The Big Amazing Poetry Book
52 Weeks of Poetry From 52 Brilliant Poets
Chris Riddell illustrator Gaby Morgan editor
Format:Hardback
Publisher:Pan Macmillan
Published:29th Sep '22
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A warm and funny celebration of poets and poetry.
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 fifty-two fantastic poets.
Introduced by Roger McGough, the book features the illustrations of 2015–2017 Children's 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 – ballads, riddles, tongue-twisters, shape poems, haikus, sonnets and raps – 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 – 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 twenty-first century poets. Included are John Agard, Brian Bilston, Lewis Carroll, Joseph Coelho, Julia Donaldson, Carol Ann Duffy, Nikita Gill, Jackie Kay, Roger McGough – and many more.
'[A] warm, funny and imaginative celebration of verse, and the ideal introduction to a mix of diverse poets' – Lancashire Post
With this huge book you won't run out of poems to read aloud or by torchlight under the duvet. * Daily Mail *
One to watch. * Sunday Times *
The Big Amazing Poetry Book is a warm, funny and imaginative celebration of verse, and the ideal introduction to a mix of diverse poets, from famous names of the past Lewis Carroll and Charles Causley, to well-loved poets of today including Nikita Gill and the new Children’s Laureate Joseph Coelho. * Lancashire Post *
Every page is decorated with Riddell's prolific pen. * The Times *
This is a book to lose yourself in, whether or not that is your intention when you open it . . . Chris Riddell’s intricate black and white illustrations placed over, under, through and around the poems are quite simply, brilliant. * Red Reading Hub *
The Big Amazing Poetry Book is an utter triumph. Not only do I think every child should have one, I think every home should have a copy too. I thought it was fantastic and recommend it completely. I could not have loved it more. * Linda's Book Bag *
ISBN: 9781529099096
Dimensions: 242mm x 164mm x 52mm
Weight: 836g
576 pages