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100 Best Poems for Children

Roger McGough, Sheila Moxley, Roger McGough

100 Best Poems for Children

Subjects

  • Poetry - rhyme, rhythm and rap

Average rating

4 out 5

11 reviews

A collection of the very best poems for children, edited by Roger McGough A wonderful collection of contemporary and classic poems chosen by children from schools around the UK. Roger McGough made the final selection and wrote the introduction. Roger McGough was born in Liverpool and educated at the University of Hull. He came to prominence in the 1960s with the publication of THE MERSEY SOUND, and is one of today's most popular poets. He writes for children and adults and performs his poetry all over the world. He was honoured with an OBE in 1997, and won the Signal Poetry Award in 1998. Roger now lives in London. Sheila Moxley is gaining a powerful reputation for her multi-cultural illustration. She lives in London.

Reviews

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My favourite poem was “Fox in socks” because I liked the rhyme.

Lieutenant Chesney Pawprint 29.08.2022

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I like this book because l like poems and I read five poems. My favourite poem was the stars at night.

General Peaches Casserole 29.08.2022

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I have a task from my school teacher to read poems. this book is a good one, full of rhymes we had been reading at school. i will reread some poems many times and will write them in my book

Lady Beany Piano-key 27.07.2021

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I already read most of the poems and I am just 6 years old! Sadly I only knew 1 or 2 of the poems before. My favourite poem is ON THE NING NANG NONG on page 71. I recommend this book to everyone.

Lady Bernice Wheeliebin 28.12.2020

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So funny I nearly fell off my bed!

Detective Mistral Bouncy-castle 25.08.2020

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I love poetry and this book had my favourite poems in please mrs butler and the owl and the pussycat. I recomend this book for anyone who likes poetry.

Anonymous 05.08.2019

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This is one of my most favourite books ever, I can pick it up and put it down whenever I like, and always find a new favourite poem.

Anonymous 07.09.2017

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Because its really funny,My favorite on is homework oh homework I hate you stink they make them rhyme and funny at the same time. Its soooo funny that I fell of my chair!Miss Bethany Semu.

Anonymous 26.07.2017

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Different poems mixed and matched and some extracts from books too!

Anonymous 28.06.2017

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Loads of poems and interesting extracts from books for example macbeth

Anonymous 23.06.2017

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i dont like it but if you do read it

Anonymous 21.06.2017