The Walrus and the Carpenter and Other Favourite Poems

By Various

A collection of favourite poems in aid of The Children's Trust.

A collection of favourite poems chosen by well-know celebrities to celebrate twenty-five years of The Children's Trust. Featuring poems by Spike Milligan, A.A. Milne, Edward Lear and many more. With a foreword by Carol Ann Duffy, the Poet Laureate, and tips for writing poetry from popular children's author, Colin West. The poems in this book are selected by: Michael Absalom, Quentin Blake, Andrew Castle, Carol Ann Duffy, Richard Hammond, Dani Harmer, Lorraine Kelly, McFly, Sienna Miller, Paul O'Grady, Elaine Paige, Vic Reeves, Rebecca Romero, Simon Shaw, Helen Skelton, Penny Smith, Nacy Sorrell, Lucy Speed, Phil Tufnell, Colin West, Jacqueline Wilson and Henry Winkler. Also features a poem by Francesca Major (aged 10), winner of The Children's Trust Poetry Competition.

Categories: Rhymes and Poems

For readers aged: 5+

  • Publication details:
  • Format: Paperback
  • ISBN: 9781406326505
  • Published: 02 Nov 2009
  • Price: £4.99
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  • Size: 198 x 129 mm
  • Pages: 64

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'A delightful poetry book…full of fun' Warwickshire Telegraph

'Nicely varied collection of poems' Angels & Urchins Magazine

'Delightful…a wonderful stocking filler' The Tribune

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