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ISBN-13: 9781849392020

RRP: £4.99

Published: 30th September 2010

Length: 96 Pages

  • Paperback

There's an Alien in the Classroom – and Other Poems

Gervase Phinn, Tony Ross(Illustrator)

With entertaining examples of just about every type of poem known to man, and wonderful illustrations, Gervase Phinn's new collection of poems for children makes poetry fun and thought-provoking. Cautionary verses, limericks, rhymes, conversation poems and free verse jump off the page in this hilarious book. Great fun to read aloud or keep children entertained quietly for hours. A fantastic collection from Yorkshire's best-loved poet and storyteller.

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Reviews

"A light-hearted collection of poetry, plus a handy description of all the different types of poems. It'll strike a chord with many children.

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Keith Dudhnath - The Bookbag

"A deliciously hands-on poetry collection . . . full of wit and wisdom and a palpable sense of wonder that is deeply infectious."
The School Librarian

"Filled with fantastic illustrations which accompany a large selection of charming poems."
5 to 7 Educator

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