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Wes Magee

    Wes Magee is a former teacher whose work is characterized by a playful and often humorous approach to poetry for both children and adults. His verses explore everyday life with a fresh perspective, often focusing on the power of words and imagery. Through his collections, he has earned recognition for his ability to engage young readers while also providing a literary experience for adult audiences. His influence extends beyond the printed page, marked by his frequent visits to schools and colleges, and appearances on television and radio.

    Don't Poke a Worm till it Wriggles
    Cambridge Contemporary Poets
    Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star
    The Puffin Book of Christmas Poems
    KS2 Comprehension Book 3
    The Worst Witch
    • Read & Respond provides teachers with everything they need to share 'The Worst Witch' with their class.

      The Worst Witch
    • Key Stage 2 Comprehension provides a unique collection of stimulating texts that appeal strongly to both boys and girls, together with questions that both build and stretch comprehension skills and widen vocabulary.

      KS2 Comprehension Book 3
    • An anthology of Christmas poems aimed at younger children which features traditional favourites, as well as contemporary and less well-known poems including some previously unpublished. Wes Magee has published other anthologies including "All the Day Through" and "Calendar of Poems".

      The Puffin Book of Christmas Poems
    • Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star

      Spaceship, Spaceship, Zooming High

      • 21 pages
      • 1 hour of reading

      VERSE & RHYMES. Favourite action rhymes simply retold with a new, alternative rhyme, written by renowned poets. Bright lively illustrations feature the accompanying action to each rhyme.Each book features fun puzzles to reinforce literacy and comprehension. Ages 5+.

      Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star
    • This is a delightful collection of poems for children, all about worms. It includes worm poems in various poetic forms, worm-related parodies of nursery rhymes, wormy proverbs, and lots more.

      Don't Poke a Worm till it Wriggles
    • Children's Writer's Exercise Book is the perfect journal for anyone interested in the art of good writing for children. It features profiles of 20 important fiction writers from the past century, plus numerous activities and exercises to help you develop a distinctive writing style. Covering the key elements of fiction writing, including character, setting dialogue, and tone, Children's Writer's Exercise Book presents techniques used by some of the most celebrated authors in modern times.

      The Children's Writer's Notebook
    • It's Grandma's birthday and Amanda sets off with her animal friends to find the perfect present - the pot of gold from the end of the rainbow. But lurking in the shadows is the wily fox, who has heard their plan and wants the pot of gold for himself.

      Amanda and the Pot of Gold