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Zooming the Zoo

John Dougherty author Tom Morgan-Jones illustrator

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Otter-Barry Books Ltd

Published:7th Mar '24

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Zooming the Zoo cover

Suggesting this zoo hold a meeting on zoom

Was not sensible, wise or astute

For the sloths all appear to have frozen onscreen

And I think that the swan’s stuck on mute.

Read about slugs, dogs and bats – or ghosts, grandads and lions in love; discover a feisty Rapunzel and how to deal with bullies. Find a class teacher who runs the marathon, the talented, kind kids in Yellow Group  - and learn the first rule of poetry – have fun!

This is a really exciting, varied collection from one of the UK’s most popular poets – a brilliant performer in schools and at festivals.

"A treat for poetry lovers, veering from serious silliness to heartfelt and tender rhymes. Tom Morgan-Jones' quirky, retro illustrations will appeal to children and adults alike. Dougherty's playful approach pokes fun at poetic conventions and creates a clever collection."

* The Irish Examiner *

"This collection is a bestiary, with some clever, witty and thought-provoking poetry… Morgan-Jones’s
nimble illustrations are often delightful, putting wind in the sails of the verse...

Reluctant readers of poetry are likely to be engaged and entertained by this lively book."

* Inis - Childrens Books Ireland *

"In Zooming the Zoo, you can learn the first rule of poetry: have fun! A really exciting, varied collection from one of the UK’s most popular poets and brilliant performer in schools and at festivals."

-- West Sussex School Libra

ISBN: 9781915659217

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: unknown

96 pages