Roger Stevens Books

The first novel, told in verse for middle-grade readers, by a leading children's poet, with atmospheric pictures by a Carnegie-shortlisted illustrator

_______________ 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+

An anthology of shape poems about people who shaped the world!

Poet and anthologist Roger Stevens has put together a book of brand newpoems to make you squeam, squirm and laugh out loud. These poems aboutpants (and other things besides) are grouped under five themed chapters- poems to make you laugh, to drive you mad, to make you sick , toscare you, and thoughtful/serious or sad poems - and are in a widevariety of genres and styles, from haiku and limericks, to sonnets andsestinas. And with a title containing the magic 'p' word, how can kidsresist…?

A diverse and inclusive collection of original poems for younger children by a top performance poet

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.

Shu Lin, a Chinese immigrant girl, finds it hard to gain acceptance in her new school, until her grandpa saves the day

This funny poem collection is full of poems ranging from the gently amusing to the hilarious. It features well-known and popular poets such as Allan Ahlberg, Tony Mitton and Valerie Bloom, and is accompanied by Sarah Naylor's quirky black and white illustrations.

Three gifted poets team up with a collection of poems dealing with worries and anxieties and find ways to develop empathy and mindfulness