From acrostics and riddles to kennings and paradiddles, this is a fun anthology of puzzling poems which also encourages children to have a go at writing poetry themselves. I am a Jigsaw is perfect for teachers who want to introduce different forms of poetry to pupils, and ideal for parents looking to entertain their children at home with puzzles and riddles.
Including puzzle poems ranging from easy to difficult, different poem styles and lots of humour, join Roger Stevens as he helps young readers crack the codes and learn to write their own puzzling poems that will baffle even the greatest mind.
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An intriguing anthology of poetic riddles and brain-teasers, with instructions on how to compose your own conundrums. An inspiring way of making rhythm and rhyme an interactive game. * The Sunday Times * The great ting is that it makes writing poetry accessible - the nature of the poems is such that it will encourage children to try for themselves. This is encouraged by a whole section on how to write different types of puzzle poems, including kennings, riddles and puzzles - a real boon for teachers to use to inspire pupils. * Parents in Touch * Plenty of encouragement to get children thinking about having a go themselves with different poetry forms. * Let Them Be Small Blog *
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Bloomsbury Publishing PLC (Digital)
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978-1-4729-5817-4 (9781472958174)
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Roger Stevens is a poet, author, musician and artist. He has more than twenty five books published and his poems have appeared in more than two hundred anthologies. Roger performs his poetry in schools, libraries and festivals and runs creative writing workshops for young and old. Roger founded the award-winning Poetry Zone website.
