by Lou Peacock, Matt Hun (Illustrator)
A collection of 366 hilarious poems about animals, families, school, food, holidays, and much more!
From the creators behind the award-winning anthologies Sing a Song of Seasons and Tiger, Tiger Burning Bright, this rib-tickling illustrated anthology is filled with unforgettable classics and new discoveries, including poetry in translation. The spectacular range of poems for children includes work by
John Agard
Maya Angelou
Brian Bilston
Gwendolyn Brooks
Lucille Clifton
Wendy Cope
Nikki Grimes
Nikki Giovanni
Langston Hughes
Edward Lear
Ogden Nash
Linda Sue Park
Michael Rosen
Judith Viorst
William Carlos Williams
Jane Yolen
Benjamin Zephaniah
And many more!
Each poem is brought to life by Matt Hunt's comical and vibrant artwork. Whether shared out loud or read alone, this is the perfect book to bring a smile—every day of the year!
With a ribbon marker and glossy double-page spreads, this is the perfect gift for any occasion.
A Whale of a Time: Funny Poems for Each Day of the Year
Lou Peacock - She has a degree in English Literature from Oxford University, and over twenty years' experience in children's publishing. She started her editorial career working on novelty books, but has focused on picture books and poetry for the last 15 years. She often puts her author hat on to write picture books for Nosy Crow and has a notebook full of scribbled ideas.
Matt Hunt was born in Redditch in Worcestershire, England, in 1988. Starting out as a fine artist, he graduated from the Birmingham School of Art, and from these roots, developed a love for children's illustration. Matt works in mixed media, utilizing paint, pens, crayons, and digital methods. He's influenced by old movies, classic illustration, cartoons, and books. He lives with his wife Hayley and two cats.
ISBN-13: 9798887770253
Publisher: Nosy Crow
Publication date: 09/19/2023
Pages: 336
Age Range: 7 - 10 Years
- Poetry
- Humorous Stories
- Imagination & Play