In this collection, ever popular fairy tales have been adapted and dramatized by Carol Ann Duffy, Tim Supple and the Young Vic Theatre Company.

A collection that brings together the poems Ted Hughes wrote throughout his life for children. They are arranged by volume, beginning with those younger readers and progressing to the more complex and sophisticated poems. The author brings to the collection drawings that capture the wit, gentleness and humanity of these poems.

This is a lovely anthology of poems for the whole Christmas season. There are traditional carols and songs, and modern poems about children's experiences of Christmas: food and families, presents and celebrations, and the snow and ice of winter. The collection is both reflective and joyful and includes contributions from Eleanor Farjeon, Roger McGough, Judith Nicholls, U.A. Fanthorpe and Gareth ..

A variety of poems by favourite poets, selected by Brian Moses, particularly suited to performance.

An anthology of classic poems from the English literary tradition, this illustrated work traces our journey through life with a blend of humour and playfulness, poignancy and nostalgia. It contains the works of some of the finest poets in the English language.

A collection of poems arranged in sections which include The Sea, Weather, People, Creatures, Time, Magic and Mystery, Travel, Seasons, Childhood and Night and Day.

A collection of poems based around the familiar themes of school and family, ranging from such topics as embarrassing and annoying parents, choosing a pet and running away from home, to reading around the class, facing the school inspector, and surviving a school trip.

A collection of poems about food by some of the best poets from around the world.

A collection of poems about school and friends.

Quentin Blake is one of the best loved of children's illustrators. This book selects and illustrates his favourite comic verse. His unique style of drawing brings a fresh perspective to each poem. It combines classic writers such as Lewis Carroll and Edward Lear with more contemporary talents such as Roger McGough, Margaret Mahy and Russell Hoban.

A collection of poems about school, which are full of typical classroom events such as the candid revelations in a pupil's newsbook, the problem of copycats, bickering, making up, swaps, picking teams and forming gangs.

Contains a collection of poems about dragons. This work has poems put together by John Foster and illustrations by Korky Paul.

Roger McGough and Brian Patten have selected the very best of their animal poems in order to help two loveable monsters from outer space who visit Earth in search of a pet and need a bit of guidance...Split into sections, the monsters are introduced to animals that fly, swim, crawl and purr by two of our greatest childrens poets.

Containing poems by 52 poets, one for every single week of the year, this book covers all the major themes and forms of poetry. As well as seven poems by each poet, there is a biography of each poet at the beginning of their week.

From a British-French author-illustrator 'dream team', Michael Rosen and Herve Tullet, comes an imaginative and hilarious book about the letters we love.

'Twinkle twinkle chocolate bar Your dad drives a rusty car Press the starter Pull the choke Off he goes in a cloud of smoke.' Anon Here is a collection of poems and rhymes for very young children. With themes ranging from pets, magic and weather to favourite foods, families and toys, there are poems for every occasion. And the mix of cautionary verse, nonsense rhymes, lullabies, lyrical poems ...

Presents an illustrated collection of poetry for children. This work is from the compilers of poetry books that include The Oxford Book of Story Poems , A Year Full of Poems , The Oxford Book of Christmas Poems , and Bright Star Shining .

Dr Seuss' famous Cat in the Hat explains to young readers all the different ways to stay healthy. It takes an off-beat look at nature and natural sciences through a fun combination of Seussian rhymes and zany illustrations.