A luxurious new treasury of poetry for older children, featuring a selection of work from classic and modern poets including Shakespeare, Byron, Ted Hughes and Wendy Cope, alongside all new original poetry by Sam Taplin. the poems cover many different themes and moods, and are chosen to show children how inspiring, powerful and magical poetry can be. Ages: 5+

Whether you want to dash off a limerick, ponder a sonnet or plot an epic poem, this write-in activity book is here to help. Each page is bursting with tips and inspiration for writing all kinds of poems - and inventing brand new styles too. With links to websites where you can listen to many of the poems in this book, and find more helpful writing tips.

Poetry.

Eric Ode's playful exploration of the active nature of poems, and how they can shape and transform our world, is perfectly captured in exquisite, energetic illustrations by Jieting Chen. You've never seen poetry like this!

This delightful, interactive journey through the history of the world's poetry includes a removable poster and access to downloadable audio, allowing kids to listen and learn as they experience the magic of the spoken word. Poetry is fun—especially when we can read it, hear it, and discover its many delights. A Child's Introduction to Poetry joyously introduces kids (and parents) to the greatest poets in history—from Homer and Shakespeare to Langston Hughes and Maya Angelou—and provides excellent examples of their work and commentary on what makes it so special and everlasting. The book covers every style of poem, from epics and odes, to nonsense verse and haikus, and is filled with examples of each one. This multimedia package encourages children to listen, read, and learn, and opens the door to a lifetime of appreciation of a rich literary tradition. Also included is a removable, fold-out poster of "Jabberwocky" by Lewis Carroll, one of history's most iconic poems.

Features the Easter story, retold in simple language. This work is colourfully illustrated by Norman Young, and is useful for beginner readers, at home, school, or Sunday school.

A lively illustrated collection of over 40 nursery rhymes, including Jack and Jill, Humpty Dumpty and other favourites. Ages 2+.