George Szirtes is a widely acclaimed Hungarian-born British poet. He has won a variety of prizes for his work, including the TS Eliot Prize for his Reel and the 2013 CLPE Prize for his children's collection: In the Land of the Giants. His translations from Hungarian poetry, fiction and drama have also won numerous awards. George Szirtes lives in Wymondham, Norfolk, and teaches at the University of East Anglia.
We already know that George Szirtes is an accomplished and established award-winning poet. This collection just confirms that he is still writing great stuff for children. Poetry Zone With comedy verse, and an affecting lullaby for stormy times...all crying out to be read aloud. Book Bag This super collection of poems really extends the imagination with its highly enjoyable range and variety. Leap with hares, call out to the sun, run with the wind, pull silly faces with monkeys, watch out for the bear in the bathroom and meet a burping princess! A fantastic new collection for younger children from a prize-winning poet. These poems are perfect for curious young minds, ready for adventures, and they are ideal for sharing and reading aloud. Parents in Touch A wonderful collection for younger children from the award-winning Hungarian-born English poet and translator George Szirtes, How To Be A Tiger marks a major event in the publishing year for poetry fans. Achuka