Poetry
Roger McGough
Slapstick
@ A stunning, brandnew, highly original collection from muchloved and prestigious poet Roger McGough. Sure to provide something for everyone!
If Philosophy is the Why? And Science is the How? Then Poetry is the Wow! This stunning, thought-provoking collection will make you laugh, cry, or simply say 'Wow!' In this brand-new collection, you'll discover poems about poems, poems about life, poems about kangaroos and chameleons and caterpillars (though not in the same verse) and many more.
Praise for Roger McGough: 'He is a true original and more than one generation would be poorer without him' — The Times
Age Range: 9-11 Years Pub Date: August 2008 ISBN: 9780141323787 Price: £6.99 Format: 153 x 234 mm pb Extent: 128pp Illustrations: Black-and-white line drawings throughout US Rights: Puffin UK Translation Rights: Puffin UK Film Rights: PFD
For over forty years Roger McGough has been one of the leading lights of British poetry for children and adults alike. In 2001 he was given the Freedom of the City of Liverpool, and in 2004 he was awarded the CBE for services to literature.
Poetry
Robert Louis Stevenson
A Child's Garden of Verses
Illustrated by Eve Garnett
@ A fabulous Puffin 60th anniversary edition of this beautifully illustrated and timeless children's poetry collection.
Rediscover the delight and innocence of childhood in these classic poems from celebrated author Robert Louis Stevenson, with beautiful illustrations by Eve Garnett. From make-believe to climbing trees, bedtime stories to morning play and favourite cousins to beloved mothers. Here is a very special collection to be treasured forever.
Age Range: 7-9 Years Pub Date: August 2008 ISBN: 9780141324623 Price: £4.99 Format: B format pb Extent: 128pp Illustrations: Black-and-white line drawings throughout Territory: 1W
Robert Louis Stevenson (1850—1894) is one of the most famous popular authors of modern times — he is ranked the 25th most translated author in the world, ahead of Charles Dickens and Oscar Wilde. Born in Edinburgh, the novelist, poet and travel writer was the author of world-famous books such as Treasure Island and The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde.
Poetry