Zooming the Zoo
Will be published approx. on 7. March 2024
Book
Paperback/Softback
96 pages
978-1-915659-21-7 (ISBN)
Description
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.
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.
Reviews / Votes
"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'snimble 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 Libraries
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Hereford
United Kingdom
Target group
Children/juvenile
Interest Age: From 7 years
Illustrations
Illustrations, black and white
Dimensions
Height: 197 mm
Width: 129 mm
Thickness: 12 mm
Weight
94 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-915659-21-7 (9781915659217)
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Persons
John Dougherty was born in Larne, Northern Ireland, and some of the poems in this collection reflect his childhood there. He became a primary teacher, but is now a full-time writer and performer, with over 40 books published. He is a favourite visitor to school and library workshops and has performed at book fairs and festivals from Swindon to Sydney. He lives in Stroud, Gloucestershire.
Tom Morgan-Jones also illustrated John's previous collection for Otter-Barry Books, Dinosaurs and Dinner Ladies. A professional illustrator, author, events artist and inky hand-letterist, he has illustrated over 75 books and series for children. He lives in Edinburgh.
Tom Morgan-Jones also illustrated John's previous collection for Otter-Barry Books, Dinosaurs and Dinner Ladies. A professional illustrator, author, events artist and inky hand-letterist, he has illustrated over 75 books and series for children. He lives in Edinburgh.