This collection features impactful poems crafted specifically for teenagers, showcasing the talent of CLiPPA-winning poet Matt Goodfellow. Aimed at readers aged 11 and up, the poems explore themes relevant to young adults, encouraging reflection and connection. Goodfellow's engaging style invites readers to navigate their emotions and experiences through verse.
The first novel, told in verse for middle-grade readers, by a leading children's poet, with atmospheric pictures by a Carnegie-shortlisted illustrator
Book Band: Dark Red (ideal for ages 10+) _______________ A standout new collection of contemporary poems from prize-winning poet Matt Goodfellow, author of Bright Bursts of Colour. Ideal for children aged 10+ Perfectly reflecting the thoughts, feelings and imaginings of young people, these beautifully crafted poems are poignant, playful, heartfelt and hopeful. From friendship, family and separation to school experiences and fitting in, this moving collection touches on the relatable aspects of growing up. It delicately balances emotion with light relief and humour, and is sure to captivate any young person aged 10 and above. _______________ 'Goodfellow has the knack for choosing all the right words' - The Guardian 'Matt Goodfellow is a poet whose works are ideal for children' - Express
The perfect poetry collection for 8 year olds.
Three gifted poets team up with a collection of poems dealing with worries and anxieties and find ways to develop empathy and mindfulness
An anthology of shape poems about people who shaped the world!
Shu Lin, a Chinese immigrant girl, finds it hard to gain acceptance in her new school, until her grandpa saves the day
A diverse and inclusive collection of original poems for younger children by a top performance poet
_______________ A brilliant, prize-winning collection of poems by Matt Goodfellow Winner of the 2020 North Somerset Teachers' Book Award for best children's poetry book _______________ What if cats had flavoured fur, or you swallowed the sun? What if you were a special kind of badger, or you found a map to the stars? And what if your home was split during the week: one half at Mum's, the other half at Dad's? Packed with brilliant poems that explore a whole range of themes from the downright silly to the sensitive, this collection will delight, enthuse and resonate with children and adults alike. _______________ 'Those who love poetry should snap up Matt Goodfellow's rich and vivid new collection' - The Guardian 'Matt Goodfellow is a fresh voice on the children's poetry scene' - Pie Corbett _______________ Book Band: Brown Ideal for ages 7+
A spellbinding collection of poems from Matt Goodfellow.