Gaby Morgan The Big Amazing Poetry Book : 52 Weeks of Poetry From 52 Brilliant Multicolor

From John Agard and Julia Donaldson to Nikita Gill, Brian Bilston and Carol Ann Duffy, The Big Amazing Poetry Book is a brilliant, accessible introduction to poetry and to fiftytwo fantastic poets. Introduced by Roger McGough, the book features the illustrations of former Childrens Laureate and beloved author of the Goth Girl and Ottoline series, Chris Riddell. A warm, funny collection, this book is packed with many different styles of poetry &ndash ballads, riddles, tonguetwisters, shape poems, haikus, sonnets and raps &ndash about seasons, festivals, animals, birds, love, war, food, fish and football and much more. Each poet is showcased with seven of their poems alongside a biography to give exciting, engaging context to their work &ndash plus a stunning line artwork on every page. A must have for any young readers, The Big Amazing Poetry Book primarily features work from twentieth and twentyfirst century poets. Included are John Agard, Brian Bilston, Lewis Carroll, Joseph Coelho, Julia Donaldson, Carol Ann Duffy, Nikita Gill, Jackie Kay, Roger McGough &ndash and many more.[A] warm, funny and imaginative celebration of verse, and the ideal introduction to a mix of diverse poets &ndash Lancashire Post Gaby Morgan The Big Amazing Poetry Book : 52 Weeks of Poetry From 52 Brilliant