Never Alarm a Llama


Book Description

A super book of funny, ridiculous and silly poems to make kids laugh out loud from children's poet Steve Attewell. Packed with illustrations by the author this book is great for reluctant readers. Steve's books are used in schools all over the world to help kids enjoy poetry without being intimidating. Ages: 4 to 14 The poems in this book: Never alarm a llama A, bee, see Cat flap Eleven melons and a lemon Flute Badger I drew a door upon a wall I thought I thunk a think Itchy Lost Stupid fly The bounce I did The invisible hamster The longest poem ever written Things I don't like This is not a poem Tim the caterpillar Upside down What book to read tonight? What's a rhyme? Words Yesssss Things people say about Steve's other poetry books: "Once, I laughed my socks off was a great poetry book that got students reading poetry without them even realizing it... I would highly recommend this for a poetry lesson for elementary students for poetry lessons or for just light fun reading in the classroom." - Goodreads reviewer "A wondrously funny book of poetry for children." - Goodreads reviewer "The poems are hilarious, fun and playful and I absolutely loved reading this collection of poems." - Goodreads reviewer "I know when I was being taught poetry really young I could very little interest in exploring it further till I was older, but this book would have definitely enticed me enough to start looking sooner. It was fun and silly and it is great for kids" - Goodreads reviewer "This large format book was a joy to read by myself and with its bright, simple illustrations easy to share while spoiling my grand children with lots of funny words that had a natural rhythm." - Goodreads reviewer "I got this for the 4th grade poetry project for my daughter. She is a reluctant reader, but these poems were so funny and engaging for her, that she read her assigned number of poems without complaint. She even memorized one to share with the class." - Amazon reviewer Hi, I'm Steve I've loved my journey becoming a children's poet. I've seen my books enjoyed by kids, adults, and teachers. The best thing about writing for children is seeing them comment about how they've been inspired to read or write more poetry. And when I learned that my poems were being used in schools as teaching aids... well, you can imagine how pleased I was about that.So if you enjoy one of my books or use one in the classroom, do drop a review or find me on the web and let me know what you think - spreading the word helps so much and inspires me to write more. Kids poems, funny illustrations, and humour through-and-through.




Poems for Young Children


Book Description

An illustrated anthology of classic and contemporary poetry by a variety of English and American poets.




100 Best Poems for Children


Book Description

A collection of the very best poems for children, edited by Roger McGough A wonderful collection of contemporary and classic poems chosen by children from schools around the UK. Roger McGough made the final selection and wrote the introduction. Roger McGough was born in Liverpool and educated at the University of Hull. He came to prominence in the 1960s with the publication of THE MERSEY SOUND, and is one of today's most popular poets. He writes for children and adults and performs his poetry all over the world. He was honoured with an OBE in 1997, and won the Signal Poetry Award in 1998. Roger now lives in London. Sheila Moxley is gaining a powerful reputation for her multi-cultural illustration. She lives in London.




Once, I Laughed My Socks Off - Poems for Kids


Book Description

A collection of fun and imaginative of poems for fun and imaginative kids (and those adults that still behave like kids). Learn why you should tidy up after yourself, why midnight snacking is not such a good idea, and what to do if you laugh so hard that your socks come off!This delightful book of children's poems contains a host of interesting stories and characters for your kids to enjoy. Each story more fun that the last.Amongst the stories you'll find Melvin the midnight-snacking, sneaking teddy bear who can't wait to get his hands on the rest of the jam. Two collared doves, Ebb and Flo, who narrowly escape a run-in with the cat and fall in love. My socks (which won't stop dancing around). And Desmond, your friendly, but slightly present-obsessed Christmas fairy.This book is suitable for 4 to 50 year-olds.




Poems Aloud


Book Description

Poems are made to read OUT LOUD! A wittily illustrated anthology of poems, designed to be read aloud. 20 poems by the award winning รข??Joseph Coelho will arm children with techniques for lifting poetry off the page and performing with confidence. Perfect for confident children and shy readers alike, this book teaches all sorts of clever ways to performing poetry. Children will learn 20 techniques for reading aloud by trying out 20 funny and thoughtful original poems by the much loved and award winning performance poet, Joseph Coelho. There are tongue twisters, poems to project, poems to whisper, poems to make you laugh. There are poems to perform to a whole class and others to whisper in somebody's ear. Richly textured, warm and stylish illustration by Daniel Gray-Barnett bring each page to life. "Poetry for children is dead. Really? Not when there are young poets like Joseph Coelho" ~ Books for Keeps




Poems for 7 Year Olds


Book Description

A fantastic collection of poems for 7-year-olds filled with an incredible assortment of poems to dip into time and again, compiled by A.F. Harrold and illustrated by Roxana de Rond. There are songs, funny poems, nonsense rhymes, word magic and poems about animals, adventure, fairy tales, food, friends, school and ghosts. Includes classic and contemporary poems by Lewis Carroll, A.F. Harrold, Matt Goodfellow, Charles Causley, Laura Mucha, Jan Dean, Kate Wakeling, Sabrina Mahfouz, Paul Cookson, Brian Moses, John Siddique and many more.




Classic Poems for Children


Book Description

Poems to delight children of all ages - sorted into themes such as love, adventure, sadness, happiness, travel and discovery. Some are hundreds of years old and others are modern. Illustrated with intricate illustrations on every page.




A Child's Book of Poems


Book Description

A collection of poems evoking the world and feelings of childhood.




Dirt on My Shirt: Selected Poems


Book Description

In this hilarious collection of poems, comedian Jeff Foxworthy creates a neighborhood filled with fun, family, friends, and more. Here you'll meet Cousin Lizzy, Uncle Ed and Aunt Foo Foo, cows with horns that don't go beep, dads in sweaters, also sheep. From the thrill of flying to the imaginary planet Woosocket to bonding with a friend over a shared hatred of spinach, these poems capture the very essence of being a kid. Filled with sly humor and always affectionate, "Dirt on My Shirt" is sure to delight kids, big and little, everywhere.




The Oxford Illustrated Book of American Children's Poems


Book Description

An anthology of American poems, is arranged chronologically, from colonial alphabet rhymes to Native American cradle songs to contemporary poems. 50 illustrations, 20 in color.