonderful adventure of fresh ideas, beautifully poised words and perfect silliness...I hope it makes it way into every childs bookshelf. For I know it will make its way into every childs heart.' Zaro Weil
'Crammed with wonder, insight and magic' Kate Wakeling
'Clever stuff and an invitation to young writers (& older ones too) to attempt something similar.' Brian Moses
'The joy of the book is the variety of themes and images and styles - you turn the page and go somewhere new, see something new, think something new every time. A perfect dipping companion for a poetry-loving reader with a minute here and minute there spare, just what I want from a poetry collection.' AF Harrold
'Simon Lamb has landed and is a welcome new voice on the children's poetry scene.' Colin West
'Delightful little poems full of wit, verve and imagination. I wish I'd written them!' Joshua Seigal
'With its fifty invitations to write, A Passing on of Shells will leave poems in its wake wherever it goes' Mandy Coe
'Simon Lamb's touch is light and the poems skip along' Coral Rumble
Simon Lamb is a poet and Carnegie-nominated author with a background in performance and education. He lives in Ayrshire, and works extensively across books, schools, libraries, festivals and beyond to entertain, ignite and inspire audiences of all ages.
He has lived on the west, east and north coasts of Scotland, never far from the sea, and currently lives in Ayrshire, where he had been the Scriever, the writer-in-residence at the Robert Burns Birthplace Museum, 2022-2025.
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Scallywag Press proudly present Simon Lamb’s dazzling debut collection of poetry, featuring fifty luminous poems, each written in exactly fifty words, fully-illustrated throughout by much-loved former Children’s Laureate Chris Riddell. With subjects ranging from family, identity, and growing up, to the need for hope, the wonder of nature, and the very concept of poetry itself, Simon offers his poems as small nuggets of wisdom, warmth and wit to help readers of all ages navigate their lives.
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed A Passing On of Shells and determined it is suitable for children aged 7-12 years old
A Passing On of Shells features in the following genres: Featured Books for 7+ readers, Featured Books for 9+ readers, Featured Books for 11+ readers, Debuts of the Month, Julia Eccleshare's Picks of the Month, Recommendations, Stories about Family and Friends, Poetry Books for Children, Gift Books, Children’s / Teenage stationery and miscellaneous items, Children’s, Teenage and Educational, Children's and Young Adult Fiction, Children’s / Teenage poetry, anthologies, annuals
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A Passing On of Shells was written by Simon Lamb and published by Scallywag Press
A Passing On of Shells has 112 pages
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