Crocodile Is Coming!
Published on 3. October 2005
Book
Paperback/Softback
80 pages
978-1-84428-965-3 (ISBN)
Description
An anthology of poems by a favourite writer for children. This best-ever collection brings together over 50 poems exploring the young child's world and experience, both real and imaginary. Varied in tone - from funny to lyrical and emotional - they cover a range of poetic forms and all have June Crebbin's sure touch. With black and white illustrations throughout.;This is a wonderful introduction to poetry for young children.
Reviews / Votes
If only more first reading books were written with the dash and panache of this highly entertaining short tale." Books for Keeps, on "Hal the Highwayman", also by June Crebbin.More details
Edition
UK ed.
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Target group
Children/juvenile
Illustrations
illustrations
ISBN-13
978-1-84428-965-3 (9781844289653)
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Persons
June Crebbin has been writing since 1971 and has tutored poetry workshops for both adults and children. Writing fiction and picture books, which include "The Train Ride" and "Cows in the Kitchen", June has also edited story anthologies such as "Horse Tales". She lives in Leicestershire in a Victorian villa with her husband. Mini Grey was given her name after being born in a Mini in a car park in Wales. She is the author and illustrator of "The Pea And The Princess" and "Biscuit Bear". She studied at Brighton College of Art and now lives in Oxford.