Slapstick
Published on 7. August 2008
Book
Paperback/Softback
112 pages
978-0-14-132507-1 (ISBN)
Description
Wise, witty and thought-provoking poems by Roger McGough.
If Philosophy is the Why?
And Science is the How?
Then Poetry is the Wow!
In this stunning volume, 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. This touching and thought-provoking collection will make you laugh, cry, or simply say 'Wow!'
If Philosophy is the Why?
And Science is the How?
Then Poetry is the Wow!
In this stunning volume, 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. This touching and thought-provoking collection will make you laugh, cry, or simply say 'Wow!'
Reviews / Votes
He is a true original and more than one generation would be poorer without him * The Times *More details
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Penguin Random House Children's UK
Target group
Children/juvenile
Interest Age: From 7 to 9 years
Product notice
Paperback (UK-trade)
Illustrations
Black and white illustrations throughout
Dimensions
Height: 234 mm
Width: 153 mm
Thickness: 8 mm
Weight
155 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-14-132507-1 (9780141325071)
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Person
Roger McGough is one of Britain's most popular poets. He has been captivating children and adults alike with his unique blend of compassion and wit for more than three decades and with more than thirty books. He is an international ambassador for poetry and was awarded an OBE for his work in 1997, and a CBE in 2005. In 2001 he was honoured with the freedom of the city of Liverpool.