By Lou Peacock (author) , Matt Hunt (illustrator) Part of the Poetry Collections series
"A gorgeous gift of poetry"
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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?
“We thought a lively pet to keep might be a hippopotamus. Now see him sitting in a heap and notice, at the bottom, us.”
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A brilliantly illustrated collection of 366 hilarious poems to keep you laughing all year round! From rib-ticklingly funny to wryly witty, each poem in this uplifting collection is guaranteed to put a smile on your face and is perfect for reading aloud to share even more side-splitting hilarity with family and friends. Whether it's a poem about socks or spaniels, eggs or elephants, this bright and brilliant collection will bring you cheer and laughter every day.
The spectacular range of poems for children includes work by John Agard, Maya Angelou, Hilaire Belloc, Brian Bilston, Lucille Clifton, Wendy Cope, Roald Dahl, Edward Lear, Spike Milligan, Ogden Nash, Grace Nichols, Jack Prelutsky, Michael Rosen, Christina Rossetti, Benjamin Zephaniah and many more.
A wonderful gift for all ages, this beautifully produced anthology includes luxurious cloth binding and ribbon marker. With poems about everything from animals, holidays, and food, to friendship, family, and feelings, there's something for everyone in this diverse collection. Perfect for young children who are approaching poetry for the very first time, these poems can be performed out loud, shared with others or simply listened to.
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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“We thought a lively pet to keep might be a hippopotamus. Now see him sitting in a heap and notice, at the bottom, us.” A brilliantly illustrated collection of 366 hilarious poems to keep you laughing all year round!
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed A Whale of a Time and determined it is suitable for children aged 5-8 years old
A Whale of a Time features in the following genres: Featured Books for 5+ readers, Featured Books for 7+ readers, Recommendations, Animal Stories, 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
Hardback. £22.50, down from the £25.00 cover price. In Stock.
A Whale of a Time was written by Lou Peacock and published by Nosy Crow Ltd
A Whale of a Time has 349 pages
Yes it is part of Poetry Collections series
£22.50, reduced from £25.00. In Stock.
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