Bright Bursts of Colour

by Matt Goodfellow
Bright Bursts of Colour
Author: Matt Goodfellow
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Total Pages: 97
Release: 2020-02-06
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1472963539
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_______________ A brilliant, prize-winning collection of poems by Matt Goodfellow Winner of the 2020 North Somerset Teachers' Book Award for best children's poetry book _______________ What if cats had flavoured fur, or you swallowed the sun? What if you were a special kind of badger, or you found a map to the stars? And what if your home was split during the week: one half at Mum's, the other half at Dad's? Packed with brilliant poems that explore a whole range of themes from the downright silly to the sensitive, this collection will delight, enthuse and resonate with children and adults alike. _______________ 'Those who love poetry should snap up Matt Goodfellow's rich and vivid new collection' - The Guardian 'Matt Goodfellow is a fresh voice on the children's poetry scene' - Pie Corbett _______________ Book Band: Brown Ideal for ages 7+

I Don't Like Poetry

by Joshua Seigal
I Don't Like Poetry
Author: Joshua Seigal
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Total Pages: 89
Release: 2016-09-22
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1472930029
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Shortlisted for the Laugh Out Loud Awards - the UK's only prize for funny children's books A brilliant collection of poems by an exciting young poet, this book is perfect, whether you like poetry or not! 'When you read this book, the windows will burp and the grass will turn blue. That's how magic these poems are.' Michael Rosen Packed full of silly, funny, or downright hilarious poems (with a few serious ones mixed in) this brilliant collection from exciting young poet, Joshua Seigal is perfect for fans of Michael Rosen and anyone else who needs a giggle. If you like poetry, you'll like this book. And if you don't like poetry you'll LOVE it! With poems on every topic from the power of books to the joys of fried chicken, this collection is a fabulous mix of Joshua Seigal's subversive humour and insight into the world of children. With hilarious doodle style illustrations by Chris Piascik, if you don't like poetry after reading this, there's probably something wrong with you! Book band: Grey - Ideal for Age 8 - 9

Love Color

by Anna Starmer
Love Color
Author: Anna Starmer
Publisher: Ivy Press
Total Pages: 259
Release: 2018-11-06
Genre: Art
ISBN: 1782405798
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Choosing colors for your home can become an overwhelming and confusing process—there is just so much on offer. Love Color will help you to bring your favorite colors to life by successfully making all those challenging decisions. Renowned international color expert Anna Starmer takes you by the hand and guides you through this lavishly illustrated rainbow world of color combinations, teaching you everything you need to know about hues, tones, accents, and foundation colors along the way. Start by simply choosing a color you love, then take your inspiration from our accessible and practical palettes to create your own color combinations. This book also includes removable color chart booklet so you can note and match your perfect colors anytime you are out and about.

Welcome to My Crazy Life

by Joshua Seigal
Welcome to My Crazy Life
Author: Joshua Seigal
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Total Pages: 101
Release: 2020-01-23
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1472972716
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Packed full of silly, funny, or downright hilarious poems (with some serious ones mixed in), this new collection by Joshua Seigal (winner of the Laugh Out Loud Awards) is perfect for fans of Michael Rosen. 'Joshua Seigal is definitely my new favourite poet.' Books for Keeps 'Joshua Seigal is a rising star in the children's poetry world...' lovereading4kids With poems on every topic from demon cats to why you should NEVER forget your trousers, this is a must-have new collection from prize-winning poet Joshua Seigal. This book is a wonderful mix of subversive humour and brilliant insight into children's perspectives on the world. Get ready for the craziness to begin! Book Band: Brown - Ideal for ages 7+

Chicken on the Roof

by Matt Goodfellow
Chicken on the Roof
Author: Matt Goodfellow
Publisher:
Total Pages: 96
Release: 2018-02
Genre:
ISBN: 9781910959909
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Off By Heart

by Roger Stevens
Off By Heart
Author: Roger Stevens
Publisher: A&C Black
Total Pages: 112
Release: 2013-06-21
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1408192950
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A brilliant, dip-in collection of poems to be read aloud, with tips and advice on how to be the best poetry performer! This wonderful anthology is full of poems that are easy to remember and perfect for reciting out loud. It includes new, modern and classic poems, ranging from very short to long and written by a diverse range of poets from Joshua Seigal to Christina Rossetti and from Lewis Carrol to Debjani Chatterjee. The poems are arranged in order of length, making it easy to select the right poem for every level. Featuring tips for readers, teachers and parents on how to memorise poems and on performing them out loud, this book is perfect for the memorising and performance elements in the primary National Curriculum. Book Band: Brown Aimed at readers aged 7+

Shu Lin's Grandpa

by Matt Goodfellow
Shu Lin's Grandpa
Author: Matt Goodfellow
Publisher: National Geographic Books
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2022-09-27
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1536223158
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Art and family transcend differences in language and culture in this sensitively told, exquisitely illustrated story of a child starting a new school. When Shu Lin starts at her new school, she wears yellow rain boots and a pink coat. At recess, she stands alone in the playground. At lunchtime, she eats by herself from little boxes of brightly colored food. Her classmates aren’t sure what to make of her. But one day, when Shu Lin’s grandpa comes to school to share his amazing artwork, everything changes. With a stunning double-gatefold spread revealing a beautiful Chinese painting, this uplifting story shows the transformative power of art and imagination in developing cultural understanding and empathy.

Man on the Moon

by Simon Bartram
Man on the Moon
Author: Simon Bartram
Publisher: Templar Publishing
Total Pages: 34
Release: 2017-06-01
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1783707364
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2017 is the 15th anniversary of the creation of Bob, Man on the Moon, celebrate with this anniversary edition. Enjoy the stunning artwork Simon Bartram has become famous for. Bob is everyone's favourite man on the moon; follow him on his daily adventures. Bob has a special job - looking after the moon. He keeps it clean and entertains passing space tourists as well as giving guided tours. He knows everything about the moon and that there is definitely no such thing as aliens!

Being Me

by Matt Goodfellow
Being Me
Author: Matt Goodfellow
Publisher:
Total Pages: 96
Release: 2021-05-06
Genre:
ISBN: 9781913074654
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Three gifted poets team up with a collection of poems dealing with worries and anxieties and find ways to develop empathy and mindfulness. Read about the Land of Blue, where it's ok to feel sad, find ideas for what to do with worries, or how to slow down when your head is full of hurry. Give yourself time to chill out, find quiet voices in noisy places, and discover kindness in yourself and others. Then maybe your own special thought machine will tell you, "This is going well. You're doing great. You've got this!" And you have! This important and unique anthology of 45 poems by three leading poets, well known for their empathy and perception, speaks to the heart of what children think and care about, offering understanding, support, and encouragement.