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Juggling with Gerbils

Brian Patten Chris Riddell

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English
Puffin
17 May 2000
A great new collection of poetry, wide-ranging in both form and subject matter. Full of Brian Patten's wonderful wit and moments of beauty as in GERANIUMS IN THE SNOW- Like children snuggling down under a white duvet Slowly the red geraniums Vanish under the snow. Brilliantly complemented by Chris Riddell's illustrations.
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Illustrated by:   Chris Riddell
Imprint:   Puffin
Country of Publication:   United Kingdom
Dimensions:   Height: 198mm,  Width: 127mm,  Spine: 9mm
Weight:   95g
ISBN:   9780141304786
ISBN 10:   0141304782
Pages:   128
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Recommended Age:   From 8 to 99
Audience:   Children/juvenile ,  7-9 years ,  English as a second language
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active

Brian Patten was born in Liverpool. His poetry for adults has been translated into many languages, and his collections include Collected Love Poems, Armada, and, from Penguin, Selected Poems. His verse for children includes Gargling with Jelly, Juggling with Gerbils, and Thawing Frozen Frogs. Brian Patten is a popular performer of his work, and he has also written children's plays as well as editing The Puffin Book of Modern Children's Verse and The Puffin Book of Utterly Brilliant Poetry.

  • Short-listed for Blue Peter Book Award 2000
  • Shortlisted for Blue Peter Book Award 2000.

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