Poetry & Verse

Haven't You Grown!
by Belinda Hollyer Holly Swain
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Age Range: 7+

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Children now encounter many different types of family: there are stepfamilies, single-parent families and children who live apart from their mothers or fathers or siblings. This anthology weaves together the everyday comedy, catastrophes and cuddles that make up modern family life.

Wicked Poems
Ed. Roger McGough
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An anthology of poetry chosen by Roger McGough OBE. Feautured poets include Jo Shapcott, Benjamin Zephaniah, Carol Ann Duffy, Shel Silverstein.

Hello H20
by John Agard
Ill. Satoshi Kitamura
Hardback | Hodder
Age Range 8-12

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Full of wonder and excitement at the discoveries of science, this collection of poems should be enjoyed by all who have an interest in science and the natural world. It provides numerous links between literacy and science and is therefore ideal for cross-curricular work in the classroom.

Professor Peekaboo
by John Agard
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Age Range: 6-11

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He may wear odd coloured shoes but Professor Peekaboo has many topics he would like to discuss and has plenty to say about the things that affect our everyday lives. This collection of poetry is both eccentric and meaningful.

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Einstein, the Girl Who Hated Maths
by John Agard
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Age Range: 6-11

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Encapsulating a real love of and enthusiasm for numbers, this collection of original poems about maths provides delightful insights into the world of numbers. The contents range from poems about the magic number nine, the power of the decimal point and Archimedes.

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The Puffin Book of Twentieth-century Children's Verse
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Age Range: 7 and over

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This anthology has been revised and updated and now features contemporary poets such as Benjamin Zephaniah and Grace Nichols sitting alongside the classic voices of Thomas Hardy and W.B. Yeats.

Poems From Many Cultures
by Fiona Waters
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Age Range: 7 and over

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An introduction to poetry old and new from many from many different parts of the world. From Africa and America to Russia and India, this poetical tour explores customs and beliefs of various cultures, offering exciting opportunities to compare the familiar with the unexpected.

Poems With Attitude
by Andrew Fusek Peters, Polly Peters
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Age Range: 12-16

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The poems in this collection should strike a chord with young people. It includes poems about snogging, drink and drugs, families and friendship. The poems are categorized by theme to aid classroom discussion around particular topics.

Poems With Attitude Uncensored
by Andrew Fusek Peters, Polly Peters
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Age Range: 12-16

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A collection of straight-talking poems that capture the uncertainties and pressures of being in your teens. The collection includes poems on the subjects of domestic violence, drug abuse, teenage sex, bullying and joyriding.

The Walker Book of Classic Poetry and Poets
Ed Michael Rosen
Age Range: 7 and over

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Here are over 80 memorable poems written in the English language. The poets represented range from William Shakespeare to Carl Sandburg, Edward Lear to Emily Dickinson, and Banjo Paterson to W.B. Yeats. Also included are biographical sketches and notes.

Wicked World
by Benjamin Zephaniah
Age Range: 8 and over

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This collection is themed around people and places, cultures, nationalties and tribes. It includes poems about Inuits, Celts, the history of Britain, Maoris, the Dalai Lama, North and South Poles amongst many others - a real tour of the world.

The Works 2
by Brian Moses Pie Corbett
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Age Range: 6-12

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A poetry book to support all the major curriculum areas in primary schools. It contains a section on dealing with subjects such as bullying, a new baby, death, newcomers, changing school and making friends. The book is an anthology which also happens to relate literacy work across the curriculum.

Under Moon Over Sea
by John Agard & Grace Nichols
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Age Range: 6+

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Divided into five sections, each illustrated by a different artist, this collection of poetry conjures the sights and sounds of the Caribbean; the experience of living there - and of leaving for other lands. It is a companion to "A Caribbean Dozen".

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The Puffin Book of Fantastic First Poems
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Age Range: 4-6

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This collection features work from over 60 favourite poets. Mixing the funny, the unusual, the traditional and the contemporary.

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Arctic Tern
by Hugh Montgomery
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Age Range: 8+

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Narrated in verse, this is the story of skipper Bruno, cursed to a life of eternal wandering in a moment of greed and betrayal. His quest for release brings him to the court of the King of Spain and a battle with an ancient adversary, the pirate Mad Dog Morgan. Can he find redemption?

William Shakespeare: Poetry Selected by Ted Hughes
by William Shakespeare Ted Hughes
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In this series, a contemporary poet advocates a poet of the past or present whom they have particularly admired. By their selection of verses and by the personal and critical reactions they express, the selectors offer intriguing insight into their own work.

Pip
by Tony Mitton
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Age Range: 8-12

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The latest collection of verse from award-winning poet, Tony Mitton.

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Nest Full of Stars
by James Berry
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Age Range: 6-11

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This collection of poetry by Jamican born James Berry is filled with warm and colourful memories of the author's Caribbean childhood.

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