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Simon Mole is an acclaimed children's writer, performer and National Poetry Day ambassador. Former poet in residence for the National Literacy Trust, Simon works in schools and libraries across the country and overseas. The videos on his YouTube channel are used by hundreds of thousands of children and teachers across the world each year and have been featured on the BBC. He has published two collections of poetry for younger children: A First Book of Dinosaurs and A First Book of Bugs and three picture books, Kites, I Love My Bike (shortlisted for The Sunday Times Children's Sports Book of the Year) and I Love My Cat. Poetry Pizza is his first collection for older readers. Simon lives in Berkshire with his young family, and two extremely fluffy kittens. Tom McLaughlin studied illustration at Falmouth College of Arts, before working as the political cartoonist at the Western Morning News. His debut picture book was The Diabolical Mr Tiddles andThe Story Machine was longlisted for the Carnegie Medal for illustration. His best-known 'Accidental' series, includingThe Accidental Prime Minister, Secret AgentandBillionaire, have been nominated for multiple awards. Tom has recently published his first graphic novel, Alan, King of the Universe. Tom has five children and lives in Exeter in Devon.
""This is Mole’s first publication for key stage two (he has written for younger children) and the poems here are a mix of word games, jokes and stories."" * The Bookseller * ""Full of witty poems with word games and jokes alongside quiet and thoughtful ones too with fantastic illustrations by Tom McLaughlin."" * Jo Bowers * ""Tom McLaughlin’s illustrations bounce alongside the poems, making this a high-interest and accessible read for 7+ year olds. It’s a collection that invites reading aloud and performing and teachers will be scribbling notes in the margins for lesson ideas. Highly recommended."" * School Reading List * ""Funny, fantastical, and full of feeling – there’s a poem in here for everyone!"" * Achuka * ""A slim volume that contains a lot of laughs, and might kindle a love for words and wordplay. Great for the classroom."" * BookTrust * “A fabulous collection, bursting with poems to tempt the most determined metrophobe! Dedicated to anyone who has played with words, the book is an engaging mix of fun, humorous, thought-provoking and magical works."" * Through The Bookshelf * ""Mole is an excellent, engaging, and dynamic performer and I know that many of these poems will translate beautifully into being read aloud in classrooms. A book that crackles with energy and positivity."" -- Matt Goodfellow * BookTrust: Six Favourite Poetry Books *
