Books
Poetry (Children’s/YA)
There were 9 books found.
Take Two!
By J. Patrick Lewis, Jane Yolen
Illustrated by Sophie Blackall
Hardback, AUS $29.99, NZ $32.99
Know some twins, or expecting to? This twinspired collection pairs poems and pictures in a lighthearted salute to the many twins among us.
The Bestest Ever Bear
Illustrated by Colin West
Paperback, AUS $16.99, NZ $18.99
A collection of poems featuring bears in aid of The Children's Trust.
The Blood-Hungry Spleen and Other Poems About Our Parts
By Allan Wolf
Illustrated by Greg Clarke
Paperback, AUS $16.99, NZ $19.99
"Makes a terrific and enriching addition to any life-science course and a charming gateway into deeper discussions of the body." — School Library Journal
The Day the Universe Exploded My Head
By Allan Wolf
Illustrated by Anna Raff
Hardback, AUS $24.99, NZ $27.99
Hang on tight for a raucous bounce through the solar system and back — propelled by funny, fanciful, factually sound poems and exuberant illustrations.
The Death of the Hat: A Brief History of Poetry in 50 Objects
By Paul B. Janeczko
Illustrated by Chris Raschka
Paperback, AUS $16.99, NZ $18.99
“Janeczko’s selections and Raschka’s characteristically airy illustrations let readers uncover layers of meaning, possibility, and emotion.” — Publishers Weekly (starred review)
The Death of the Hat: A Brief History of Poetry in 50 Objects
By Paul B. Janeczko
Illustrated by Chris Raschka
Hardback, AUS $24.99, NZ $27.99
A celebrated duo reunites for a look at poems through history inspired by objects—earthly and celestial—reflecting the time in which each poet lived.
The Dictionary of Dads
By Justin Coe
Illustrated by Steve Wells
Paperback, AUS $14.99, NZ $16.99
A brilliant and funny debut collection of poems about more than fifty different dads, with witty illustrations.
The Proper Way to Meet a Hedgehog and Other How-To Poems
By Paul B. Janeczko
Illustrated by Richard Jones
Hardback, AUS $24.99, NZ $27.99
A collection of “how-to” poems on all sorts of subjects and from all around the world, edited and illustrated by two major talents.
The Waggiest Tails
By Brian Moses, Roger Stevens
Illustrated by Ed Boxall
Paperback, AUS $12.99, NZ $14.99
Find rescue dogs, helping dogs, yappy dogs, happy dogs - and the dog with the waggiest tail in this funny and perceptive canine collection.