Press Start to Play
A collection of interactive poems for young gamers
Published on 11. September 2025
Book
Paperback/Softback
128 pages
978-1-83913-609-2 (ISBN)
Description
The ultimate book of poetry for gamers and word nerds alike! It'll make you laugh out loud, be inspired, and mostly want to play!
Get ready to press start on . . . video games, board games, word games, playground games, card games, and play to make you laugh games!
This brilliantly imaginative, interactive collection of poems is packed full of fun!
Illustrated throughout in black and white. Also contains an added flicker book interactive element.
For fans of Minecraft, Roblox, Mario Kart, Pokemon, Lego, Marvel, Harry Potter, Monopoly and Uno!
The perfect gift for young video gamers!
Get ready to press start on . . . video games, board games, word games, playground games, card games, and play to make you laugh games!
This brilliantly imaginative, interactive collection of poems is packed full of fun!
Illustrated throughout in black and white. Also contains an added flicker book interactive element.
For fans of Minecraft, Roblox, Mario Kart, Pokemon, Lego, Marvel, Harry Potter, Monopoly and Uno!
The perfect gift for young video gamers!
Reviews / Votes
Masterful. Immersive. Fun. If you're looking for a book that will get kids excited about what words can do - this is it. This is the one. -- Rashmi Sirdeshpande This laugh-out-loud collection of poetry celebrates play in all its form * The Bookseller * Sam Gayton's first collection of poems scores high... A collection like this, reader-focussed and that places rollicking rhymes, riddles, wordplay and poems about school alongside thought-provoking poems that broaden readers' view of the world, is definitely a winner * LoveReading4Kids * These poems are unique, funny and a wonderful celebration of the fun it is possible to have with words * Armadillo Magazine * Witty and well observed... reframe[s] poetry as something interactive, energetic, and contemporary * Books for Keeps *More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Target group
Children/juvenile
Interest Age: From 9 to 15 years
Product notice
Paperback (UK-B)
Dimensions
Height: 197 mm
Width: 129 mm
Thickness: 11 mm
Weight
110 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-83913-609-2 (9781839136092)
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Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Additional editions
E-Book
09/2025
Andersen Digital
€6.99
Available for download
Person
Sam Gayton lives in Margate. In 2009 he completed the Writing for Young People MA at Bath Spa University and not long after published his first book, The Snow Merchant. He loves American novels, Italian food and the English countryside. When he's not writing, he likes playing old board games, strumming his guitar and joining as many rock bands as possible (currently at seven).